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Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Clare Adamson, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.Ah, Clare Adamson, depone that Ah wull be leal and haud aefauld affiliation tae His Maijesty King Chairles, his h...
Clare Adamson SNP Chamber
25 Mar 2026
Portfolio Question Time · Temporary Accommodation
One of my most frustrating constituent issues is when people who are expecting to move into accommodation cannot do so because it is not ready on time, which can cause stress for families. Will the cabinet secretary explain how the targeted £80 million investment to support lo...
8. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber
25 Mar 2026
Portfolio Question Time · Temporary Accommodation
Forgive me, Presiding Officer, but I hope that you will indulge me, as I wish to thank all those working across the Parliament campus to support MSPs, including the clerks, the Scottish Parliament information centre and the legal teams, and I wish all my colleagues the very be...
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber
19 Mar 2026
General Question Time · Neonatal Intensive Care Units
There has, rightly, been local concern about the plans, but can the minister again reassure my constituents that, of the 55 or so neonatal babies that are cared for each month at Wishaw, one or two babies are likely to be affected by the change in the planning, which will ensu...
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber
13 Mar 2026
Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I just wanted to say that this happened to me when I was working from home the other day. The others in the group of members who were online could hear me, but what I was saying was not being put out to the chamber. This is, I think, the...
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber
13 Mar 2026
Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I would have voted yes.
Clare Adamson SNP Chamber
12 Mar 2026
Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
I seek clarification. The member said that the service would be provided for patients within the NHS, but I am conscious that, once some patients access palliative care services or a hospice, they may no longer be funded through the NHS. Has the member given any consideration ...
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber
12 Mar 2026
Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
I thank members for the way in which they are approaching deliberation on the bill. However, I am concerned that, while the cabinet secretary has taken the position that the discussions so far are about ethics, we have also talked about what a treatment is and whether assisted...
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber
11 Mar 2026
Business Motions
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I would have voted yes.
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber
11 Mar 2026
Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. This relates to the vote on amendment 166. I am logged in to the system and it says “chat disabled”. I was therefore unable to make a point of order during the previous vote. Could somebody please explain to me why that happened and what...
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber
05 Mar 2026
Draft Climate Change Plan
As part of our pre-budget scrutiny for 2026-27, the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee considered the role of the culture sector in addressing climate change and reaching net zero. Our findings and recommendations were set out in our pre-budget report...
Clare Adamson SNP Chamber
04 Mar 2026
Portfolio Question Time · Social Care Packages
A constituent of mine was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in January 2025. They received no information apart from that they had not qualified for self-directed support. Ten months later, without any warning or communication, a home carer arrived at the door, stating that they had ...
7. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber
04 Mar 2026
Portfolio Question Time · Social Care Packages
To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take in response to reports that local authorities are reducing or withdrawing social care packages at short notice, including how it will ensure there is clear communication, adequate notice and safeguarding in place for any ...
The Convener (Clare Adamson) SNP Committee
26 Feb 2026
Decision on Taking Business in Private
Good morning, and welcome to the eighth meeting in 2026 of the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee. The fact that this is our last public session before dissolution will be of interest to committee members.Our first agenda item is a decision on taking ...
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber
25 Feb 2026
Budget (Scotland) (No 5) Bill: Stage 3
I find myself in the unusual position of agreeing with Stephen Kerr. I associate myself with his praise for Liz Smith, with whom I have worked in committee roles in the Parliament and whose contribution will be greatly missed.I also find myself being a bit reflective—I do not ...
Clare Adamson SNP Chamber
18 Feb 2026
Portfolio Question Time · Remand Prisoners (Co-located Support Services)
In my work with recovery groups, I still hear stories of people being released from prison with their belongings held back in the prison estate, which means that they do not have access to a mobile phone or a means of making an onward journey to their place of previous residen...
5. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber
18 Feb 2026
Portfolio Question Time · Remand Prisoners (Co-located Support Services)
To ask the Scottish Government what co-located services are available to support the welfare of remand prisoners released directly from court. (S6O-05527)
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber
05 Feb 2026
Decision Time
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My app would not connect. I would have voted yes.
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber
05 Feb 2026
First Minister’s Question Time
Since 2015, I have been supporting WASPI women in my constituency of Motherwell and Wishaw. WASPI campaigners from across Scotland have come to the Parliament today—some of them are in the public gallery—and they are rightly challenging the Labour Government’s latest U-turn, w...
The Convener (Clare Adamson) SNP Committee
05 Feb 2026
Decision on Taking Business in Private
Good morning, and a warm welcome to the fifth meeting in 2026 of the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee.Our first agenda item is a decision on taking business in private. Do members agree to take agenda item 3 in private and to consider the draft repo...
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber
04 Feb 2026
Urgent Questions
Will the cabinet secretary speak further on how the Scottish Government is ensuring that important safeguards are in place to protect the public and victims, while also taking the necessary actions to aid in relieving the pressures on the Scottish Prison Service?
