Scottish National Party
MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast (Constituency) 2021 - present day
The Scottish Parliament
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06 March 2024 - 18 September 2024
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17 June 2021 - 20 February 2024
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01 February 2023 - 14 February 2024
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17 June 2021 - 01 February 2023
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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: 10 December 2024
Karen Adam (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP): "I ask for members’ patience as I talk with this raspy voice today. It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to speak in the chamber on human rights day…
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee meeting date: 10 December 2024
The Convener (Karen Adam): "Good morning and welcome to the 28th meeting of 2024, in session 6, of the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee. There are no apologies…
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee meeting date: 10 December 2024
The Convener: "Our second agenda item is to take evidence on the delay in implementation of all or some of the provisions of the following three acts: the Female Genital Mutilation (Protection and Guidance) (Scotland) Act 2020; the Children (Scotland) Act 2020; and the Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Act 2021. I welcome to the meeting Jamie Hepburn,…
Chamber meeting date: 5 December 2024
Karen Adam (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP): "I am honoured to speak today on an issue that means a great deal to me and to Scotland…
Chamber meeting date: 28 November 2024
Karen Adam (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP): "This week marks the beginning of the global 16 days of activism campaign to tackle and prevent violence against women and girls, which is key to creating a society where women and girls can live safely…
Find out how Karen Adam has voted recently.
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 voted for
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 voted for
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 Karen Adam has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Adam, Karen, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reported calls from constituents to save local government services, in light of reports that some services across Banffshire and Buchan Coast are under threat of closure."
Taken in the Chamber on 9 January 2025
Asked by: Adam, Karen, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 20 November 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what support is available this winter to people on low incomes, particularly as temperatures drop and in light of the reported predicted increase in energy prices."
Taken in the Chamber on 28 November 2024
Asked by: Adam, Karen, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 4 November 2024
"To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government is doing to ensure that young people are equipped with the skills to recognise online misinformation and disinformation."
Taken in the Chamber on 7 November 2024
Asked by: Adam, Karen, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to support neurodivergent people, in light of reports of people waiting years for diagnosis, and subsequent access to support and treatment, which is seriously impacting their lives."
Taken in the Chamber on 2 October 2024
Asked by: Adam, Karen, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it has taken to build partnerships and effective working relationships between NHS teams and providers of BSL language and support services to children and young people, as set out in action 10 of the British Sign Language National Plan 2023-2029, since the publication of the plan in November 2023."
Answered by Kate Forbes on 20 September 2024
Asked by: Adam, Karen, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it has taken to improve (a) access to BSL for children and young people and (b) teaching of BSL in schools, as set out in action 19 of the British Sign Language National Plan 2023-2029, since the publication of the plan in November 2023."
Answered by Kate Forbes on 20 September 2024
Asked by: Adam, Karen, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how many meetings of the British Sign Language National Plan 2023-2029 Implementation Advisory Group have taken place since the publication of the plan in November 2023."
Answered by Kate Forbes on 20 September 2024
Asked by: Adam, Karen, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how many of the authorities listed in the schedule of the British Sign Language (Scotland) Act 2015 had published their own BSL local plans by May 2024, in line with the requirement in section 3 of the Act."
Answered by Kate Forbes on 20 September 2024
Asked by: Adam, Karen, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 4 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any impact on the administration of Scottish social security benefits, what information it holds on the percentage of pensioners in Scotland who have not claimed pension credit for which they are eligible."
Taken in the Chamber on 12 September 2024
Asked by: Adam, Karen, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 5 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the implications of the reported decision by Aberdeenshire Integration Joint Board to close minor injuries units overnight in Peterhead and Fraserburgh without prior consultation, which has raised significant concerns among constituents."
Answered by Neil Gray on 13 June 2024