Convener

*Richard Leonard (Central Scotland) (Lab)

Deputy convener

*Jamie Greene (West Scotland) (LD)

Committee members

*Colin Beattie (Midlothian North and Musselburgh) (SNP)

*Stuart McMillan (Greenock and Inverclyde) (SNP)

*Graham Simpson (Central Scotland) (Con)

The following also participated:

Joanna Anderson (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities)

Laura Caven (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities)

Clair Henderson (Scottish Government)

Suzanne McLeod (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities)

Neil Rennick (Scottish Government)

Stella Smith (Scottish Government)

Clerk to the committee

Katrina Venters