Clare Adamson SNP Chamber
04 Feb 2026
Hospitality
No, thank you.The Government’s plan is targeted and sustainable, and it supports businesses. It is worth comparing Scotland’s approach with that of the rest of the UK, where hospitality businesses face higher rates, patchier relief and less certainty beyond short-term funding....
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber
04 Feb 2026
Hospitality
No one in the chamber underestimates the importance of Scotland’s hospitality sector. Those businesses breathe life into our communities. As the convener of the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee, I know their impact on the wellbeing of our communitie...
Clare Adamson SNP Chamber
04 Feb 2026
Portfolio Question Time · Local Government Payroll (Discussions with COSLA)
One of my constituents was affected by the issue in December, when she received two payroll payments, despite no increase in annual income. The issue affects the most vulnerable people in our society. It affects universal credit and housing benefit, leading to rent arrears.I w...
3. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber
04 Feb 2026
Portfolio Question Time · Local Government Payroll (Discussions with COSLA)
To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities regarding payroll practices in local authorities that can result in two wage payments in a single universal credit assessment period, and can lead to reduced entitlement...
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber
03 Feb 2026
Scottish Games Network’s “Level Up Scotland: A National Action Plan for the Scottish Games Sector”
I thank Michael Marra for introducing the cross-party group on the Scottish games ecosystem and the work that we have been doing with Brian Baglow and the games sector to get to the publication of “Level Up Scotland” and the launch of the national action plan for the Scottish ...
The Convener (Clare Adamson) SNP Committee
29 Jan 2026
Decision on Taking Business in Private
Good morning, and welcome to the fourth meeting of the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee in 2026. Our first item is a decision on whether to take item 4 in private. Do we agree to take that item in private?Members indicated agreement.
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber
28 Jan 2026
Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I was not able to connect to vote. I would have voted no.
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber
28 Jan 2026
MV Bella 1
I understand that the vessel is still berthed in the Moray Firth. Can the First Minister provide an update on any correspondence that he has received from the UK Government regarding the next steps for the vessel?
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber
22 Jan 2026
Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
I commend Sarah Boyack for her work and her commitment in this area. The proposals to define “sustainable development” and “wellbeing” in law, and to have oversight by the proposed commissioner, are reasonable asks. However, I note the work that the Social Justice and Social S...
Clare Adamson SNP Chamber
22 Jan 2026
Portfolio Question Time · Housing Support Services (Integration)
In my work in local food banks, I meet people who have been released from court, people who have been on remand and discharged from court and people who have been released from hospital with nowhere to go. The Scottish Government is joining up housing services with justice and...
6. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber
22 Jan 2026
Portfolio Question Time · Housing Support Services (Integration)
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to co-ordinate housing support services more effectively with health, social care and justice services, so that housing is fully integrated within wider public services, and no one is left behind when accessing support. (...
Clare Adamson SNP Chamber
21 Jan 2026
Budget 2026-27
I will do, Presiding Officer. My apologies—it is difficult to time my speech at home. We will take up several outstanding questions with the cabinet secretary. However, we welcome the progress towards the £100 million of additional funding for the culture sector, as delivered...
Clare Adamson SNP Chamber
21 Jan 2026
Budget 2026-27
My apologies, Presiding Officer. I welcome the opportunity to speak today on behalf of the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee. The committee adopted a cumulative approach to budget scrutiny over session 6. Consequently, our most recent budget report ...
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber
21 Jan 2026
Budget 2026-27
Thank you very much, Presiding Officer.
The Convener (Clare Adamson) SNP Committee
15 Jan 2026
Scottish Broadcasting
Good morning, and a warm welcome to the second meeting in 2026 of the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee. Our first agenda item is to continue taking evidence on Scottish broadcasting. For our first panel, we are joined by David Smith, who is the dire...
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber
14 Jan 2026
A9 Dualling (Programme for 2035 Completion)
I thank the cabinet secretary for her statement. I am really interested in the track record of delivering road infrastructure improvements, and I welcome the commitments on both the A9 and A96 that we have heard about this afternoon. Will the cabinet secretary tell us a bit mo...
Clare Adamson SNP Chamber
14 Jan 2026
Finance and Local Government · PFI and PPP Payment Obligations (Local Authorities)
The PFI legacy contracts that were agreed under previous Labour and Conservative Governments still cost Scotland more than £1 billion per year. One project in my area, which had an estimated value of £150 million, is now expected to cost £764 million. Will the cabinet secreta...
8. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber
14 Jan 2026
Finance and Local Government · PFI and PPP Payment Obligations (Local Authorities)
To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to local authorities, including North Lanarkshire Council, that face significant annual private finance initiative and public private partnership payment obligations, which are estimated to amount to approximately £26.6 m...
Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber
13 Jan 2026
Budget 2026-27
Scotland has always taken its international responsibilities very seriously indeed, and we have a proud tradition of supporting those in need. That is reflected in the Government’s ambitions on climate justice and reparations. What provision does the budget make for the fundin...
