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: 9 October 2025
4. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of any implications for its work to mitigate the two-child benefit cap of the United Kingdom Government’s reported proposals to replace the cap with a tapered system…
Chamber meeting date: 9 October 2025
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "I am delighted to speak in support of the motion recognising Breast Cancer Now awareness day 2025, which takes place on 24 October, and I thank all those members of the Parliament who supported the motion and allowed it to come to the chamber today…
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 9 October 2025
The Convener (Clare Adamson): "Good morning, everyone, and a warm welcome to the 26th meeting in 2025 of the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee. We have received apologies from George Adam, and Alasdair Allan is attending in his place…
Chamber meeting date: 2 October 2025
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "Ms Baillie did not say that Dr Kennedy’s assessment of our NHS also stated: “if it wasn’t for international medical graduates and doctors coming from overseas, the NHS would have ... collapsed…
Chamber meeting date: 2 October 2025
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "RAAC was unforeseen and has been devastating for communities, not only in social housing. In Motherwell, we also lost our theatre and concert hall and it has affected local churches…
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Submitted by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Dunfermline, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Supported by: Kaukab Stewart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 9, 2025
Result 81 for, 10 against, 23 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Supported by: Graeme Dey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 9, 2025
Result 87 for, 23 against, 1 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 9, 2025
Result 52 for, 63 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Result 51 for, 25 against, 33 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Result 85 for, 0 against, 26 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
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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: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."
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:6 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 October 2025
"To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of any implications for its work to mitigate the two-child benefit cap of the UK Government's reported proposals to replace the cap with a tapered system."
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:8 August 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 25 August 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what devolved powers could be used to limit youth access to all nicotine products, including nicotine pouches, for example through restrictions on advertising, public awareness campaigns, or voluntary agreements with retailers, in light of reported concerns that these products, which can contain high levels of…
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:3 July 2025
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 29 July 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its work on a tenure-neutral housing standard, and whether a public consultation on this issue will take place in 2025."
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:24 June 2025
Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 25 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update regarding Scottish Enterprise’s review of its human rights due diligence checks."
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:19 June 2025
Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 20 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will report on the outcome of the recent Summit of the British-Irish Council, held in Northern Ireland."
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:18 June 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with North Lanarkshire Council on addressing antisocial behaviour involving the use of off-road vehicles in Motherwell and Wishaw."
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:27 May 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 May 2025
"To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on the Scottish Government’s latest engagement with the UK Government regarding its plans for the winter fuel payment and any implications for the Scottish Government’s work to deliver a universal Pension Age Winter Heating Payment in Scotland."
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:21 May 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 28 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how its policies support people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder."
Asked by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:14 May 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact on Scotland’s economic growth of the UK Government white paper on immigration."
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