Scottish National Party
MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw (Constituency) 2016 - present day
Former MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 2011 - 2016
Email: [email protected]
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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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.
Here is the register for Clare Adamson. The date of their initial statement was 17 May 2021.
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In 2010 I received a donation for my Westminster Campaign for the seat of Lanark and Hamilton East from the Fire Brigades Union.
On 9 March 2019 I was invited by the charity School of Hard Knocks to attend the Scottish Six Nations at Murrayfield with hospitality provided by Heineken UK Ltd at The Caledonian Brewery, 42 Slateford Road, Edinburgh, EH11 1PH. I attended with my husband and value of the hospitality for two was £400. I do not consider that this gift meets the prejudice test.
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 4 July 2024]
I am a member of the British Computer Society.
I am a member of the Scottish National Party Trade Union Group.
On 12 September 2023 I attended Hampden Park Stadium for the Scotland vs England friendly match as a guest of Channel 4 Television Corporation (a broadcasting company of 124 Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 2TX). The ticket and associated hospitality amounted to a total of £478. [Registered 19 September 2023]
From 7 October to 13 October 2012 I was part of a cross party delegation of MSPs who visited the Republic of China (Taiwan) at the invitation of the Director General, Taipei Representative Office (Edinburgh Office) in the UK, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China Department (of 1 Melville Street Edinburgh, EH3 7PE). The delegation held meetings with a number of government departments, schools, trade and cultural organisations including the Taipei City authority, Ministry of Justice, Directorate of European Affairs, The Straits Exchange Foundation, Hinchu Science Park, Mayor of Tainan, Tainan Municipal Jhongsiao Junior High School, Changhua Christian Hospital, Tzu Chi Foundation, British Council, Taiwan Women’s Centre, Green Energy and Environment research Laboratories, Industrial Technology Research Institute and Taiwan Handicraft Centre. The cost of the visit was £2,200 for return flights, £660 for hotel accommodation, £350 for meals and £70 for transport. All costs (which totalled £3,280) were met by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan). I also received gifts valued at less than £250 which included a ceramic bowl, a glass drinking mug, Hakka traditional bag, hand mirror, commemorative bookmarks, Taiwan tea, a pair of commemorative whisky glasses, a pair of ceramic Chinese lion figures and a pair of drinking glasses. I do not consider that this visit would meet the prejudice test.
On 19 and 20 January 2014 I visited CERN in Geneva as a member of the Cross-Party Group on Science and Technology at the invitation of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The purpose of the visit was to engage interested members of devolved assemblies and Parliaments of the UK in the work of CERN in order to inform and drive public understanding and participation in particle physics. Travel and accommodation costs were met by a bursary of £350 from the STFC (a research council of Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1SZ) which was administered by the Royal Society of Edinburgh. I do not consider that this visit would meet the prejudice test.
On 3 and 4 September 2015 I attended a Global Irish Parliamentarians Forum in Dublin. The purpose of the visit was to bring together parliamentarians from around the world who share an affinity with Ireland. Local transport, accommodation and food costs of £262 were met by the Irish Government. Transport costs to and from Dublin were met by myself. I do not consider that this visit would meet the prejudice test.
I am a member of the National Union of Journalists.
On 11 February 2023 I was the guest of the BT Group at the Scotland v Wales Six Nations at BT Murrayfield, Edinburgh. The value of this hospitality was £250. [Registered 16 February 2023]
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 10 July 2024]
I am an Honorary Fellow of the Scottish Schools Education Research Centre (SSERC). [Registered 28 November 2024]
I am a Patron of Recovery Scotland. [Registered 28 November 2024]
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: 7 May 2025
2. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what support is currently available for those experiencing long waiting times for an ADHD assessment. (S6O-04617)"
Chamber meeting date: 1 May 2025
5. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to parents, carers and pupils to help with stress during the exam season. (S6O-04596)"
Chamber meeting date: 1 May 2025
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "I, too, thank Emma Harper for bringing the debate to the chamber, and for her continued dedication to everything about lung health. The subject is timely…
Chamber meeting date: 1 May 2025
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "Today’s debate brings to mind a recurring problem that we have in Scotland—one that I have seen across a number of areas, particularly in science. We do not talk up the incredible scientific developments that are taking place here enough…
Chamber meeting date: 30 April 2025
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "The birth of a new baby is one of the most exciting times in a family. There is nothing more precious than the birth of a baby, and for parents and families, concerns for safety around that time are huge…
Find out how Clare Adamson has voted recently.
Submitted by: Jamie Greene, West Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Result 30 for, 84 against, 1 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Kate Forbes, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Friday, May 2, 2025
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Richard Lochhead, Paul McLennan, Shirley-Anne Somerville, Kaukab Stewart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Result 59 for, 55 against, 1 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Result 28 for, 88 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Paul O'Kane, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Result 48 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Lorna Slater, Lothian, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Result 7 for, 108 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
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: 30 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what support is currently available for those experiencing long waiting times for an ADHD assessment."
Taken in the Chamber on 7 May 2025
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 23 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to parents, carers and pupils to help with stress during the exam season."
Taken in the Chamber on 1 May 2025
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what regulations are in place for (a) developers, (b) landlords, (c) agents and (d) contractors working in alternative, non-traditional, housing to ensure quality, and parity with approved installer registration schemes regarding fire and electrical safety, broken down by property type,"
Answered by Paul McLennan on 22 April 2025
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what fire and electrical safety requirements there are for alternative, non-traditional, housing, broken down by property type,"
Answered by Paul McLennan on 22 April 2025
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to ensure that people living in alternative, non-traditional, housing, broken down by property type, have parity with those in traditional housing with regard tofire and electrical safety standards."
Answered by Paul McLennan on 22 April 2025
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it provides regarding fire and electrical safety to owners of alternative, non-traditional, housing, broken down by property type,"
Answered by Paul McLennan on 22 April 2025
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how the Scottish Budget 2025-26 will improve local services in Motherwell and Wishaw."
Taken in the Chamber on 26 March 2025
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 12 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that local authorities provide co-ordinated support plans for pupils who need extra support."
Taken in the Chamber on 20 March 2025
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 5 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting people to access gynaecological health services."
Taken in the Chamber on 12 March 2025
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
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