The Convener SNP Committee
18 Dec 2025
Legal Mechanism for any Independence Referendum
I have to draw the meeting to a close. Cabinet secretary, I thank you and your officials for your attendance at committee this morning. I ask people to clear the room really quickly, because we have another agenda item that I hope that we will get through before we have to le...
The Convener SNP Committee
18 Dec 2025
Legal Mechanism for any Independence Referendum
I am sorry. This is a serious issue on a serious report that we have done a considerable amount of work on. Cabinet secretary, your views have been made clear on the record and I note your concern about being misrepresented, but we have to move on and let other members have a ...
The Convener SNP Committee
18 Dec 2025
Legal Mechanism for any Independence Referendum
I am very conscious of time. Two other members are waiting to come in and we have another agenda item, so I ask everybody to be concise in their questions and answers.
The Convener SNP Committee
18 Dec 2025
Legal Mechanism for any Independence Referendum
Can we move on? I think—
The Convener SNP Committee
18 Dec 2025
Legal Mechanism for any Independence Referendum
I just want to say that we are straying into certain areas that are to do with the election. Can we stick to the substantive report that we have done and the cabinet secretary’s evidence on that?
The Convener SNP Committee
18 Dec 2025
Legal Mechanism for any Independence Referendum
Mr Halcro Johnston is next.
The Convener SNP Committee
18 Dec 2025
Legal Mechanism for any Independence Referendum
We will move to questions, and I will bring in Mr Brown first.
The Convener SNP Committee
18 Dec 2025
Legal Mechanism for any Independence Referendum
Welcome back. Under agenda item 2, we will conclude the taking of evidence for our inquiry on the legal mechanism for any independence referendum. We are again joined by Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, and I welcome Luke McBra...
The Convener SNP Committee
18 Dec 2025
Transparency of Intergovernmental Activity
That would be very helpful—thank you. I suspend the meeting for five minutes before we move on to item 2. 10:12 Meeting suspended. 10:20 On resuming—
The Convener SNP Committee
18 Dec 2025
Transparency of Intergovernmental Activity
Is there an indicative timescale for when that work might be completed?
The Convener SNP Committee
18 Dec 2025
Transparency of Intergovernmental Activity
I have a final question, cabinet secretary. In our report on the work that we have done on the Sewel convention, we recommended that there should be a memorandum of understanding. The UK Government agreed that that would be a good way forward. Has any substantive work been don...
The Convener SNP Committee
18 Dec 2025
Transparency of Intergovernmental Activity
I apologise for the lozenge and the cold. I am conscious that we are over time for what we expected for the agenda item, but Mr Brown and Mr Bibby are keen to come in. Mr Brown, do you have a question that is supplementary to what we have just discussed?
The Convener SNP Committee
18 Dec 2025
Transparency of Intergovernmental Activity
I will first bring in Mr Harvie, who has been waiting a while, and then I will bring in Mr Halcro Johnston and then Mr Bibby.
The Convener SNP Committee
18 Dec 2025
Transparency of Intergovernmental Activity
Mr Halcro Johnston and Mr Bibby have indicated that they want to come in. Do you wish to speak on this area or to raise a new area?
The Convener SNP Committee
18 Dec 2025
Transparency of Intergovernmental Activity
Mr Brown used the word “contempt”, which sounds like an active term to use. Is “ambivalence” closer to the mark? We also heard in London that the devolved nations are not on the radar of some Whitehall departments.
The Convener SNP Committee
18 Dec 2025
Transparency of Intergovernmental Activity
Thank you, cabinet secretary. We will now have questions from the committee.
The Convener SNP Committee
18 Dec 2025
Transparency of Intergovernmental Activity
Something that has come up repeatedly at the committee is the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020. We have done a lot of work on that, and we see that some of the Labour members in the Welsh Assembly are now raising queries about that act. Do you think that the views of th...
The Convener (Clare Adamson) SNP Committee
18 Dec 2025
Transparency of Intergovernmental Activity
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the 34th and final meeting of the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee in 2025. The first item on our agenda is to take concluding evidence on the transparency of intergovernmental activity and its implications fo...
The Convener SNP Committee
11 Dec 2025
Legal Mechanism for any Independence Referendum
As there are no further questions from the committee, that concludes our questioning this morning. I thank you all for an interesting session and for all the work that you did prior to the meeting to send your briefings to the committee. I wish you all a safe journey home and ...
The Convener SNP Committee
11 Dec 2025
Legal Mechanism for any Independence Referendum
Thank you. Does anyone else want to comment?
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Meeting of the Parliament 14 May 2026 [Draft]

14 May 2026 · S7 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Oaths and Affirmations
Adamson, Clare SNP Motherwell and Wishaw Watch on SPTV

I, Clare Adamson, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.

Ah, Clare Adamson, depone that Ah wull be leal and haud aefauld affiliation tae His Maijesty King Chairles, his heirs, and ony fa come efter him. Sae help me God.

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