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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Clare Adamson

Scottish National Party

MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw (Constituency) 2016 - present day

Former MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 2011 - 2016

About Clare Adamson

Contact details

Contact online

X (previously known as Twitter): @ClareAdamsonSNP

Facebook: Clare's facebook

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 01698 337540
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

Suite G2
The Dalziel Building
7 Scott Street
Motherwell
ML1 1PN

Phone: 01698 337540
Text relay calls welcome.

Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.

Committees

Cross-party groups

Clare is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Clare has 1 parliamentary and government role

Conveners Group

Member

Party Roles

Clare does not have any party roles

Previous roles

Clare has had 20 previous roles

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

17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021

Constitution Europe External Affairs and Culture Committee

Member

19 September 2018 - 04 May 2021

Education and Skills Committee

Convener

19 September 2018 - 04 May 2021

conveners group

Member

06 September 2018 - 19 September 2018

Education and Skills Committee

Member

07 September 2016 - 06 September 2018

Education and Skills Committee

Substitute Member

23 November 2017 - 06 September 2018

Social Security Committee

Convener

23 November 2017 - 06 September 2018

conveners group

Member

16 November 2017 - 23 November 2017

Social Security Committee

Member

16 June 2016 - 16 November 2017

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Convener

16 June 2016 - 16 November 2017

conveners group

Member

08 June 2016 - 16 June 2016

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

09 January 2015 - 23 March 2016

Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Communities and Pensioners’ Rights

Scottish Government

02 December 2014 - 23 March 2016

Welfare Reform Committee

Deputy Convener

05 November 2015 - 23 March 2016

Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee

Member

27 November 2014 - 05 November 2015

Local Government and Regeneration Committee

Member

27 November 2014 - 02 December 2014

Welfare Reform Committee

Member

01 June 2011 - 27 November 2014

Education and Culture Committee

Member

23 February 2012 - 27 November 2014

European and External Relations Committee

Member

24 June 2011 - 21 November 2014

Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs

Scottish Government

01 June 2011 - 23 February 2012

Equal Opportunities Committee

Member

Register of interests

Clare'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 Clare Adamson 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.

Temporary Accommodation

Chamber meeting date: 25 March 2026

8. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "Forgive me, Presiding Officer, but I hope that you will indulge me, as I wish to thank all those working across the Parliament campus to support MSPs, including the clerks, the Scottish Parliament information centre and the legal teams, and I wish all my colleagues the very best for the future. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is…

Temporary Accommodation

Chamber meeting date: 25 March 2026

8. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "Forgive me, Presiding Officer, but I hope that you will indulge me, as I wish to thank all those working across the Parliament campus to support MSPs, including the clerks, the Scottish Parliament information centre and the legal teams, and I wish all my colleagues the very best for the future. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is…

Temporary Accommodation

Chamber meeting date: 25 March 2026

8. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "Forgive me, Presiding Officer, but I hope that you will indulge me, as I wish to thank all those working across the Parliament campus to support MSPs, including the clerks, the Scottish Parliament information centre and the legal teams, and I wish all my colleagues the very best for the future. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is…

Temporary Accommodation

Chamber meeting date: 25 March 2026

8. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "Forgive me, Presiding Officer, but I hope that you will indulge me, as I wish to thank all those working across the Parliament campus to support MSPs, including the clerks, the Scottish Parliament information centre and the legal teams, and I wish all my colleagues the very best for the future. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is…

Temporary Accommodation

Chamber meeting date: 25 March 2026

8. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "Forgive me, Presiding Officer, but I hope that you will indulge me, as I wish to thank all those working across the Parliament campus to support MSPs, including the clerks, the Scottish Parliament information centre and the legal teams, and I wish all my colleagues the very best for the future. To ask the Scottish Government what action it is…

Votes

How Clare Adamson has voted in Parliament

Find out how Clare Adamson has voted recently.

Railways Bill - UK Legislation

Motion ref. S6M-21168

Submitted by: Fiona Hyslop, Linlithgow, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Friday, March 20, 2026

Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Result 91 for, 1 against, 28 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill

Motion ref. S6M-21120

Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Result 121 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill

Motion ref. S6M-21103

Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026

Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Result 119 for, 0 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill

Motion ref. S6M-21104

Submitted by: Jim Fairlie, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026

Supported by: Mairi Gougeon
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Result 119 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 71 Amendment 47

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 19, 2026

Result 22 for, 84 against, 1 abstained, 22 did not vote

MSP not voted

Disagreed

Motions

Motions made by Clare Adamson in Parliament

Find out what motions Clare Adamson has submitted recently.

Questions

Questions Clare Adamson has asked

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

Question reference: S6O-05716

Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, 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 reduce the time that households spend in temporary accommodation."

Question reference: S6W-44120

Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 9 March 2026

Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 10 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the report on the Scottish Law Officers’ roles and functions."

Question reference: S6O-05593

Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 25 February 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take in response to reports that local authorities are reducing or withdrawing social care packages at short notice, including how it will ensure there is clear communication, adequate notice and safeguarding in place for any vulnerable people affected."

Question reference: S6O-05575

Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 18 February 2026

Question reference: S6O-05527

Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 11 February 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what co-located services are available to support the welfare of remand prisoners released directly from court."

Question reference: S6O-05461

Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 28 January 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with COSLA regarding payroll practices in local authorities that can result in two wage payments in a single universal credit assessment period, and can lead to reduced entitlement and rent arrears, including in relation to support available for those affected."

Question reference: S6O-05416

Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 14 January 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to coordinate housing support services more effectively with health, social care and justice services, so that housing is fully integrated within wider public services, and no one is left behind when accessing support."

Question reference: S6O-05370

Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 7 January 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to local authorities, including North Lanarkshire Council, that face significant annual PFI and PPP payment obligations, which are estimated to amount to approximately £26…

Question reference: S6W-42518

Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 10 December 2025

Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 11 December 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will report on the outcome of the recent summit meeting of the British-Irish Council in Wales."

Question reference: S6W-42409

Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 4 December 2025

Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 5 December 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government when the Culture Fair Work Taskforce will publish its recommendations."