George Adam
Scottish National Party
MSP for Paisley (Constituency) 2011 - present day
About George Adam
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5869
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at their Constituency
4 Johnston Street
Paisley
PA1 1XG
Phone: 0141 8878075
Text relay calls welcome.
Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.
Committees
George is a member of 2 committees
Health and Sport Committee
Member
Cross-party groups
George is a member of 11 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Armed Forces and Veterans Community
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Aviation
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Beer and Pubs
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Culture
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Disability
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on End of Life Choices
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Epilepsy
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Future of Football in Scotland
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on MS
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Music
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Towns and Town Centres
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
George does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
George has 1 party role
Chief Whip
Scottish National Party
Previous roles
George has had 18 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
25 February 2020 - 06 October 2020
Finance and Constitution Committee
Member
06 September 2018 - 25 February 2020
Finance and Constitution Committee
Substitute Member
06 September 2018 - 13 March 2019
Justice Committee
Substitute Member
08 June 2016 - 13 December 2018
Social Security Committee
Member
26 October 2017 - 06 September 2018
Justice Committee
Member
16 November 2017 - 06 September 2018
Education and Skills Committee
Member
30 March 2017 - 26 October 2017
Justice Committee
Substitute Member
07 September 2016 - 30 March 2017
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Substitute Member
14 June 2016 - 31 August 2016
Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities
Scottish Government
01 October 2012 - 23 March 2016
Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning
Scottish Government
18 September 2012 - 23 March 2016
Education and Culture Committee
Member
05 November 2015 - 23 March 2016
Local Government and Regeneration Committee
Member
16 May 2013 - 05 November 2015
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
18 September 2012 - 16 May 2013
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Substitute Member
04 September 2012 - 18 September 2012
Health and Sport Committee
Member
01 June 2011 - 04 September 2012
Public Audit Committee
Member
23 June 2011 - 04 September 2012
Education and Culture Committee
Substitute Member
21 March 2012 - 01 May 2012
Scotland Bill Committee
Substitute Member
Register of interests
George'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 George Adam. The date of their initial statement was 01 June 2016.
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 Honorary President of Paisley Pirates.
I am a member of the Paisley Burgh Branch of the SNP.
I am patron of the Scottish Disability Equality Forum.
I am a member of Unite (T and G Section).
I am a member of the Club @ Renfrewshire.
I am a member of the 1820 Society.
I am a member of the MS Society of Scotland.
I am Chair of the St Mirren Independent Supporters’ Association.
Recent Activity
What was said
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.
Health and Sport Committee meeting date: 12 January 2021
Covid-19 (Impact on Sports Clubs and other Local Recreational Facilities)
George Adam (Paisley) (SNP): "Good morning, everyone. Tom Brown made an important point about bowling, but it also applies to other sports. It is not just about playing the sport and keeping healthy and fit; it is also about the social side and the interaction with others…
Chamber meeting date: 22 December 2020
UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
George Adam (Paisley) (SNP): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I continually had an error message. I would have voted no."
Health and Sport Committee meeting date: 15 December 2020
Covid-19 (Impact on Sports Clubs and other Local Recreational Facilities)
George Adam (Paisley) (SNP): "Good morning, minister and everyone else. I also declare my interests; I am the convener of the St Mirren Independent Supporters Association. It has a 28 per cent share in St Mirren Football Club, which will be fan owned by this time next year…
Health and Sport Committee meeting date: 15 December 2020
Scrutiny of NHS Boards (NHS Borders)
George Adam: "The NHS Borders submission lists a number of positive changes that have been made because of the pandemic and says that you mean to retain those, which is great. I have a simple question, however…
Education and Skills Committee meeting date: 9 December 2020
George Adam (Paisley) (SNP): "Good morning, minister. When I was listening to your exchange with Mr Gray, I was trying to work out the position, from what you had said earlier. You should bear in mind that I am relatively new to the committee and am playing catch-up…
Votes
How George Adam has voted in Parliament
Find out how George Adam has voted recently.
Trade and Co-operation Agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union
Submitted by: Ruth Davidson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Result 30 for, 94 against, 0 abstained, 5 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Trade and Co-operation Agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union
Submitted by: Nicola Sturgeon, Glasgow Southside, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Supported by: Michael Russell
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Result 92 for, 30 against, 1 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Trade and Co-operation Agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union
Submitted by: Richard Leonard, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Supported by: Anas Sarwar
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Result 94 for, 30 against, 0 abstained, 5 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Scottish General Election (Coronavirus) Bill
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 21, 2020
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, Michael Russell
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Result 117 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 12 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Result 33 for, 86 against, 0 abstained, 10 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by George Adam in Parliament
Find out what motions George Adam has submitted recently.
Written questions
Written questions George Adam has submitted in Parliament
These are the questions that this MSP has asked the Scottish Government about its work. It also includes any answer to these questions.
Asked by: Adam, George, Paisley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 23 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the COVID-19 legislation in place."
Answered by: John Swinney on 23 December 2020
Asked by: Adam, George, Paisley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its national COVID-19 Dementia Recovery Plan."
Answered by: Clare Haughey on 22 December 2020
Asked by: Adam, George, Paisley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the COVID-19 legislation in place."
Answered by: John Swinney on 21 December 2020
Asked by: Adam, George, Paisley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government when Phase 2 of the Learning Estate Investment Programme will be announced, and which school projects will be included within this phase."
Answered by: John Swinney on 18 December 2020
Asked by: Adam, George, Paisley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the coronavirus legislation in place."
Answered by: John Swinney on 17 December 2020
Asked by: Adam, George, Paisley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 14 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government whether COVID-19 funding for bus operators will be extended beyond 17 January 2021."
Answered by: Michael Matheson on 15 December 2020
Asked by: Adam, George, Paisley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on implementation of the expansion of funded early learning and childcare to 1,140 hours."
Answered by: Maree Todd on 14 December 2020
Asked by: Adam, George, Paisley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 10 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the COVID-19 legislation in place."
Answered by: John Swinney on 10 December 2020
Asked by: Adam, George, Paisley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 3 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the COVID-19 legislation in place."
Answered by: John Swinney on 3 December 2020
Asked by: Adam, George, Paisley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 November 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports of the UK Government including a pay freeze for most public sector workers in its pay remit in the next financial year, what assurances it can provide frontline health and adult social care workers in Scotland that they will be recognised for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic."
Answered by: Jeane Freeman on 30 November 2020
See all of George Adam's written questions submitted in Parliament