Convener

*Martin Whitfield (South Scotland) (Lab)

Deputy convener

*Ivan McKee (Glasgow Provan) (SNP)

Committee members

Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con)

*Evelyn Tweed (Stirling) (SNP)

Annie Wells (Glasgow) (Con)

The following also participated:

Karen Adam (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP)

Professor Sarah Childs (University of Edinburgh)

Susan Duffy (Scottish Parliament)

Professor Meryl Kenny (University of Edinburgh)

Edward Mountain (Highlands and Islands) (Con) (Committee Substitute)

Clerk to the committee

Catherine Fergusson