Welcome to the Website of George Adam
George was first elected to serve as MSP for Paisley at the 2011 Scottish Parliament election. He was previously elected to Renfrewshire Council as the Councillor for the Paisley South Ward. He lives in Paisley with his wife Stacey. In the Scottish Parliament, George is the Chief Whip for the Parliamentary Group of SNP MSPs and holds the position of Parliamentary Liaison Officer (PLO) to the Cabinet Secretary Communities, Social Security and Equalities and is currently a member of the Social Security Committee.
George is currently a member on the following committees;
George is also a member on the following Cross Party Groups (CPG’s);
PAISLEY’S MSP WELCOMES SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT TAKING OVER SCOTRAIL
Paisley’s MSP, George Adam, has welcomed the announcement that the SNP Scottish Government is taking over the running of the country’s rail franchise, which will see Scotland’s railways firmly in the hands of Scotland’s people. ScotRail services will move into public sector control when the current franchise with Abellio expires – expected to happen in […]
FIRST MINISTER ANNOUNCES TIMETABLE FOR EASING COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
On Tuesday 16th March the First Minister outlined the Scottish Government’s timetable for easing the current COVID-19 restrictions and published the phased plan in ‘COVID-19: Scotland’s Strategic Framework. Since the Strategic Framework was originally published on the 23rd February, significant progress has been made in suppressing the virus and while there is no room for […]
PAISLEY’S MSP WELCOMES SNP COMMITMENT TO BUILD 100,000 HOMES & SUPPORT 14,000 JOBS
George Adam, MSP for Paisley, has welcomed a commitment by the SNP to deliver 100,000 affordable homes in Scotland by 2032 – if re-elected in May. The Housing to 2040 plan will create 14,000 jobs and invest £16billion in housing infrastructure across Scotland, including right here in Paisley. Key plans from the scheme include: delivering […]
GEORGE ADAM BACKS BUDGET TO DELIVER FOR SCOTLAND & SECURE COVID RECOVERY
Paisley’s MSP, George Adam, has voted to pass the Scottish Government’s budget for 2021/22 – securing additional funding for our NHS, education, local government, and other vital frontline services with total investment increasing by £3.8 billion. The amended Budget will ensure the introduction of free school meals for all primary school pupils by August 2022, […]
GEORGE ADAM URGES EMPLOYERS IN PAISLEY TO APPLY FOR APPRENTICESHIP GRANT
Paisley’s MSP has urged employers in town to apply for the SNP Government’s £15 million Apprenticeship Employer Grant. Marking Scottish Apprenticeship Week, that runs from 1st to 7th March, the MSP has encouraged employers to make the most of the fund which would provide £5,000 for taking on or upskilling a 16 to 24-year old […]
PAISLEY’S MSP DELIGHTED BY PLANS TO RESUME CARE HOME VISITING
Paisley’s MSP, George Adam, asked the Scottish Government when care home residents will be able to see close friends and family and was delighted by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport’s response. Health Secretary, Jeane Freeman, confirmed on the 24th February that safe, indoor visiting will resume from early March so long as the […]