Convener

*Edward Mountain (Highlands and Islands) (Con)

Deputy convener

*Michael Matheson (Falkirk West) (SNP)

Committee members

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

*Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab)

*Douglas Lumsden (North East Scotland) (Con)

*Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green)

*Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP)

The following also participated:

Rhoda Grant (Highlands and Islands) (Lab)

Laura Hamlet (Coigach Community Development Company)

Andrew Howard (Moray Estates)

Tim Kirkwood (Wildland)

Megan MacInnes (Applecross Community Company)

Dannie Onn (Colonsay Community Development Company)

Dennis Overton (Ardtornish Estate Company)

Clerk to the committee

Peter McGrath