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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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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

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

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.

Motion ref. S6M-09213.3

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

Motion ref. S6M-09191

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

Motion ref. S6M-09191.1

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

Motion ref. S6M-09191.2

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

Motion ref. S6M-09126.3

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

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.

Question ref. S6O-02285

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

Question ref. S6O-02248

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

Question ref. S6O-02225

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

Question ref. S6W-16165

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

Question ref. S6O-02065

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

Question ref. S6O-02054

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

Question ref. S6O-02002

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

Question ref. S6O-01934

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

Question ref. S6O-01894

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

Question ref. S6W-14705

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

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