Scottish National Party
MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw (Constituency) 2016 - present day
Former MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 2011 - 2016
Website: clareadamsonmsp.scot
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17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021
Member
19 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Convener
19 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
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06 September 2018 - 19 September 2018
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07 September 2016 - 06 September 2018
Substitute Member
23 November 2017 - 06 September 2018
Convener
23 November 2017 - 06 September 2018
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16 November 2017 - 23 November 2017
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16 June 2016 - 16 November 2017
Convener
16 June 2016 - 16 November 2017
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08 June 2016 - 16 June 2016
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09 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
Scottish Government
02 December 2014 - 23 March 2016
Deputy Convener
05 November 2015 - 23 March 2016
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27 November 2014 - 05 November 2015
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27 November 2014 - 02 December 2014
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01 June 2011 - 27 November 2014
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23 February 2012 - 27 November 2014
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24 June 2011 - 21 November 2014
Scottish Government
01 June 2011 - 23 February 2012
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These are the official transcripts of what was said by this MSP in the chamber and at committee meetings. You'll find the topic discussed and how many times this MSP has contributed to the discussion.
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 12 December 2024
The Convener (Clare Adamson): "Good morning, and welcome to the 28th meeting in 2024 of the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee. We have received apologies—sorry, that is not relevant any more, as Keith Brown has joined us…
Chamber meeting date: 5 December 2024
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "Scotland’s cultural sector is the beating heart of our country, with considerable cross-policy impact, including in health and wellbeing…
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 5 December 2024
The Convener (Clare Adamson): "Good morning and a warm welcome to the 27th meeting of the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee in 2024. We have received apologies from Keith Brown MSP and his substitute is Jackie Dunbar MSP. Welcome back, Ms Dunbar…
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 5 December 2024
The Convener: "Our second agenda item is to continue to take evidence on the second phase of our inquiry in relation to the review of the European Union-United Kingdom Trade and Co-operation Agreement, focusing on trade in services…
Chamber meeting date: 4 December 2024
3. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what impact it anticipates that the UK Government’s decision to raise employer national insurance contributions will have on organisations in the culture sector that are in receipt of Scottish Government funding…
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Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 16, 2024
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Natalie Don-Innes
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Result 96 for, 0 against, 21 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 16, 2024
Supported by: John Swinney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Result 111 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Result 73 for, 28 against, 21 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 9, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Result 94 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Result 73 for, 49 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Find out what motions Clare Adamson has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what support is available from the Office of the Public Guardian for people accessing the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service."
Taken in the Chamber on 8 January 2025
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will report on the outcome of the recent Summit of the British-Irish Council, held in Edinburgh."
Answered by John Swinney on 12 December 2024
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking, including in discussion with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, to promote electrical safety over the Christmas period."
Taken in the Chamber on 19 December 2024
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 27 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what impact it anticipates that the UK Government's decision to raise employer national insurance contributions will have on organisations in the culture sector that are in receipt of Scottish Government funding."
Taken in the Chamber on 4 December 2024
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 20 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work of its Food Security Unit."
Taken in the Chamber on 27 November 2024
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 October 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve waiting times for endoscopy appointments."
Answered by Neil Gray on 5 November 2024
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 October 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is improving outcomes for people affected by breast cancer."
Taken in the Chamber on 6 November 2024
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 23 October 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting entrepreneurship in the games sector."
Taken in the Chamber on 30 October 2024
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 7 October 2024
"To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is, regarding any potential impact on its Fair Work agenda and the nighttime economy in Scotland, to the new UK legal framework that has come into force requiring employers to pass all tips, gratuities and service charges on to workers."
Taken in the Chamber on 10 October 2024
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what assessment it has made of the impact of Brexit on Scotland's food and drink sector."
Taken in the Chamber on 2 October 2024
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