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:

Lorna Kettles (Scottish Women's Convention)

Dr Angela O’Hagan (Scottish Women’s Budget Group)

Emma Ritch (Engender)

Dr Marsha Scott (Scottish Women’s Aid)

Samantha Smethers (Fawcett Society)

Clerk to the committee

Simon Watkins