George Adam
Scottish National Party
MSP for Paisley (Constituency) 2011 - present day
About George Adam
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5869
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
Anchor One, Unit 14
7 Thread Street
Paisley
PA1 1JR
Phone: 0141 889 5032
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
George is not a member of any committees
Cross-party groups
George is not a member of any cross-party groups
Parliamentary and Government Roles
George has 2 parliamentary and government roles
Parliamentary Bureau
Member
Minister for Parliamentary Business
Scottish Government
Find out more about the Cabinet and Ministers at the Scottish Government website.
Party Roles
George does not have any party roles
Previous roles
George has had 18 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
13 December 2018 - 04 May 2021
Health and Sport Committee
Member
06 October 2020 - 04 May 2021
Education and Skills Committee
Member
25 February 2020 - 06 October 2020
Finance and Constitution Committee
Member
06 September 2018 - 25 February 2020
Finance and Constitution Committee
Substitute Member
06 September 2018 - 13 March 2019
Justice Committee
Substitute Member
08 June 2016 - 13 December 2018
Social Security Committee
Member
26 October 2017 - 06 September 2018
Justice Committee
Member
16 November 2017 - 06 September 2018
Education and Skills Committee
Member
30 March 2017 - 26 October 2017
Justice Committee
Substitute Member
07 September 2016 - 30 March 2017
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Substitute Member
05 November 2015 - 23 March 2016
Local Government and Regeneration Committee
Member
18 September 2012 - 23 March 2016
Education and Culture Committee
Member
16 May 2013 - 05 November 2015
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
18 September 2012 - 16 May 2013
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Substitute Member
04 September 2012 - 18 September 2012
Health and Sport Committee
Member
01 June 2011 - 04 September 2012
Public Audit Committee
Member
23 June 2011 - 04 September 2012
Education and Culture Committee
Substitute Member
21 March 2012 - 01 May 2012
Scotland Bill Committee
Substitute Member
Register of interests
George'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 George Adam. The date of their initial statement was 02 June 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 a member of the 1820 Society.
I am a member of the Paisley Burgh Branch of the SNP.
I am Honorary President of Paisley Pirates.
I am patron of the Scottish Disability Equality Forum.
I am a member of Pro-Life Fitness Paisley.
I am a member of the MS Society of Scotland.
I am a member of Unite (T and G Section).
I am Chair of the St Mirren Independent Supporters’ Association.
Recent Activity
What was said
What George Adam 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: 30 June 2022
Action Mesothelioma Day 2022
The Minister for Parliamentary Business (George Adam): "I take the opportunity to thank Marie McNair for bringing this important debate to the Parliament. As others have done, I will take the opportunity to welcome the representatives of the Clydebank Asbestos Group…
Chamber meeting date: 29 June 2022
Proposed Brexit Freedoms Bill (Impact on Legislative Programme)
The Minister for Parliamentary Business (George Adam): "Natalie Don raises an important point. It is simply impossible at this stage to assess the full impact of the Brexit freedoms bill on the legislative programme, given how little information has been shared with us by the UK Government…
Chamber meeting date: 29 June 2022
Scottish Elections (Secret Ballot)
The Minister for Parliamentary Business (George Adam): "The secrecy of the ballot is, of course, fundamental to our democracy. That is why we continue to work with partners to explore a number of practical solutions for voters who face barriers…
Chamber meeting date: 29 June 2022
Business Motion
The Minister for Parliamentary Business (George Adam): "I will make three very important, key points on that issue. First, the Lord Advocate’s reasons for making the reference were explained clearly and fully by the First Minister in her statement yesterday…
Chamber meeting date: 28 June 2022
Business Motion
The Minister for Parliamentary Business (George Adam): "It is the story of my life, Presiding Officer—always forgotten."
Votes
How George Adam has voted in Parliament
Find out how George Adam has voted recently.
Business Programme
Submitted by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Result 63 for, 47 against, 0 abstained, 19 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
Submitted by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Result 85 for, 25 against, 0 abstained, 19 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Business Programme
Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Dean Lockhart, Douglas Lumsden, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Douglas Ross, Graham Simpson, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Result 47 for, 63 against, 0 abstained, 19 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Ash Regan, Edinburgh Eastern, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Supported by: Keith Brown
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Result 84 for, 0 against, 25 abstained, 20 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
Submitted by: Donald Cameron, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Result 25 for, 85 against, 0 abstained, 19 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by George Adam in Parliament
Find out what motions George Adam has submitted recently.
Written questions
Written questions George Adam 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: Adam, George, Paisley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 14 May 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the COVID-19 legislation in place."
Answered by: John Swinney on 17 May 2021
Asked by: Adam, George, Paisley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide the names of each Special Adviser, broken down by (a) responsibility and (b) pay band, and what the total cost of employing special advisers was in 2019-20."
Answered by: Graeme Dey on 24 March 2021
Asked by: Adam, George, Paisley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the independent evaluation of the rapid roll-out of the Near Me video consulting service in response to COVID-19."
Answered by: Jeane Freeman on 23 March 2021
Asked by: Adam, George, Paisley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government how the additional £70 million allocated to the Young Person’s Guarantee will be invested in 2021-22."
Answered by: Fiona Hyslop on 19 March 2021
Asked by: Adam, George, Paisley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the COVID-19 legislation in place."
Answered by: Michael Russell on 11 March 2021
Asked by: Adam, George, Paisley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 5 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether COVID-19 funding for bus operators will be extended beyond 31 March 2021."
Answered by: Michael Matheson on 8 March 2021
Asked by: Adam, George, Paisley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 4 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the COVID-19 legislation in place."
Answered by: Michael Russell on 4 March 2021
Asked by: Adam, George, Paisley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 February 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government when care home residents will be able to see close friends and family."
Answered by: Jeane Freeman on 24 February 2021
Asked by: Adam, George, Paisley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 February 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the COVID-19 legislation in place."
Answered by: Michael Matheson on 18 February 2021
Asked by: Adam, George, Paisley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 February 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what support has been made available to children from low-income households receiving free school meals over the winter period."
Answered by: Aileen Campbell on 12 February 2021
See all of George Adam's written questions submitted in Parliament