MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast (Constituency)
The Scottish Parliament
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Scottish National Party
MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast (Constituency)
06 May 2021 to present
Member
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
20 February 2024 to 08 April 2026
Convener
20 February 2024 to 08 April 2026
Member
06 March 2024 to 18 September 2024
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 to 20 February 2024
Member
01 February 2023 to 14 February 2024
Member
17 June 2021 to 01 February 2023
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 Karen Adam. The date of their initial statement was 27 May 2026.
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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: 7 October 2026
Karen Adam (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP): "Families tell us that children are being left without the support that they need, while waiting sometimes years for a diagnosis. Not having a diagnosis should not be a barrier to people accessing support throughout that time…
Chamber meeting date: 7 October 2026
Karen Adam (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP): "My constituency of Banffshire and Buchan Coast is one of the most important fishing constituencies in Scotland, and I will not hear anything else about that…
Education and Gaelic Committee meeting date: 6 October 2026
The Convener: "Welcome back. The next item on our agenda is consideration of a statutory instrument that is subject to the affirmative procedure…
Education and Gaelic Committee meeting date: 6 October 2026
The Convener: "This morning, we will have the final evidence-taking session for our pre-budget scrutiny in advance of the budget documents being published on 3 December…
Education and Gaelic Committee meeting date: 6 October 2026
The Convener (Karen Adam): "Good morning, and welcome to the sixth meeting in 2026 of the Education and Gaelic Committee.Our first item today is a decision on taking business in private…
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Motion ref. S7M-01517.2
Submitted by: Maggie Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Supported by: Patrick Harvie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Result 65 for, 42 against, 0 abstained, 22 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01517
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Supported by: Kirsten Oswald
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Result 70 for, 37 against, 0 abstained, 22 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01517.1
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Result 96 for, 13 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01517.3
Submitted by: Amanda Bland, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Result 35 for, 74 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01460.3
Submitted by: James Adams, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Result 102 for, 15 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Find out what motions Karen Adam has submitted recently.
Motion ref. S7M-01507
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that women and girls in rural and coastal communities who experience domestic abuse and gender-based violence have equal access to specialist support and protection, including through the criminal justice system."
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 2 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what funding it expects to receive from the UK Government's Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund, broken down by financial year."
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 24 August 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 25 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the publication of the consultation on restricting mobile phones in schools."
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 10 June 2026
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, 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 ensure that older people’s housing, including sheltered housing, is prioritised in local housing planning and delivery."
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 4 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve the reliability and accountability of bus services in rural and coastal constituencies."
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 11 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how the additional £10 million of funding for community justice services announced in its draft Budget 2026-27 will be allocated."
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 8 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it provides to local roads authorities on maintaining public safety on local roads and pavements in winter, including decisions on street lighting, footway treatment and local grit provision."
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 5 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 January 2026
"To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to support those affected by fuel poverty, in light of the recent rise in energy prices and their potential impact on the cost of living for households in Scotland."
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 3 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the Energy Profits Levy on energy jobs and the energy supply chain in the north east."