Hansard

Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber

25 Oct 2016

Standing Order Rule Changes (First Minister’s Question Time)

The Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee proposes some changes to the rules on First Minister’s question time. Since the start of the parliamentary session, the Presiding Officer has trialled changes to the format for First Minister’s question time. Up to ei...

Clare Adamson SNP Committee

29 Apr 2015

Budget Strategy Phase 2016-17

I have a supplementary question on what we have just been talking about. I suppose that it is a general question for four members of the panel, but perhaps a very specific question for Mr Morris; it concerns the influence, if any, that they have been able to have on the procur...

Clare Adamson (Central Scotland) (SNP) SNP Committee

17 Apr 2012

European Union Structural Funds

I have a follow-up question and a more general question for all the witnesses.Pat McHugh talked about bringing all the funds together. There is difficulty in terms of accessing what have not traditionally been funds for Scotland—there seems to be a gap in knowledge of how to g...

Clare Adamson SNP Committee

27 Nov 2012

Skills Development Scotland

The next question touches on Mr Findlay’s earlier question. We have had a lot of discussion about the college sector and how short courses and flexible courses seem to appeal to women. Is there flexibility for part-time working within the modern apprenticeship programme? Are t...

Clare Adamson (Central Scotland) (SNP) SNP Chamber

03 Oct 2013

Common Agricultural Policy

I was born in the decade of the inception of CAP, which brings to mind the old Benjamin Franklin quotation about there being nothing surer than death and taxes. Perhaps it should be, “There is nothing surer than death, taxes and calls for CAP reform.” I suppose that we should ...

Clare Adamson SNP Committee

20 Feb 2014

Independence: European Union Membership Inquiry

My question follows on from Patricia Ferguson’s question about the red-line issues. Even if the situation arose in negotiations in which membership of the euro was deemed to be necessary and Scotland’s membership depended on that, can you envisage any situation in which member...

Clare Adamson SNP Committee

11 Mar 2014

Broadcasting

Thank you. It would be very helpful if that breakdown could be provided. I will move on to my own question. I do not know whether you were able to view the earlier evidence session, but I asked Professor Robertson a specific question about the methodology in his research. He...

Clare Adamson SNP Committee

15 May 2014

Independence: Citizenship and Immigration

I indicated that I wanted to speak quite a while ago. I have to say that I am finding the discussion quite frustrating. Perhaps we should have considered asylum at a different time, because it seems that we are in danger of conflating immigration and the country’s economic ne...

Clare Adamson SNP Committee

12 Jun 2014

Independence: International Policy

My initial question is to Alyson Bailes. In an article for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, you wrote: “Scotland would be joining a set of nations that have often flourished in modern Europe, so long as they grasp the implications of their status and the carefu...

Clare Adamson (Central Scotland) (SNP) SNP Chamber

12 Aug 2014

Economic Opportunities of Independence

On 18 September, the Scottish people will be given a chance to vote and to answer the question: should Scotland be an independent nation? The yes camp have made a very positive case for why Scotland should indeed be an independent nation. The other camp—the better together cam...

Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber

21 Mar 2018

Portfolio Question Time · Gender Equality (Promotion)

In the spirit of Mr Carlaw’s question, I want to congratulate the Scottish women’s rugby team on their successes during the recent six nations championship. Does the cabinet secretary agree that full devolution of employment law to Scotland would fully equip the Government to...

The Convener SNP Committee

21 Nov 2018

Music Tuition in Schools Inquiry

That leads on to a supplementary question that I want to ask. The graduate year students from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland whom we met last week are studying for BEd degrees so that they can be music teachers. I have a question about the sustainability of the service. A...

The Convener SNP Committee

05 Jun 2019

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Inquiry

Thank you. We have quite a big panel this morning. When you want to respond to a question from the committee, please indicate that to me or the clerks and we will try to ensure that everybody gets an opportunity. Our first question will be from Liz Smith.

The Convener SNP Committee

12 Jun 2019

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Inquiry

As we move on to item 4, I declare interests as vice-chair of the Scottish Schools Education Research Centre and a member of the British Computer Society. This item is an evidence-taking session for our inquiry into science, technology, engineering and mathematics in early ye...

