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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Chamber meeting date: 20 February 2025
4. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to the recent labour market outlook survey by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development on United Kingdom business confidence. (S6F-03823)"
Chamber meeting date: 19 February 2025
6. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting front-line staff at University hospital Wishaw. (S6O-04327)"
Chamber meeting date: 18 February 2025
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. Could you advise the members who are yet to speak in the debate that the timings were given as four minutes? We have had a number of speakers cut short already."
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 6 February 2025
The Convener (Clare Adamson): "Good morning, and a warm welcome to the fifth meeting in 2025 of the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee. We have received apologies from Patrick Harvie, and we welcome Gillian Mackay as his substitute…
Chamber meeting date: 5 February 2025
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My app did not connect. I would have voted no."
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Submitted by: Alasdair Allan, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 20, 2025
Result 84 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 20, 2025
Result 16 for, 97 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 20, 2025
Result 70 for, 42 against, 1 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 20, 2025
Result 28 for, 69 against, 14 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 20, 2025
Result 86 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
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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: 19 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting pupils with additional support needs in the Motherwell and Wishaw constituency."
Taken in the Chamber on 27 February 2025
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 February 2025
"To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to the recent Labour Market Outlook survey by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development on UK business confidence."
Taken in the Chamber on 20 February 2025
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 12 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting frontline staff at University Hospital Wishaw."
Taken in the Chamber on 19 February 2025
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 16 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of IBD UK’s report, Crohn’s and Colitis Care in Scotland: A Vision for Change, which highlighted that three in 10 people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) waited over a year after developing symptoms to visit their GP, what assessment it has made of the need for a new high-profile public…
Answered by Jenni Minto on 24 January 2025
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its calls for tailored migration routes to be introduced within the current UK immigration system, to support Scotland’s economy, communities and public services."
Answered by Kaukab Stewart on 22 January 2025
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting people in Motherwell and Wishaw in accessing social security entitlements."
Taken in the Chamber on 23 January 2025
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address colonoscopy waiting times to improve early diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), in light of Public Health Scotland data from September 2024 showing the highest proportion of patients waiting a year or more for a colonoscopy since January 2023."
Answered by Neil Gray on 14 January 2025
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
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