Scottish National Party
MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw (Constituency) 2016 - present day
Former MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 2011 - 2016
Website: clareadamsonmsp.scot
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17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021
Member
19 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Convener
19 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Member
06 September 2018 - 19 September 2018
Member
07 September 2016 - 06 September 2018
Substitute Member
23 November 2017 - 06 September 2018
Convener
23 November 2017 - 06 September 2018
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16 November 2017 - 23 November 2017
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16 June 2016 - 16 November 2017
Convener
16 June 2016 - 16 November 2017
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08 June 2016 - 16 June 2016
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09 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
Scottish Government
02 December 2014 - 23 March 2016
Deputy Convener
05 November 2015 - 23 March 2016
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27 November 2014 - 05 November 2015
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27 November 2014 - 02 December 2014
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01 June 2011 - 27 November 2014
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23 February 2012 - 27 November 2014
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24 June 2011 - 21 November 2014
Scottish Government
01 June 2011 - 23 February 2012
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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: 22 January 2026
6. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to co-ordinate 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. (S6O-05416)"
Chamber meeting date: 22 January 2026
6. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to co-ordinate 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. (S6O-05416)"
Chamber meeting date: 22 January 2026
6. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to co-ordinate 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. (S6O-05416)"
Chamber meeting date: 22 January 2026
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "I commend Sarah Boyack for her work and her commitment in this area. The proposals to define “sustainable development” and “wellbeing” in law, and to have oversight by the proposed commissioner, are reasonable asks…
Chamber meeting date: 22 January 2026
6. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to co-ordinate 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. (S6O-05416)"
Find out how Clare Adamson has voted recently.
Motion ref. S6M-20414
Submitted by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 22, 2026
Result 25 for, 91 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 57 Amendment 43
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Result 28 for, 72 against, 18 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 57 Amendment 42
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Result 46 for, 73 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Clare Adamson has submitted recently.
Motion ref. S6M-20411
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
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."
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…
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."
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."
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 3 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the UK–EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement on touring artists in Scotland, including any plans for discussion with the UK Government on this matter in advance of the forthcoming review of the agreement."
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 25 November 2025
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 24 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 25 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its commitment to a review of Creative Scotland."
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 18 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been to “develop the next iteration of the Digital Strategy”, which was the undertaking made in the 2024 publication, A Changing Nation – how Scotland will thrive in a Digital World – progress report 2021-2024."
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 5 November 2025
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 22 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any outcomes and key actions agreed at the recent Wildfire Summit that will contribute to Scotland’s climate adaptation and resilience strategies."
See all of Clare Adamson's questions submitted in Parliament