Scotland Bill Committee
The Scotland Bill Committee was set up to scrutinise the passage of the Scotland Bill going through the Westminster Parliament.
| Name | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Linda Fabiani (Convener) | Scottish National Party | |
| James Kelly (Deputy Convener) | Scottish Labour Party | |
| Richard Baker | Scottish Labour Party | |
| Nigel Don | Scottish National Party | |
| Adam Ingram | Scottish National Party | |
| Alison Johnstone | Scottish Green Party | |
| John Mason | Scottish National Party | |
| Stewart Maxwell | Scottish National Party | |
| Joan McAlpine | Scottish National Party | |
| David McLetchie | Scottish Conservative Party | |
| Willie Rennie | Scottish Liberal Democrats | |
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