Convener

*Johann Lamont (Glasgow) (Lab)

Deputy convener

*Angus MacDonald (Falkirk East) (SNP)

Committee members

*Michelle Ballantyne (South Scotland) (Con)

*Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP)

*Brian Whittle (South Scotland) (Con)

Committee substitutes

Maurice Corry (West Scotland) (Con)

Graeme Dey (Angus South) (SNP)

Mary Fee (West Scotland) (Lab)

The following also participated:

Commander Billy Adams (Royal Navy)

Gordon Askew MBE (International Foundation for Effective Reading Instruction)

Brigadier Paul Buttery (Ministry of Defence)

Wing Commander Ian Garnett (Royal Air Force)

Anne Glennie

Dr Sarah McGeown (University of Edinburgh)

Edward Mountain (Highlands and Islands) (Con)

Major Deborah Scott (Army)

Clerk to the committee

Catherine Fergusson