Scottish National Party
MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast (Constituency) 2021 - present day
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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.
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee meeting date: 7 October 2025
The Convener (Karen Adam): "Good morning, and welcome to the 22nd meeting in 2025 of the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee. We have received apologies from Pam Gosal, and Marie McNair will join us online…
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee meeting date: 7 October 2025
The Convener: "Our next agenda item is taking evidence on the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill…
Chamber meeting date: 2 October 2025
Karen Adam (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP): "New figures from Energy Action Scotland show that energy debt has soared to a record £4.4 billion in just four years, with vulnerable Scots burdened with £400 million of that…
Chamber meeting date: 1 October 2025
Karen Adam (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP): "I appreciate the cabinet secretary’s continued focus on NHS Grampian and the issues that it has been facing. It is vital that patients in my constituency receive the care that they need when they need it…
Chamber meeting date: 1 October 2025
Karen Adam (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP): "Will the member take an intervention?"
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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: 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."
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:5 March 2025
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 12 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what immediate steps it can take to ensure that vulnerable individuals are not harmed as a result of the reported planned withdrawal of some health and social care services in Aberdeenshire."
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:26 February 2025
Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 27 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to set out its proposals for the reform of the legal aid system."
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:26 February 2025