The Convener SNP Committee

09 Oct 2019

Disclosure (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Thank you. When you wish to respond to a question, please indicate to me or the clerks, and we will ensure that you are brought in. We have a broad range of topics to cover, and we begin with a question from Dr Allan.

The Convener (Clare Adamson) SNP Committee

13 Nov 2019

Disclosure (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Good morning, and welcome to the 30th meeting in 2019 of the Education and Skills Committee. I remind everyone present to turn mobile phones and other devices to silent for the duration of the meeting. The first item of business is our fourth evidence session on the Disclosur...

The Convener SNP Committee

04 Mar 2020

Disclosure (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2

Our next agenda item is stage 2 of the Disclosure (Scotland) Bill. I welcome to the committee Maree Todd, who is the Minister for Children and Young People, and her officials. Everyone should have a copy of the bill, the marshalled list of amendments, which sets out the amend...

Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber

17 Apr 2020

Members’ Virtual Question Time · Covid-19 (Rent Issues)

Many families are struggling and feeling concerned at the moment; some will be struggling to meet their rent payments. What support is there for tenants who find themselves in that position and where should they go for the help and advice that they need at this time?

Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber

23 Apr 2020

Members’ Virtual Question Time · Exam Candidates (Ranking)

In relation to the guidance that the Scottish Qualifications Authority has issued, will the cabinet secretary assure us that the ranking of candidates will not undermine teacher judgment? How can moderation processes ensure parity across schools and subject areas?

The Convener SNP Committee

15 May 2020

Scottish Funding Council (Covid-19 Response)

Iain Gray, who wanted to ask a supplementary question, appears to have lost his connection. We will move on to a question from Jamie Greene.

The Convener SNP Committee

05 Jun 2020

School Education: Covid-19

I have a final question, which I appreciate is quite a big one. Given the lack of time, if you would prefer to answer it by writing to the committee with information, we would be more than happy to receive that. The question is about the challenges for specific subject areas—...

Clare Adamson SNP Chamber

04 Nov 2020

Portfolio Question Time · Covid-19 (Physical Activity)

I thank the minister for his answers both to my question and to the previous questions on football. We know that organised sports provide a great deal of physical and mental health benefits for participants. However, a number of amateur football clubs in my constituency have ...

The Convener SNP Committee

09 Dec 2020

Funded Childcare

I will take a quick—I hope—supplementary question from Mr Neil and then go to Mr Gibson. Interruption. Sorry, Mr Neil, I have just seen the note of your question, and it is about another area, so I will bring in Mr Gibson just now and then come back to Mr Neil.

Clare Adamson SNP Chamber

16 Dec 2020

Portfolio Question Time · Education (United Kingdom Internal Market Bill)

The bill threatens to alienate our international allies and to hamstring devolved policy and governance to the whims of an increasingly desperate Tory Administration that just seems to treat Scotland with contempt. Endless uncertainties persist, as mentioned in the previous qu...

The Convener SNP Committee

13 Jan 2021

Covid-19: Learning and Teaching in the Senior Phase

I do not see anyone else wanting to come in, so I will move on to a question from Oliver Mundell, which will be the final question in this evidence session. 16:00

The Convener SNP Committee

27 Jan 2021

Subordinate Legislation

As we are meeting remotely and it is not easy to see members on screen, we will vote on the instrument using the text box on BlueJeans. Once I ask the question on the motion, I will ask members to put a Y for yes, an N for no or an A for abstain in the text box. The question ...

The Convener SNP Committee

27 Jan 2021

Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2

Okay. I have not seen any indications from Ms Rennie or the other witnesses that they want to come in on that question, so I will go back to Ms Wishart. Ms Wishart has indicated that her question has been answered, so I will move to questions from Mr Johnson, please.

The Convener SNP Committee

27 Jan 2021

Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2

Mr Mundell has a supplementary question in the same area—it is either on Ross Greer’s question or on the previous one—so I will go to him first, and then Mr Whelan can wrap up his responses to both questions.

The Convener SNP Committee

03 Feb 2021

Additional Support for Learning Review

Before we move to questions from Ms Mackay, I will ask a supplementary question. At our meeting last week, Mr Johnson asked Maree Todd a question about support in early years settings. In her response, she was unequivocal that there should be no need to wait for a diagnosis or...

