Scottish National Party
MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast (Constituency) 2021 - present day
The Scottish Parliament
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06 March 2024 - 18 September 2024
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17 June 2021 - 20 February 2024
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01 February 2023 - 14 February 2024
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17 June 2021 - 01 February 2023
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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: 26 November 2025
1. Karen Adam (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how the Scottish economic link licence is working. (S6O-05190)"
Chamber meeting date: 26 November 2025
Karen Adam (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP): "Can the minister advise what steps the Scottish Government is taking to look at improvement and reform of audiology services, particularly in relation to engagement and collaboration with stakeholders?"
Chamber meeting date: 25 November 2025
Karen Adam (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP): "I welcome the opportunity to speak on the bill in my capacity as convener of the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee. It is a short bill with two main purposes…
Chamber meeting date: 19 November 2025
5. Karen Adam (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of UK fiscal decisions on the Scottish budget and the certainty of local government funding. (S6O-05167)"
Chamber meeting date: 18 November 2025
Karen Adam (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP): "Mr Lumsden often speaks up for the oil and gas sector and for our energy workers. What are his plans for what will happen after the decline in oil and gas? What about a just transition for those workers?"
Find out how Karen Adam has voted recently.
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 27, 2025
Result 24 for, 86 against, 0 abstained, 19 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 27, 2025
Result 47 for, 63 against, 0 abstained, 19 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 27, 2025
Result 84 for, 24 against, 0 abstained, 21 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 27, 2025
Result 26 for, 84 against, 0 abstained, 19 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 27, 2025
Result 25 for, 84 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Karen Adam has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 19 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how the Scottish Economic Link licence is working."
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 12 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of UK fiscal decisions on the Scottish Budget and the certainty of local government funding."
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 29 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to support the Scottish fishing industry."
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 September 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the UK Government’s energy policy, including licensing decisions and investment priorities, on jobs in Scotland’s offshore energy sector and on progress towards a just transition."
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 August 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it supports the food sector to export to international markets."
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 29 May 2025
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 30 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its £30 million Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund."
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 21 May 2025
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 16 April 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its strategy to further the case for Scottish independence, in light of recent reported polling indicating a majority in support."
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 12 March 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 20 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to Aberdeenshire Council’s decision to remove the nightwatch service at Macduff Harbour, in light of reported concerns about the economic impact of the decision."
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 19 March 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what immediate and longer-term actions it can take to support businesses, including in the seafood processing sector, to compete effectively in a UK and global market."