MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast (Constituency)
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Scottish National Party
MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast (Constituency)
06 May 2021 to present
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
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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: 28 May 2026
Karen Adam (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP): "A few weeks ago, the First Minister visited the Vinery in Banff with me and saw the difference that it makes through its offer of a welcome place where people can build confidence, learn new skills, improve wellbeing and sometimes find a route into work. With the loss of its United Kingdom shared prosperity funding, it now faces closure in a matter…
Chamber meeting date: 28 May 2026
Karen Adam (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP): "A few weeks ago, the First Minister visited the Vinery in Banff with me and saw the difference that it makes through its offer of a welcome place where people can build confidence, learn new skills, improve wellbeing and sometimes find a route into work. With the loss of its United Kingdom shared prosperity funding, it now faces closure in a matter…
Chamber meeting date: 28 May 2026
Karen Adam (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP): "A few weeks ago, the First Minister visited the Vinery in Banff with me and saw the difference that it makes through its offer of a welcome place where people can build confidence, learn new skills, improve wellbeing and sometimes find a route into work. With the loss of its United Kingdom shared prosperity funding, it now faces closure in a matter…
Chamber meeting date: 28 May 2026
Karen Adam (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP): "A few weeks ago, the First Minister visited the Vinery in Banff with me and saw the difference that it makes through its offer of a welcome place where people can build confidence, learn new skills, improve wellbeing and sometimes find a route into work. With the loss of its United Kingdom shared prosperity funding, it now faces closure in a matter…
Chamber meeting date: 28 May 2026
Karen Adam (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP): "A few weeks ago, the First Minister visited the Vinery in Banff with me and saw the difference that it makes through its offer of a welcome place where people can build confidence, learn new skills, improve wellbeing and sometimes find a route into work. With the loss of its United Kingdom shared prosperity funding, it now faces closure in a matter…
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Motion ref. S7M-00159.3
Submitted by: Lorna Slater, Edinburgh Central, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Supported by: Patrick Harvie, Kristopher Leask, Cara McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 28, 2026
Result 15 for, 110 against, 0 abstained, 4 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00159.1
Submitted by: Duncan Massey, North East Scotland, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 28, 2026
Result 28 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00159
Submitted by: Stephen Gethins, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Supported by: Steven Bonnar, Katie Hagmann, Jamie Hepburn, John Swinney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 28, 2026
Result 70 for, 54 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00159.5
Submitted by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 28, 2026
Result 25 for, 98 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00159.2
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 28, 2026
Result 16 for, 98 against, 10 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Karen Adam has submitted recently.
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: 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."
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 19 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how the Scottish Economic Link licence is working."
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 12 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of UK fiscal decisions on the Scottish Budget and the certainty of local government funding."
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 29 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to support the Scottish fishing industry."
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 September 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the UK Government’s energy policy, including licensing decisions and investment priorities, on jobs in Scotland’s offshore energy sector and on progress towards a just transition."