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]
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6377
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Clare is not a member of any committees
Cross-party groups
Clare is not a member of any cross-party groups
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Clare does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Clare does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Clare has had 17 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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
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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 March 2021
Lifelong Learning and Reskilling (Support)
4. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support lifelong learning and reskilling. (S5O-05141)"
Chamber meeting date: 24 March 2021
Digital Exclusion (Glasgow Schools)
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "I beg your pardon: I had pressed the button for my own question later."
Chamber meeting date: 24 March 2021
Greensill Capital UK (Administration)
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "My grandfather spent most of his working life in the Dalzell mill, so I know just how much it meant to have those jobs and that production secured. Steel is synonymous with my constituency…
Chamber meeting date: 24 March 2021
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "On their final day, I offer congratulations to all members who are leaving and to Mike Rumbles and John Finnie in particular for their contributions. I offer a special thanks to the Lanarkshire lassies…
Education and Skills Committee meeting date: 24 March 2021
Decision on Taking Business in Private
The Convener (Clare Adamson): "Good morning. I welcome everyone to the 11th meeting in 2021 of the Education and Skills Committee. I remind everyone to turn mobile devices off or to silent mode for the duration of the meeting…
Votes
How Clare Adamson has voted in Parliament
Find out how Clare Adamson has voted recently.
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Result 120 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motion of No Confidence
Submitted by: Ruth Davidson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Thursday, March 4, 2021
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Bill Bowman, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Jackson Carlaw, Peter Chapman, Maurice Corry, Murdo Fraser, Maurice Golden, Jamie Greene, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Alison Harris, Liam Kerr, Gordon Lindhurst, Dean Lockhart, Tom Mason, Margaret Mitchell, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, John Scott, Graham Simpson, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Adam Tomkins, Annie Wells, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Result 31 for, 65 against, 27 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Result 111 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 18 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Andy Wightman, Lothian, Independent. Date lodged: Thursday, February 25, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Result 114 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 15 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
National Mission to Reduce Drug Deaths and Harms
Submitted by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Supported by: Donald Cameron
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 18, 2021
Result 43 for, 69 against, 1 abstained, 16 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Clare Adamson in Parliament
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Written questions
Written questions Clare Adamson has submitted in Parliament
These are the questions that this MSP has asked the Scottish Government about its work. It also includes any answer to these questions.
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its joint plan with COSLA in response to COVID-19 for people with (a) learning disabilities and (b) autism."
Answered by: Clare Haughey on 24 March 2021
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish the third annual report of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education and Training Strategy for Scotland."
Answered by: Richard Lochhead on 24 March 2021
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the promise since the publication of the outcome of the independent care review in February 2020."
Answered by: Maree Todd on 23 March 2021
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 March 2021
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 23 February 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what allowances can be made for garden centres and other horticultural businesses to prepare for sowing seasonal bedding plants now, in advance of being able to reopen to the public once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted…
Answered by: Ben Macpherson on 5 March 2021
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 9 February 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will outline the rationale behind the evidence gathering methodology adopted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in conducting its review of Curriculum for Excellence."
Answered by: John Swinney on 18 February 2021
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 November 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what more it will do to support people through the COVID-19 pandemic this winter."
Answered by: Aileen Campbell on 30 November 2020
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 November 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has reviewed the eligibility criteria for the Self-Isolation Support Grant."
Answered by: Shirley-Anne Somerville on 30 November 2020
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 20 November 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government when the proposed consultation of the regulation of electricians will be published."
Answered by: Jamie Hepburn on 23 November 2020
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 4 November 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce the risk of flooding."
Answered by: Mairi Gougeon on 11 November 2020
See all of Clare Adamson's written questions submitted in Parliament