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
Email: [email protected]
Website: clareadamsonmsp.scot
Twitter: @ClareAdamsonSNP
Facebook: Clare's facebook
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6377
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 13 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
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Culture and Communities
Member
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 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
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
07 September 2016 - 06 September 2018
Education and Skills Committee
Substitute Member
23 November 2017 - 06 September 2018
Social Security Committee
Convener
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.
Here is the register for Clare Adamson. The date of their initial statement was 17 May 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
No registrable interests
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
I am married to John Adamson who is a retired Teacher and a former NASUWT Union Representative.
I am a member of the British Computer Society.
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]
I am Vice-Chair of Scottish Schools Education Research Centre (SSERC).
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.
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.
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.
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 National Union of Journalists.
I am a member of the Scottish National Party Trade Union Group.
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: 1 June 2023
Women and Girls in STEM
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "I congratulate Audrey Nicoll on securing this debate on increasing the participation of women and girls in science, technology, engineering and maths. It will be no surprise to members that the topic is close to my heart…
Chamber meeting date: 1 June 2023
Artificial Intelligence
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "It always indicates that I will be in my element in the chamber when a debate brings to mind my scientific hero Richard Feynman, who won a Nobel prize for his work on quantum mechanics…
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 1 June 2023
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill
The Convener: "Our third agenda item is an evidence session on the supplementary legislative consent memorandum on the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill…
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 1 June 2023
Decision on Taking Business in Private
The Convener (Clare Adamson): "Good morning, and a warm welcome to the 18th meeting in 2023 of the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee. Item 1 is a decision on taking business in private. Are members content to take item 4 in private…
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 1 June 2023
National Outcomes
The Convener: "Under item 2, the committee will begin to take evidence as part of our inquiry into the Scottish Government’s national outcomes and indicators relating to international policy…
Votes
How Clare Adamson has voted in Parliament
Find out how Clare Adamson has voted recently.
Let's Talk Education – The National Discussion
Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Result 29 for, 90 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Hospital at Home Programme in Scotland
Submitted by: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Supported by: Jenni Minto, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Result 114 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Hospital at Home Programme in Scotland
Submitted by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Thursday, May 25, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Result 17 for, 94 against, 3 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Hospital at Home Programme in Scotland
Submitted by: Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Thursday, May 25, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Result 47 for, 65 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Ending Violence in Scottish Schools
Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Natalie Don
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Result 93 for, 18 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Clare Adamson in Parliament
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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: 17 May 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how it can support the Sudanese community living in Scotland, in light of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan."
Taken in the Chamber on 25 May 2023
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 10 May 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to promote modern apprenticeships to constituents in Motherwell and Wishaw."
Taken in the Chamber on 18 May 2023
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 3 May 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to promote free bus travel through the National Entitlement Card scheme, particularly amongst people with a qualifying social security entitlement."
Taken in the Chamber on 11 May 2023
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 23 March 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its work to review the national events strategy, "Scotland, The Perfect Stage"."
Answered by Neil Gray on 24 March 2023
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 22 March 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how its cross-government coordination of Covid Recovery policies is addressing the needs of those affected by long Covid."
Taken in the Chamber on 29 March 2023
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 March 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what its initial assessment is of the potential impact of the Windsor Framework on Scotland's economy."
Taken in the Chamber on 23 March 2023
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 March 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what its initial assessment is of the potential impact of the Windsor Framework on the food and drink supply chain in Scotland."
Taken in the Chamber on 15 March 2023
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 22 February 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any engagement it has had with the UK Government regarding the potential impact on Scotland of the ongoing negotiations over the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill."
Taken in the Chamber on 1 March 2023
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 2 February 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to promote uptake of the Education Maintenance Allowance programme."
Taken in the Chamber on 9 February 2023
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 February 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on work to develop a strategy to support the culture sector’s international connections and ambitions."
Answered by Angus Robertson on 2 February 2023
See all of Clare Adamson's questions submitted in Parliament