Welfare Reform Committee

Convener

*Hugh Henry (Renfrewshire South) (Lab)

Deputy convener

*Clare Adamson (Central Scotland) (SNP)

Committee members

Neil Findlay (Lothian) (Lab)

John Lamont (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con)

*Joan McAlpine (South Scotland) (SNP)

*Christina McKelvie (Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse) (SNP)

*Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP)

Committee substitutes

Neil Bibby (West Scotland) (Lab)

Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP)

Alex Johnstone (North East Scotland) (Con)

The following also participated:

Margaret Burgess (Minister for Housing and Welfare)

Niki Maclean (Scottish Public Services Ombudsman)

Paul McFadden (Scottish Public Services Ombudsman)

Alex Johnstone (North East Scotland) (Con) (Committee Substitute)

Clerk to the committee

Simon Watkins