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.
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee meeting date: 3 February 2026
The Convener: "Welcome back. Our next agenda item is consideration of our third and final draft affirmative instrument, which is on the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland local taxation chamber…
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee meeting date: 3 February 2026
The Convener: "Welcome back. Our next item of business is consideration of two draft affirmative instruments…
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee meeting date: 3 February 2026
The Convener (Karen Adam): "Good morning, and welcome to the third meeting in 2026 of the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee. We have no apologies this morning, but Rhoda Grant and Marie McNair are joining us remotely…
Chamber meeting date: 29 January 2026
Karen Adam (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP): "I thank Kenneth Gibson for bringing the debate to the chamber, and I pay tribute to the wonderful contributions from members across the chamber, in particular the exceptionally moving contribution from Beatrice Wishart…
Chamber meeting date: 29 January 2026
Karen Adam (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP): "I will start my remarks where the public conversation on the bill started, which is with the parents and the carers who have had to live through something that we should never normalise in any school setting—not for any child, and not in any part of Scotland. I pay tribute to campaigners Beth Morrison and Kate Sanger for their strength and…
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Motion ref. S6M-20731
Submitted by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, February 9, 2026
Supported by: Anas Sarwar, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Result 63 for, 58 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20730
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, February 9, 2026
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Result 66 for, 54 against, 1 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20730.1
Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Supported by: Siobhian Brown
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Result 66 for, 55 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20731.1
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Jenni Minto, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Result 59 for, 63 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6M-20731.2
Submitted by: Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Result 56 for, 66 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Karen Adam has submitted recently.
Motion ref. S6M-20362
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: 11 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how the additional £10 million of funding for community justice services announced in its draft Budget 2026-27 will be allocated."
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 8 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it provides to local roads authorities on maintaining public safety on local roads and pavements in winter, including decisions on street lighting, footway treatment and local grit provision."
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 5 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 January 2026
"To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to support those affected by fuel poverty, in light of the recent rise in energy prices and their potential impact on the cost of living for households in Scotland."
Asked by: Karen Adam, Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 3 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the Energy Profits Levy on energy jobs and the energy supply chain in the north east."
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."