Convener

*Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP)

Deputy convener

*Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab)

Committee members

*Ross Greer (West Scotland) (Green)

*Jamie Halcro Johnston (Highlands and Islands) (Con)

*John Mason (Glasgow Shettleston) (SNP)

*Liz Smith (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con)

*Michelle Thomson (Falkirk East) (SNP)

The following also participated:

Dr Ian Elliott (University of Glasgow)

Lesley Fraser (Scottish Government)

Gregor Irwin (Scottish Government)

John-Paul Marks (Scottish Government)

Jackie McAllister (Scottish Government)

Professor Alan Page (University of Dundee)

Lynda Towers (Law Society of Scotland)

Clerk to the committee

Joanne McNaughton