Clare Adamson
Scottish National Party
MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw (Constituency) 2016 - present day
Former MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 2011 - 2016
About Clare Adamson
Contact details
Contact online
Website: clareadamsonmsp.scot
X (previously known as Twitter): @ClareAdamsonSNP
Facebook: Clare's facebook
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6376
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
Suite G2
The Dalziel Building
7 Scott Street
Motherwell
ML1 1PN
Phone: 01698 337540
Text relay calls welcome.
Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.
Committees
Clare is a member of 1 committee
Cross-party groups
Clare is a member of 16 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Accident Prevention and Safety Awareness
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Chronic Pain
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Colleges and Universities
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Creative Economy
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Culture and Communities
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Europe
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Germany
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Industrial Communities
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on MS
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Music
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Recreational Boating and Marine Tourism
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Science and Technology
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Skills
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Sport
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Ukraine
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Clare has 1 parliamentary and government role
Conveners Group
Member
Party Roles
Clare does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Clare has had 18 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021
Constitution Europe External Affairs and Culture Committee
Member
19 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Education and Skills Committee
Convener
19 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
conveners group
Member
06 September 2018 - 19 September 2018
Education and Skills Committee
Member
23 November 2017 - 06 September 2018
Social Security Committee
Convener
07 September 2016 - 06 September 2018
Education and Skills Committee
Substitute Member
23 November 2017 - 06 September 2018
conveners group
Member
16 November 2017 - 23 November 2017
Social Security Committee
Member
16 June 2016 - 16 November 2017
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Convener
16 June 2016 - 16 November 2017
conveners group
Member
08 June 2016 - 16 June 2016
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
02 December 2014 - 23 March 2016
Welfare Reform Committee
Deputy Convener
05 November 2015 - 23 March 2016
Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee
Member
27 November 2014 - 05 November 2015
Local Government and Regeneration Committee
Member
27 November 2014 - 02 December 2014
Welfare Reform Committee
Member
01 June 2011 - 27 November 2014
Education and Culture Committee
Member
23 February 2012 - 27 November 2014
European and External Relations Committee
Member
01 June 2011 - 23 February 2012
Equal Opportunities Committee
Member
Register of interests
Clare's register of interests
MSPs must provide details of their financial interests in the Register of Interests. They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. This is then updated with any changes they provide.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Clare Adamson has said in Parliament
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: 24 April 2024
International Culture Strategy (Touring Artists)
6. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government how Scotland’s international culture strategy will support the aspirations of touring artists. (S6O-03329)"
Chamber meeting date: 16 April 2024
Scotland’s International Culture Strategy
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting Scottish Opera’s production studios in Glasgow…
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 28 March 2024
Decision on Taking Business in Private
The Convener: "Our next agenda item is a decision on taking business in private. Do members agree to take item 3 in private? Members indicated agreement."
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 28 March 2024
Interests
The Convener (Clare Adamson): "Good morning and a warm welcome to the ninth meeting in 2024 of the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee. We have received apologies from Meghan Gallacher and Keith Brown. Kevin Stewart is substituting for Keith Brown…
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 28 March 2024
Review of the EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement
The Convener: "Our next agenda item is to continue to take evidence as part of the committee’s inquiry into the review of the trade and co-operation agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom…
Votes
How Clare Adamson has voted in Parliament
Find out how Clare Adamson has voted recently.
Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Natalie Don, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Supported by: Angela Constance, Graeme Dey, Jenny Gilruth
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, April 25, 2024
Result 71 for, 49 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Result 44 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Result 44 for, 67 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Result 64 for, 46 against, 0 abstained, 19 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Result 47 for, 62 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Clare Adamson in Parliament
Find out what motions Clare Adamson has submitted recently.
Questions
Questions Clare Adamson has asked
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: 24 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to encourage constituents in Motherwell and Wishaw to use public transport."
Taken in the Chamber on 2 May 2024
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how Scotland's International Culture Strategy will support the aspirations of touring artists."
Taken in the Chamber on 24 April 2024
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 27 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its International Culture Strategy."
Answered by Angus Robertson on 28 March 2024
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government when the next paper in the Building a New Scotland series will be published."
Answered by Jamie Hepburn on 31 January 2024
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what social security support is available to people in the Motherwell and Wishaw constituency who are experiencing poverty, including fuel poverty."
Taken in the Chamber on 25 January 2024
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 10 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the recommendations outlined in the final report of the Economy 2030 Inquiry, Ending Stagnation: A New Economic Strategy for Britain, as they relate to public finances in Scotland, including those relating to taxes and local government investment."
Taken in the Chamber on 17 January 2024
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 4 December 2023
"To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to ensure that its recent Crohn’s and colitis awareness campaign is reaching deprived and marginalised communities, in light of Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week this week."
Taken in the Chamber on 7 December 2023
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 29 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what support is available for people in contact with the justice system who may be dealing with vulnerabilities such as mental health issues, problematic substance use or homelessness."
Taken in the Chamber on 6 December 2023
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is ensuring that local government finance support schemes are operating effectively."
Taken in the Chamber on 22 November 2023
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 October 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government when the Registrar General for Scotland will publish the annual report for 2022."
Answered by Angus Robertson on 31 October 2023
See all of Clare Adamson's questions submitted in Parliament