From the Chamber

Stay informed with the latest updates from Clare Adamson MSP’s work in the Scottish Parliament.

This page features insights into Clare’s parliamentary activity. You can explore photos, videos, and commentary that reflect her ongoing commitment to the people of Motherwell and Wishaw and across Scotland.

Finance and Local Government: the impact of payroll timing on Universal Credit

February 5, 2026|Categories: Business, Community, From the Chamber, Local Government, Poverty and Inequality, Social Security, UK Government, Universal Credit|Tags: #cosla, #payrolltiming, #publicsector, #rentarrears, #UniversalCredit|

I raised the impact of payroll timing on Universal Credit, after a constituent of mine, a support assistant, received two wage payments in one assessment period with no increase in income. This can lead to [...]

Saving Scottish Hospitality

February 5, 2026|Categories: Budget, Celebrating Our Communities, Community, From the Chamber, Motherwell and Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, Social Security, Tax, UK Government|Tags: #communitysupport, #hospitality, #HospitalityIndustry, #hospitalitysector, #NightTimeEconomy, Community, SNP|

Yesterday I spoke in support of Scotland’s hospitality sector and the vital role it plays in our communities. Our pubs, cafés, restaurants and late-night venues are under real pressure from rising costs, staffing challenges and [...]

Level Up Scotland: A National Action Plan for the Scottish Games Sector

February 4, 2026|Categories: Business, From the Chamber, Scottish Government|Tags: #creativescotland, #innovation, #levelupscotland, #scottishgames|

Delighted to speak in the Chamber yesterday alongside the other co-convener, members of the Scottish Games Ecosystem, and colleagues to mark the launch of Level Up Scotland: A National Action Plan for the Scottish Games [...]

First Minister Statement: Update on the MV Bella-1

January 29, 2026|Categories: Environment, From the Chamber, Scottish Government, UK Government|Tags: #Bella1, #environment, #firstminister, #MorayFirth, #scotland, SNP|

I raised concerns with the First Minister about the Bella-1, currently berthed in the Moray Firth, and asked what engagement there has been with the UK Government on next steps. Protecting our natural environment is [...]

Debate: Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill – The Right to a Cultural Life

January 28, 2026|Categories: Budget, Community, Education, From the Chamber, Health, Scottish Government|Tags: #DevelopmentGoals, #mentalhealth, #PublicService, #scotland, #ScotlandsFuture, #ScottishCulture, #sustainability, #sustainabledevelopment, #wellbeing, Culture|

I spoke in yesterday’s Stage 1 debate on the Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill about why wellbeing must be more than just a buzzword and why culture has to sit at its heart. Through [...]

Portfolio Questions: Social Justice and Housing – Coordinating Support Services

January 28, 2026|Categories: Community, From the Chamber, Local Government, Poverty and Inequality, Scottish Government|Tags: #askandact, #BothVotesSNP, #homelessprevention, #housing, #motherwellandwishaw, #socialcare, #ThirdSector, SNP|

Yesterday I asked the Cabinet Secretary for Housing about how we better join up housing with health, social care and justice services so people aren’t being discharged from hospital or court with nowhere to go. [...]

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