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.
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
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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.
06 October 2020 - 04 May 2021
Education and Skills Committee
Member
13 December 2018 - 04 May 2021
Health and Sport 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
23 June 2011 - 04 September 2012
Education and Culture Committee
Substitute Member
01 June 2011 - 04 September 2012
Public Audit Committee
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.
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: 9 June 2021
Business Motion
The Minister for Parliamentary Business (George Adam): "I will try to address everyone’s point of view while, at the same time, trying to be brief, because I have no doubt that everyone is waiting with anticipation for the large number of Scottish statutory instruments that I have to speak to later…
Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2021
Parliamentary Bureau Motions
The Minister for Parliamentary Business (George Adam): "I hope that everyone is sitting comfortably. Then I’ll begin…
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2021
Parliamentary Bureau Motions
The Minister for Parliamentary Business (George Adam): "The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (International Travel etc) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021 make further amendments to the Health Protection (Coronavirus) (International Travel) (Scotland) Regulations 2020…
Chamber meeting date: 13 May 2021
Oaths and Affirmations
George Adam (Paisley) (SNP): "took the oath."
Education and Skills Committee meeting date: 24 March 2021
Coronavirus and Education
George Adam (Paisley) (SNP): "We have had an unprecedented year, and young people, teachers and those who are involved in education have had to deal with that. Much like you, cabinet secretary, I am a great one for seeing a challenge and trying to find a way to make things work…
Votes
How George Adam has voted in Parliament
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Justice: Recover, Renew, Transform
Submitted by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 10, 2021
Result 57 for, 58 against, 6 abstained, 8 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Justice: Recover, Renew, Transform
Submitted by: Maggie Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 10, 2021
Result 93 for, 2 against, 26 abstained, 8 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Justice: Recover, Renew, Transform
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 10, 2021
Result 53 for, 60 against, 7 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Justice: Recover, Renew, Transform
Submitted by: Jamie Greene, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 10, 2021
Result 28 for, 93 against, 0 abstained, 8 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Addressing the Climate Emergency
Submitted by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Result 113 for, 7 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by George Adam in Parliament
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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