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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)
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George Adam

Scottish National Party

MSP for Paisley (Constituency)

About George Adam

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Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Scottish National Party
MSP for Paisley (Constituency)
05 May 2011 to present

Committees

George Adam is not a member of any committees

Cross-party groups

George Adam is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

George Adam does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

George Adam does not have any party roles

Previous roles

George Adam has had the following roles in Parliament

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

18 June 2024 to 08 April 2026

Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee

Member

18 June 2024 to 08 April 2026

Education, Children and Young People Committee

Member

17 September 2024 to 08 April 2026

Committee of the Regions UK Contact Group

Member

14 June 2023 to 08 May 2024

Minister for Parliamentary Business

Scottish Government

20 May 2021 to 08 May 2024

Parliamentary Bureau

Member

29 March 2023 to 14 June 2023

Minister for Cabinet and Parliamentary Business

Scottish Government

20 May 2021 to 29 March 2023

Minister for Parliamentary Business

Scottish Government

28 June 2018 to 04 May 2021

Chief Whip

Scottish National Party

06 October 2020 to 04 May 2021

Education and Skills Committee

Member

13 December 2018 to 04 May 2021

Health and Sport Committee

Member

25 February 2020 to 06 October 2020

Finance and Constitution Committee

Member

06 September 2018 to 25 February 2020

Finance and Constitution Committee

Substitute Member

06 September 2018 to 13 March 2019

Justice Committee

Substitute Member

08 June 2016 to 13 December 2018

Social Security Committee

Member

26 October 2017 to 06 September 2018

Justice Committee

Member

16 November 2017 to 06 September 2018

Education and Skills Committee

Member

30 March 2017 to 26 October 2017

Justice Committee

Substitute Member

07 September 2016 to 30 March 2017

Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee

Substitute Member

14 June 2016 to 31 August 2016

Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities

Scottish Government

01 October 2012 to 23 March 2016

Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning

Scottish Government

05 November 2015 to 23 March 2016

Local Government and Regeneration Committee

Member

18 September 2012 to 23 March 2016

Education and Culture Committee

Member

16 May 2013 to 05 November 2015

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

18 September 2012 to 16 May 2013

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Substitute Member

04 September 2012 to 18 September 2012

Health and Sport Committee

Member

23 June 2011 to 04 September 2012

Education and Culture Committee

Substitute Member

01 June 2011 to 04 September 2012

Public Audit Committee

Member

21 March 2012 to 01 May 2012

Scotland Bill Committee

Substitute Member

Register of interests

George Adam'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.

Recent Activity

Official Report

What George Adam 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.

Child Poverty

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…

Colleges and Apprenticeships

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…

Prison Population

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…

Child Poverty

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…

Child Poverty

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…

Votes

How George Adam has voted in Parliament

Find out how George Adam has voted recently.

Scottish Rate Resolution

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

Business Programme

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

Approval of SSI

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

A Just Transition Fund for Mossmorran

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

Ending US Military Use of Scottish Airports

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

Motions

Motions made by George Adam in Parliament

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Questions

Questions George Adam has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question reference: S6O-05620

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."

Question reference: S6O-05590

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."

Question reference: S6O-05551

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."

Question reference: S6O-05497

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."

Question reference: S6O-05475

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."

Question reference: S6W-43334

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."

Question reference: S6O-05447

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."

Question reference: S6W-42657

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."

Question reference: S6O-05323

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."

Question reference: S6W-42225

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."