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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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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
Member
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: 12 March 2026
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "I thank members for the way in which they are approaching deliberation on the bill…
Chamber meeting date: 11 March 2026
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. This relates to the vote on amendment 166. I am logged into the system and it says “chat disabled”. I was therefore unable to make a point of order during the previous vote…
Chamber meeting date: 11 March 2026
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I would have voted yes."
Chamber meeting date: 5 March 2026
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "As part of our pre-budget scrutiny for 2026-27, the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee considered the role of the culture sector in addressing climate change and reaching net zero…
Chamber meeting date: 4 March 2026
7. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "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. (S6O-05593)"
Find out how Clare Adamson has voted recently.
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 46 Amendment 51
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 12, 2026
Result 73 for, 48 against, 3 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 46 Amendment 240
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 12, 2026
Result 110 for, 9 against, 3 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 46 Amendment 111
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 12, 2026
Result 102 for, 7 against, 12 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
Find out what motions Clare Adamson has submitted recently.
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: 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."
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."
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 February 2026
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."
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."
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."
See all of Clare Adamson's questions submitted in Parliament