MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw (Constituency)
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Suite G2
The Dalziel Building
7 Scott Street
Motherwell
ML1 1PN
Phone: 01698 337540
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Scottish National Party
MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw (Constituency)
05 May 2016 to present
Scottish National Party
Former MSP for Central Scotland (Region)
05 May 2011 to 23 Mar 2016
Scottish Parliament
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
23 June 2021 to 08 April 2026
Convener
20 November 2024 to 08 April 2026
Substitute Member
23 June 2021 to 08 April 2026
Member
17 June 2021 to 23 June 2021
Member
19 September 2018 to 04 May 2021
Convener
19 September 2018 to 04 May 2021
Member
06 September 2018 to 19 September 2018
Member
23 November 2017 to 06 September 2018
Convener
07 September 2016 to 06 September 2018
Substitute Member
23 November 2017 to 06 September 2018
Member
16 November 2017 to 23 November 2017
Member
16 June 2016 to 16 November 2017
Convener
16 June 2016 to 16 November 2017
Member
08 June 2016 to 16 June 2016
Member
09 January 2015 to 23 March 2016
Scottish Government
02 December 2014 to 23 March 2016
Deputy Convener
05 November 2015 to 23 March 2016
Member
27 November 2014 to 05 November 2015
Member
27 November 2014 to 02 December 2014
Member
01 June 2011 to 27 November 2014
Member
23 February 2012 to 27 November 2014
Member
24 June 2011 to 21 November 2014
Scottish Government
01 June 2011 to 23 February 2012
Member
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 03 June 2026.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
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No registrable interests.
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 the 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 British Computer Society.
I am a member of the National Union of Journalists.
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.
I am a member of the Scottish National Party Trade Union Group.
On 12 September 2023, I attended Hampden Park Stadium for the Scotland v 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.
I am an Honorary Fellow of the Scottish Schools Education Research Centre (SSERC).
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.
In 2010, I received a donation for my UK Parliament election campaign for the Lanark and Hamilton East constituency from the Fire Brigades Union.
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 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.
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: 17 June 2026
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Clare Adamson): "The first item of business is portfolio question time. The first portfolio this afternoon is justice. If a member wishes to request a supplementary question, they should press their request-to-speak button during the relevant question."
Chamber meeting date: 17 June 2026
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Clare Adamson): "I have a supplementary question from Gary Bouse."
Chamber meeting date: 17 June 2026
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Clare Adamson): "Question 7 has been withdrawn."
Chamber meeting date: 17 June 2026
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Clare Adamson): "That concludes justice portfolio questions.The rest of this Official Report will be published progressively as soon as the text is available."
Chamber meeting date: 17 June 2026
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Clare Adamson): "The next portfolio is health and care. I remind members who wish to ask a supplementary question to press their request-to-speak buttons during the relevant question."
Read all of Clare Adamson's contributions in the Debating Chamber
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Motion ref. S7M-00397
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Result 108 for, 10 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00380
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Result 102 for, 16 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00367.4
Submitted by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Result 10 for, 107 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00367.1
Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Result 23 for, 78 against, 15 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00367
Submitted by: Stephen Flynn, Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 15, 2026
Supported by: Tom Arthur
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Result 93 for, 26 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
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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: 17 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with specialist organisations regarding equipment and systems used to tackle wildfire and vegetation fires, in light of the increasing risk of such fires affecting rural communities, woodlands, parks and urban green and open spaces across Scotland."
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce the time that households spend in temporary accommodation."
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 9 March 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 10 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the report on the Scottish Law Officers’ roles and functions."
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 25 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take in response to reports that local authorities are reducing or withdrawing social care packages at short notice, including how it will ensure there is clear communication, adequate notice and safeguarding in place for any vulnerable people affected."
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 February 2026
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 11 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what co-located services are available to support the welfare of remand prisoners released directly from court."
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 28 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with COSLA regarding payroll practices in local authorities that can result in two wage payments in a single universal credit assessment period, and can lead to reduced entitlement and rent arrears, including in relation to support available for those affected."
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to coordinate housing support services more effectively with health, social care and justice services, so that housing is fully integrated within wider public services, and no one is left behind when accessing support."
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 7 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to local authorities, including North Lanarkshire Council, that face significant annual PFI and PPP payment obligations, which are estimated to amount to approximately £26…
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 10 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 11 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will report on the outcome of the recent summit meeting of the British-Irish Council in Wales."
See all of Clare Adamson's questions submitted in Parliament