Clare Adamson
Scottish National Party
MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw (Constituency) 2016 - present day
Former MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 2011 - 2016
About Clare Adamson
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Website: clareadamsonmsp.scot
X (previously known as Twitter): @ClareAdamsonSNP
Facebook: Clare's facebook
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6376
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
Suite G2
The Dalziel Building
7 Scott Street
Motherwell
ML1 1PN
Phone: 01698 337540
Text relay calls welcome.
Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.
Committees
Clare is a member of 1 committee
Cross-party groups
Clare is a member of 17 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Accident Prevention and Safety Awareness
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Chronic Pain
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Colleges and Universities
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Creative Economy
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Culture and Communities
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Europe
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Germany
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Industrial Communities
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on MS
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Music
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Recreational Boating and Marine Tourism
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Science and Technology
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Skills
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Sport
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on the Scottish Games Ecosystem
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Ukraine
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Clare has 1 parliamentary and government role
Conveners Group
Member
Party Roles
Clare does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Clare has had 18 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021
Constitution Europe External Affairs and Culture Committee
Member
19 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Education and Skills Committee
Convener
19 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
conveners group
Member
06 September 2018 - 19 September 2018
Education and Skills Committee
Member
23 November 2017 - 06 September 2018
Social Security Committee
Convener
07 September 2016 - 06 September 2018
Education and Skills Committee
Substitute Member
23 November 2017 - 06 September 2018
conveners group
Member
16 November 2017 - 23 November 2017
Social Security Committee
Member
16 June 2016 - 16 November 2017
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Convener
16 June 2016 - 16 November 2017
conveners group
Member
08 June 2016 - 16 June 2016
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
02 December 2014 - 23 March 2016
Welfare Reform Committee
Deputy Convener
05 November 2015 - 23 March 2016
Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee
Member
27 November 2014 - 05 November 2015
Local Government and Regeneration Committee
Member
27 November 2014 - 02 December 2014
Welfare Reform Committee
Member
01 June 2011 - 27 November 2014
Education and Culture Committee
Member
23 February 2012 - 27 November 2014
European and External Relations Committee
Member
01 June 2011 - 23 February 2012
Equal Opportunities Committee
Member
Register of interests
Clare's register of interests
MSPs must provide details of their financial interests in the Register of Interests. They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. This is then updated with any changes they provide.
Here is the register for Clare Adamson. The date of their initial statement was 17 May 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
No registrable interests
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
I am a member of the Scottish National Party Trade Union Group.
I am a member of the National Union of Journalists.
I am a member of the British Computer Society.
In 2010 I received a donation for my Westminster Campaign for the seat of Lanark and Hamilton East from the Fire Brigades Union.
On 3 and 4 September 2015 I attended a Global Irish Parliamentarians Forum in Dublin. The purpose of the visit was to bring together parliamentarians from around the world who share an affinity with Ireland. Local transport, accommodation and food costs of £262 were met by the Irish Government. Transport costs to and from Dublin were met by myself. I do not consider that this visit would meet the prejudice test.
On 11 February 2023 I was the guest of the BT Group at the Scotland v Wales Six Nations at BT Murrayfield, Edinburgh. The value of this hospitality was £250. [Registered 16 February 2023]
On 9 March 2019 I was invited by the charity School of Hard Knocks to attend the Scottish Six Nations at Murrayfield with hospitality provided by Heineken UK Ltd at The Caledonian Brewery, 42 Slateford Road, Edinburgh, EH11 1PH. I attended with my husband and value of the hospitality for two was £400. I do not consider that this gift meets the prejudice test.
From 7 October to 13 October 2012 I was part of a cross party delegation of MSPs who visited the Republic of China (Taiwan) at the invitation of the Director General, Taipei Representative Office (Edinburgh Office) in the UK, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China Department (of 1 Melville Street Edinburgh, EH3 7PE). The delegation held meetings with a number of government departments, schools, trade and cultural organisations including the Taipei City authority, Ministry of Justice, Directorate of European Affairs, The Straits Exchange Foundation, Hinchu Science Park, Mayor of Tainan, Tainan Municipal Jhongsiao Junior High School, Changhua Christian Hospital, Tzu Chi Foundation, British Council, Taiwan Women’s Centre, Green Energy and Environment research Laboratories, Industrial Technology Research Institute and Taiwan Handicraft Centre. The cost of the visit was £2,200 for return flights, £660 for hotel accommodation, £350 for meals and £70 for transport. All costs (which totalled £3,280) were met by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan). I also received gifts valued at less than £250 which included a ceramic bowl, a glass drinking mug, Hakka traditional bag, hand mirror, commemorative bookmarks, Taiwan tea, a pair of commemorative whisky glasses, a pair of ceramic Chinese lion figures and a pair of drinking glasses. I do not consider that this visit would meet the prejudice test.
