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
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
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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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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.
[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]
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 4 July 2024]
I am a member of the Scottish National Party Trade Union Group.
In 2010 I received a donation for my Westminster Campaign for the seat of Lanark and Hamilton East from the Fire Brigades Union.
I am a member of the British Computer Society.
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.
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]
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 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.
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: 30 October 2025
5. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any outcomes and key actions agreed at the recent wildfire summit that will contribute to Scotland’s climate adaptation and resilience strategies. (S6O-05086)"
Chamber meeting date: 30 October 2025
5. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any outcomes and key actions agreed at the recent wildfire summit that will contribute to Scotland’s climate adaptation and resilience strategies. (S6O-05086)"
Chamber meeting date: 29 October 2025
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "To what extent will the proposed overhead line project support Scotland’s net zero journey and the future of our energy security in clean, renewable power?"
Chamber meeting date: 29 October 2025
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "I thank the cabinet secretary for his statement and for recognising the concerns of maternity services, families and staff across the country…
Chamber meeting date: 28 October 2025
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "As convener of the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee, I often hear about how Scotland works collaboratively with international partners, the lessons that Scotland gains from those partnerships and the ways in which those relationships are mutually beneficial. I highlight a project that involved mapping wells in Malawi.…
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Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 30, 2025
Result 70 for, 31 against, 11 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Result 21 for, 91 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Result 43 for, 70 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Result 85 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Result 24 for, 89 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
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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: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:22 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any outcomes and key actions agreed at the recent Wildfire Summit that will contribute to Scotland’s climate adaptation and resilience strategies."
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:6 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 October 2025
"To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of any implications for its work to mitigate the two-child benefit cap of the UK Government's reported proposals to replace the cap with a tapered system."
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:8 August 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 25 August 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what devolved powers could be used to limit youth access to all nicotine products, including nicotine pouches, for example through restrictions on advertising, public awareness campaigns, or voluntary agreements with retailers, in light of reported concerns that these products, which can contain high levels of…
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:3 July 2025
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 29 July 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its work on a tenure-neutral housing standard, and whether a public consultation on this issue will take place in 2025."
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:24 June 2025
Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 25 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update regarding Scottish Enterprise’s review of its human rights due diligence checks."
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:19 June 2025
Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 20 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will report on the outcome of the recent Summit of the British-Irish Council, held in Northern Ireland."
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:18 June 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with North Lanarkshire Council on addressing antisocial behaviour involving the use of off-road vehicles in Motherwell and Wishaw."
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:27 May 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 May 2025
"To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on the Scottish Government’s latest engagement with the UK Government regarding its plans for the winter fuel payment and any implications for the Scottish Government’s work to deliver a universal Pension Age Winter Heating Payment in Scotland."
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:21 May 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 28 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how its policies support people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder."
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:14 May 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact on Scotland’s economic growth of the UK Government white paper on immigration."
See all of Clare Adamson's questions submitted in Parliament