Convener

*Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP)

Deputy convener

*Donald Cameron (Highlands and Islands) (Con)

Committee members

*Dr Alasdair Allan (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP)

*Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab)

*Maurice Golden (North East Scotland) (Con)

*Jenni Minto (Argyll and Bute) (SNP)

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

The following also participated:

Angus Robertson (Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture)

Bettina Sizeland (Scottish Government)

Scott Wightman (Scottish Government)

Clerk to the committee

James Johnston