Clare Adamson SNP Chamber

11 Feb 2021

Portfolio Question Time · Local Authorities (Tourism) (Support)

If standing orders had permitted, I would have caveated my question by noting the clear advice offered by the First Minister regarding caution about planning holidays in today’s Covid briefing. In my Motherwell and Wishaw constituency we are blessed with a number of sites of ...

The Convener SNP Committee

24 Feb 2021

Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

They want to, Ms Lamont, but before they do I will ask a supplementary question to Mr Neil’s. It is to do with the decision to repeal the child’s plan that is provided for in part 5 of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014. In the chamber, Mr Swinney said: “The ch...

The Convener SNP Committee

03 Mar 2021

Coronavirus and Education

I am sorry, Mr Johnson, but we are losing your connection. We missed a lot of your question. I think that you were making a comparison between chemistry and English. Could you repeat the final point in your question?

Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber

24 Mar 2021

Portfolio Question Time · Digital Exclusion (Glasgow Schools)

I beg your pardon: I had pressed the button for my own question later.

The Convener SNP Committee

16 Sep 2021

Pre-budget Scrutiny 2022-23: Culture Sector

I think that Ms Campbell is back and wants to come in. If any of the witnesses want to answer a question that has been directed to someone else, I ask that they could type R in the chat in BlueJeans. It is difficult to convene the meeting virtually, as you do not get the same ...

4. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber

22 Sep 2021

Portfolio Question Time · Vaccination Certification (Status)

To ask the Scottish Government what arrangements are in place for people to question their Covid-19 vaccine certification status if they believe their records are incorrect. (S6O-00170)

The Convener SNP Committee

23 Sep 2021

Pre-Budget Scrutiny 2022-23: Culture Sector

We have another question about museums. I remind people to put an R in the chat if they wish to comment. Ms Minto’s question will be for Ms Casot again, I think.

The Convener (Clare Adamson) SNP Committee

11 Nov 2021

United Kingdom Internal Market Inquiry

Good morning, and welcome to the ninth meeting of the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee. We have received apologies from Maurice Golden MSP and Mark Ruskell MSP. At 11 am today, we will pause for a short act of remembrance, which will take place thr...

The Convener SNP Committee

18 Nov 2021

UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act 2021 (Draft Policy Statement and Draft Annual Report)

I said that that was the final question, but I have a supplementary question on that point. You said that we have gone to a higher standard than the European Union and that there is no divergence, but the UK Government has not done so. One issue that was raised in the evidence...

The Convener SNP Committee

13 Jan 2022

United Kingdom Internal Market

Our next item is the committee’s inquiry into the United Kingdom internal market. This is the committee’s fourth panel on this topic. The committee will hear from Jonathan Scott, non-executive director and chair, Competition and Markets Authority; Rachel Merelie, senior direct...

The Convener SNP Committee

03 Feb 2022

Scottish Government’s International Work

I have a final question for Mr Hampson, which touches on my first question. As the relationships have been changing so much, it is perhaps interesting to probe some of the weaknesses that we had previously. I do not want in any way to diminish the absolute success of the summe...

The Convener SNP Committee

22 Sep 2022

Pre-budget Scrutiny

Under item 2, we will begin to take evidence as part of our pre-budget scrutiny on the culture spending portfolio. I welcome to the committee meeting Jim Hollington, who is chief executive of Dance Base; David Avery, who is negotiations officer at Prospect; Kirsty Cumming, who...

The Convener SNP Committee

06 Oct 2022

Pre-budget Scrutiny

I have a supplementary question about the impact of the announcement on the youth music initiative. It exposed the precarious contract position for a lot of people who work in the sector. It is disappointing that the youth music initiative was conflated with core education fun...

The Convener SNP Committee

27 Oct 2022

Northern Ireland Protocol Bill

I am conscious of time, but I will finish with a question that is really for the wider public’s understanding. We have heard quite concerning things. In your last contribution, Dr Fox, you said that the situation is “extremely worrying”. I think that Sir Jonathan Jones said ea...

The Convener SNP Committee

24 Nov 2022

Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill

I think that our discussion has covered our three themes. Before I ask a question about levelling up and the Scottish Government, however, Mr Ruskell has a question.