I am married to John Adamson who is a retired Teacher and a former NASUWT Union Representative. I do not consider that this interest is still relevant as I am no longer on the Education Committee. [Amended interest 10 July 2023, Ceased interest 10 July 2023]
On 19 and 20 January 2014 I visited CERN in Geneva as a member of the Cross-Party Group on Science and Technology at the invitation of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The purpose of the visit was to engage interested members of devolved assemblies and Parliaments of the UK in the work of CERN in order to inform and drive public understanding and participation in particle physics. Travel and accommodation costs were met by a bursary of £350 from the STFC (a research council of Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1SZ) which was administered by the Royal Society of Edinburgh. I do not consider that this visit would meet the prejudice test.
I was Vice-Chair of Scottish Schools Education Research Centre (SSERC). [Amended interest 28 June 2023, Ceased interest 28 June 2023]
On 12 September 2023 I attended Hampden Park Stadium for the Scotland vs England friendly match as a guest of Channel 4 Television Corporation (a broadcasting company of 124 Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 2TX). The ticket and associated hospitality amounted to a total of £478. [Registered 19 September 2023]
Recent Activity
What was said
What Clare Adamson has said in Parliament
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: 16 May 2024
Digital Strategy for Education
6. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the development of a digital strategy to help ensure that digital provision supports the wider aims of the education system. (S6O-03441)"
Chamber meeting date: 16 May 2024
Horizon Information Technology Prosecutions
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "In her statement, the Lord Advocate said that the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission has been involved in identifying those who may have been wrongly convicted and that letters have been sent out…
Chamber meeting date: 15 May 2024
No Falls Week 2024
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP): "It is a privilege to open this debate to mark the inaugural no falls week in our national Parliament. I thank my MSP colleagues who supported the motion and those who are speaking this evening…
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 9 May 2024
Decision on Taking Business in Private
The Convener (Clare Adamson): "Welcome to the 11th meeting in 2024 of the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee…
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 9 May 2024
Review of the EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement
The Convener: "Our next agenda item is to continue to take evidence on the committee’s inquiry into the review of the European Union-United Kingdom trade and co-operation agreement—the TCA. We have two panels this morning…
Votes
How Clare Adamson has voted in Parliament
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Stand Up for Teaching
Submitted by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Supported by: Roz McCall
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Result 29 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Scotland’s Housing Emergency
Submitted by: Mark Griffin, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, May 13, 2024
Supported by: Sarah Boyack, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Result 95 for, 29 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Stand Up for Teaching
Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Natalie Don
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Result 62 for, 62 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Stand Up for Teaching
Submitted by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, May 13, 2024
Supported by: Paul Sweeney, Martin Whitfield
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Result 62 for, 61 against, 1 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Scotland’s Housing Emergency
Submitted by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Supported by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Kaukab Stewart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Result 69 for, 33 against, 22 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Clare Adamson in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Clare Adamson has asked
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: 1 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what support is in place for disabled and neurodiverse legal practitioners in Scotland's courts system."
Answered by Siobhian Brown on 9 May 2024
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the development of a digital strategy to help ensure that digital provision supports the wider aims of the education system."
Taken in the Chamber on 16 May 2024
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to encourage constituents in Motherwell and Wishaw to use public transport."
Taken in the Chamber on 2 May 2024
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how Scotland's International Culture Strategy will support the aspirations of touring artists."
Taken in the Chamber on 24 April 2024
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 27 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its International Culture Strategy."
Answered by Angus Robertson on 28 March 2024
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government when the next paper in the Building a New Scotland series will be published."
Answered by Jamie Hepburn on 31 January 2024
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what social security support is available to people in the Motherwell and Wishaw constituency who are experiencing poverty, including fuel poverty."
Taken in the Chamber on 25 January 2024
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 10 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the recommendations outlined in the final report of the Economy 2030 Inquiry, Ending Stagnation: A New Economic Strategy for Britain, as they relate to public finances in Scotland, including those relating to taxes and local government investment."
Taken in the Chamber on 17 January 2024
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 4 December 2023
"To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to ensure that its recent Crohn’s and colitis awareness campaign is reaching deprived and marginalised communities, in light of Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week this week."
Taken in the Chamber on 7 December 2023
Asked by: Adamson, Clare, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 29 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what support is available for people in contact with the justice system who may be dealing with vulnerabilities such as mental health issues, problematic substance use or homelessness."
Taken in the Chamber on 6 December 2023
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