MSP for Paisley (Constituency)
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Scottish National Party
MSP for Paisley (Constituency)
05 May 2011 to present
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18 June 2024 to 08 April 2026
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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: 30 March 2026
George Adam (Paisley) (SNP): "Good morning, and a warm welcome to the 20th meeting in 2025 of the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee…
Chamber meeting date: 10 March 2026
George Adam (Paisley) (SNP): "Good morning, and a warm welcome to the 20th meeting in 2025 of the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee…
Chamber meeting date: 11 February 2026
George Adam (Paisley) (SNP): "Good morning, and a warm welcome to the 20th meeting in 2025 of the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee…
Chamber meeting date: 12 December 2025
George Adam (Paisley) (SNP): "Good morning, and a warm welcome to the 20th meeting in 2025 of the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee…
Chamber meeting date: 12 December 2025
George Adam (Paisley) (SNP): "Good morning, and a warm welcome to the 20th meeting in 2025 of the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee…
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Motion reference: S6M-20844
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 19, 2026
Result 93 for, 29 against, 1 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion reference: S6M-20826.1
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 51 for, 71 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion reference: S6M-20827
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 112 for, 7 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion reference: S6M-20820.2
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Alex Rowley, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 93 for, 28 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion reference: S6M-20819.3
Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Graeme Dey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 89 for, 7 against, 27 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Find out what motions George Adam has submitted recently.
Motion reference: S6M-19068
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 4 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to reduce crime in Scotland."
Asked by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 25 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress of the Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund."
Asked by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what analysis has been undertaken of the Scottish economy’s performance since the UK withdrew from the EU."
Asked by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 4 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update regarding NHS waiting times."
Asked by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 28 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what interaction it has had with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport regarding the Strathclyde Regional Bus Strategy."
Asked by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 28 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what additional steps it is taking to support planning and the development of relationships between social work education providers and employers."
Asked by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 21 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the establishment of the Centre for Teaching Excellence."
Asked by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Ben Macpherson on 18 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with Scotland’s universities to support their future success and sustainability as a sector."
Asked by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the potential impact on parliamentary business, what its position is on whether a rise of far-right political parties in the UK would cause issues in the relationship between the Scottish and UK parliaments and could result in the diminution of the Scottish Parliament."
Asked by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 1 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on Scotland joining the UK bid to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2035."