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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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George Adam

Scottish National Party

MSP for Paisley (Constituency) 2011 - present day

About George Adam

Contact details

Contact online

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0141 889 5032
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 1 parliamentary and government role

Committee Of The Regions UK Contact Group

Member

Party Roles

George does not have any party roles

Previous roles

George has had 25 previous roles

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

14 June 2023 - 08 May 2024

Minister for Parliamentary Business

Scottish Government

20 May 2021 - 08 May 2024

parliamentary bureau

Member

29 March 2023 - 14 June 2023

Minister for Cabinet and Parliamentary Business

Scottish Government

20 May 2021 - 29 March 2023

Minister for Parliamentary Business

Scottish Government

28 June 2018 - 04 May 2021

Chief Whip

Scottish National Party

13 December 2018 - 04 May 2021

Member

06 October 2020 - 04 May 2021

Member

25 February 2020 - 06 October 2020

Member

06 September 2018 - 25 February 2020

Substitute Member

06 September 2018 - 13 March 2019

Substitute Member

08 June 2016 - 13 December 2018

Member

26 October 2017 - 06 September 2018

Member

16 November 2017 - 06 September 2018

Member

30 March 2017 - 26 October 2017

Substitute Member

07 September 2016 - 30 March 2017

Substitute Member

14 June 2016 - 31 August 2016

parliamentaryLiaisonOfficerToTheCabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities

Scottish Government

01 October 2012 - 23 March 2016

parliamentaryLiaisonOfficerToTheCabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning

Scottish Government

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 Unite (T and G Section).

I am a member of the MS Society of Scotland.

I am patron of the Scottish Disability Equality Forum.

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 Chair of the St Mirren Independent Supporters’ Association.

I am a member of Pro-Life Fitness Paisley.

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: 8 January 2026

Schools (Damage and Repair Costs)

George Adam (Paisley) (SNP): "It was my forlorn hope that the Tories might have made a resolution to stop talking Scotland down in 2026…

Chamber meeting date: 7 January 2026

Far-right Political Parties (Parliamentary Relations)

1. George Adam (Paisley) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the potential impact on parliamentary business, what its position is on whether a rise of far-right political parties in the United Kingdom would cause issues in the relationship between the Scottish and UK Parliaments and could result in the diminution of the Scottish Parliament. (S6O-05323)"

Chamber meeting date: 18 December 2025

Transport Workers (Assaults)

Richard Leonard: "I thank the cabinet secretary for that reply. Violence on our rail network is on the rise, and transport workers are in particular danger…

Chamber meeting date: 18 December 2025

St Mirren Football Club

George Adam (Paisley) (SNP): "The First Minister will be aware that Christmas came early for Paisley buddies on Sunday. What he may not be aware of is that St Mirren is now the first fan-owned club to win a major trophy, not just in Scotland but in the United Kingdom…

Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 18 December 2025

Legal Mechanism for any Independence Referendum

George Adam (Paisley) (SNP): "Good morning. I think that we are seeing the cold, hard fear and desperation of the unionists here today as they desperately try to grasp—Interruption. Well, they sound it…

Votes

How George Adam has voted in Parliament

Find out how George Adam has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-20285

Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill

Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 5, 2026

Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 8, 2026

Result 65 for, 54 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-20295

Stopping the Scottish Government’s Business Tax Increases

Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 5, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Result 64 for, 47 against, 6 abstained, 12 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-20294

Lowering Bills for Scotland’s Workers

Submitted by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 5, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Result 81 for, 29 against, 6 abstained, 13 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-20295.1

Stopping the Scottish Government’s Business Tax Increases

Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Supported by: Richard Lochhead, Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Result 64 for, 47 against, 6 abstained, 12 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-20295.2

Stopping the Scottish Government’s Business Tax Increases

Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Result 27 for, 58 against, 32 abstained, 12 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Motions

Questions

Questions George Adam has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question reference: S6W-42657

Asked by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 17 December 2025

Current Status: Answered by Ben Macpherson on 18 December 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with Scotland’s universities to support their future success and sustainability as a sector."

Question reference: S6O-05323

Asked by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 17 December 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the potential impact on parliamentary business, what its position is on whether a rise of far-right political parties in the UK would cause issues in the relationship between the Scottish and UK parliaments and could result in the diminution of the Scottish Parliament."

Question reference: S6W-42225

Asked by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 27 November 2025

Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 1 December 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on Scotland joining the UK bid to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2035."

Question reference: S6O-05208

Asked by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 19 November 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 November 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to preserve and enhance historic buildings in Scotland's town centres."

Question reference: S6O-05180

Asked by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 12 November 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 November 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update regarding plans for the proposed Clyde Metro."

Question reference: S6O-05110

Asked by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 29 October 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 November 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure the sustainability of town centres."

Question reference: S6O-05080

Asked by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 22 October 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 October 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting local cultural activities and festivals to encourage economic development and tourism."

Question reference: S6O-05040

Asked by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 1 October 2025

Question reference: S6W-38993

Asked by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 25 June 2025

Current Status: Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 30 June 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the development of the National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy."

Question reference: S6W-38954

Asked by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 23 June 2025

Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 23 June 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government when the timeline for curriculum improvement and qualifications reform will be published."

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