Local Government and Communities Committee

Convener

*Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP)

Deputy convener

*Elaine Smith (Central Scotland) (Lab)

Committee members

*Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP)

*Jenny Gilruth (Mid Fife and Glenrothes) (SNP)

*Graham Simpson (Central Scotland) (Con)

*Alexander Stewart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con)

*Andy Wightman (Lothian) (Green)

Committee substitutes

Patrick Harvie (Glasgow) (Green)

Tom Mason (North East Scotland) (Con)

Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab)

David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP)

The following also participated:

Vicki Bibby (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities)

Keith Brown (Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work)

Paul Dowie (Improvement Service)

Oonagh Gil (Scottish Government)

Councillor Gail Macgregor (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities)

Neil MacLennan (Scotland Office)

Lord Duncan of Springbank (United Kingdom Government)

Morag Watt (Scottish Government)

Clerk to the committee

Jane Williams