Scottish National Party
MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw (Constituency) 2016 - present day
Former MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 2011 - 2016
Website: clareadamsonmsp.scot
X (previously known as Twitter): @ClareAdamsonSNP
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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.
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 26 June 2025
The Convener (Clare Adamson): "Good morning, and a warm welcome to the 20th meeting in 2025 of the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee…
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 26 June 2025
The Convener: "I warmly welcome everyone back to the meeting. Our next agenda item is to take evidence on the UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill…
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 26 June 2025
The Convener: "Before we move into private session, are members content to consider our stage 1 report on the bill in private at a future meeting? We might want to wait for the police response before finalising the report. Are we agreed…
Chamber meeting date: 25 June 2025
4. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "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. (S6O-04845)"
Chamber meeting date: 19 June 2025
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "The Department for Work and Pensions assured people that the managed migration from legacy benefits to universal credit would be smooth…
Find out how Clare Adamson has voted recently.
Submitted by: Natalie Don-Innes, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Jenny Gilruth
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 26, 2025
Result 87 for, 0 against, 28 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Richard Lochhead, Moray, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 23, 2025
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Kate Forbes
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 26, 2025
Result 88 for, 1 against, 27 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Kaukab Stewart, Glasgow Kelvin, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 23, 2025
Supported by: Shirley-Anne Somerville
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 26, 2025
Result 86 for, 0 against, 28 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Richard Lochhead, Moray, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Supported by: Kate Forbes
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 26, 2025
Result 80 for, 0 against, 34 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Result 47 for, 69 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
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: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 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…
Answer expected on 5 September 2025
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 3 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."
Answered by Mairi McAllan on 29 July 2025
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 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."
Answered by Kate Forbes on 25 June 2025
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 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."
Answered by John Swinney on 20 June 2025
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 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."
Taken in the Chamber on 25 June 2025
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 27 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."
Taken in the Chamber on 29 May 2025
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how its policies support people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder."
Taken in the Chamber on 28 May 2025
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 14 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."
Taken in the Chamber on 21 May 2025
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what support is currently available for those experiencing long waiting times for an ADHD assessment."
Taken in the Chamber on 7 May 2025
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 23 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to parents, carers and pupils to help with stress during the exam season."
Taken in the Chamber on 1 May 2025
See all of Clare Adamson's questions submitted in Parliament