Scottish Parliament
Clare Adamson has served as a Member of the Scottish Parliament since 2011. She was first elected to represent the Central Scotland region and, since 2016, has proudly represented her own community as the MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw.
Parliamentary Roles
Clare currently serves as the Convener of the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee. She is also a member of the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee.
Previously, she chaired both the Education and Skills Committee and the Social Security Committee, contributing to key policy developments in these areas.
Cross-Party Groups (CPGs)
Clare is actively involved in several Cross-Party Groups, which bring together MSPs, organisations, and members of the public to discuss and influence policy in specific areas.
Chaired CPGs
- Accident Prevention and Safety Awareness
Clare has long campaigned for improved safety outcomes, especially in communities facing deprivation. She chairs this group to address gaps in data collection and promote preventative policy. - Science and Technology
With a background in IT, Clare is passionate about increasing diversity in STEM. She chairs this group to encourage innovation and support Scotland’s role in the fourth industrial revolution. - Scottish Games Ecosystem
Clare founded this group to support Scotland’s thriving games sector. The group explores the economic, social, and cultural potential of gaming technologies across industries like education, healthcare, and construction.
Other CPG Memberships
Clare is also a member of several other CPGs, including:
- Chronic Pain
- Colleges and Universities
- Culture and Communities
- Europe
- Freedom of Religion or Belief
- Germany
- Industrial Communities
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Music
- Recreational Boating and Marine Tourism
- Skills
- Sport
- Ukraine
Stay Informed
You can keep up to date with Clare's contributions in Parliament by visiting her Scottish Parliament profile.