The Convener SNP Committee

01 Dec 2022

Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill

Under item 2, the committee will continue to take evidence on a legislative consent memorandum for the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill. We are joined by: Isobel Mercer, senior policy officer at RSPB Scotland; David McKay, head of policy, Scotland, at the Soil Asso...

The Convener SNP Committee

01 Dec 2022

Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill

I would like to ask a possibly final question—I never want to say “final question” at this committee, because it quite often is not. We have talked a lot about the resource issues in relation to Government capacity and the civil service being distracted. However, have any of ...

The Convener SNP Committee

02 Feb 2023

Crisis in Ukraine

Does anyone else want to comment on Dr Allan’s question at this stage? I should say that the witnesses do not need to answer every question. If you have a particular interest in answering, you can indicate to me and I will bring you in. I should have explained that at the top...

2. Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP) SNP Chamber

29 Jun 2023

General Question Time · Mental Health Support (Motherwell and Wishaw)

Presiding Officer, I apologise for missing the start of question time. To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting people in the Motherwell and Wishaw constituency to access mental health support. (S6O-02449)

The Convener SNP Committee

07 Sep 2023

Office for the Internal Market (Annual Report)

That was, indeed, helpful and sets the scene for our deliberations. I will open with a question about an area of concern that has been raised by the committee, as a scrutiny committee of the Scottish Parliament. My question is about the transparency of the common frameworks. I...

The Convener (Clare Adamson) SNP Committee

21 Sep 2023

Pre-budget Scrutiny 2024-25

Good morning, and a warm welcome to the 25th meeting in 2023 of the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee. Our first agenda item is evidence as part of our pre-budget scrutiny on funding for culture. We are delighted to be joined this morning by Duncan ...

The Convener SNP Committee

16 Nov 2023

Touring Artists

I would like to ask a final question, but I am completely out of time, so I will share my thoughts with regard to Mr Brown’s question. In relation to funding, is it fair to compare Scotland as a non-state, if you like, with other states? Would it be fairer to compare Scotland ...

The Convener SNP Committee

23 Nov 2023

Historic Environment Strategy

We have some supplementary questions on that topic. Mark Ruskell, do you have a supplementary question, or is your question on a new topic?

The Convener SNP Committee

23 Nov 2023

Historic Environment Strategy

Can you hear us, Caroline? We have probably lost you for the remainder of our time—I am sorry about that. If you want to give the committee feedback in writing on Ms Forbes’s question, that would be really helpful. Does anyone else want to come in on that question?

The Convener (Clare Adamson) SNP Committee

11 Jan 2024

Budget Scrutiny 2024-25

I wish you a good morning and a warm welcome to the first meeting in 2024 of the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee. Happy new year to everyone who is participating and watching. Our first agenda item is to take evidence as part of our budget scrutin...

The Convener SNP Committee

18 Jan 2024

Budget Scrutiny 2024-25

This needs to be your final question, Mr Bibby—a really small question, please, and a really succinct one.

The Convener SNP Committee

30 Oct 2025

Historic Environment Scotland

Before we move on to the next member, I would like to ask a question. The Scottish Government sponsorship team has been attending board meetings since May. Could you give us a bit of information about what its role is? Is the sponsorship team’s role purely observational or has...

The Convener SNP Committee

06 Nov 2025

Historic Environment Scotland

Mr Kerr, please do not interrupt witnesses. The question was asked; the answer is on the record. Can we move on to the next question?

Clare Adamson SNP Committee

04 Oct 2011

Draft Budget 2012-13 and Spending Review 2011

I have a question on the FE outputs. The ministerial guidance contains additional targets for colleges in relation to retention levels. There is also an indication that courses and qualifications need to be fit for purpose, with a sharper focus on jobs and growth. Those are lo...

Clare Adamson SNP Committee

04 Oct 2011

Draft Budget 2012-13 and Spending Review 2011

I have a quick question. You talked about your partnership work. Careers advice comes from schools, too. Given the retention rate, is that partnership working as well as it could? Is such work regionalised?

Clare Adamson (Central Scotland) (SNP) SNP Committee

06 Sep 2011

Skills

My question has been partially answered. I am interested in what you said about the new industries that you are now engaging with—the creative industries, pharmacy and so on. Are you confident that the engagement with young people at school is happening early enough to enable ...