Scotland’s approach to implementing the ‘test, trace, isolate, support’ strategy, Test and Protect, is now live across the country. Test and Protect will help us gradually change the restrictions that help to suppress COVID-19 so society can adapt to a new normal. If you experience any one of the symptoms – a high temperature, a […]
Paisley’s MSP has encouraged parents of children aged four to five to apply for the SNP Government’s Best Start Grant. A one-off £250 payment is currently open to eligible families, with a child who was born between 1st March 2015 and 29th February 2016, who will be starting primary school later this year. The […]
Paisley’s MSP has called on the UK Government to honour the coronavirus funding pledges made by Boris Johnson after they seem to have backtracked on £70 million worth of funding for business and charities in Scotland. On 2nd May, the UK Government announced a £617 million extension to business grants, which it advised would generate £60 […]
During Vitual Question Time on Thursday, George Adam, SNP MSP for Paisley, asked the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport how the Scottish Government is continuing to monitor advice for those receiving palliative and end of life care during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to his question, Jeane Freeman confirmed that the Scottish Government is […]
Paisley’s MSP praises the vital work done by carers across Scotland during the COVID-19 pandemic and asked what is being done to support unpaid careers during First Minister’s Questions on Wednesday. As an unpaid carer himself, George Adam was delighted with the response to his question and the announcement that thousands across his local area […]
Paisley’s MSP George Adam has urged the public to have their say as the Scottish Government publishes an update on what life might look like when coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions are altered. COVID-19: A Framework for Decision Making says the current lockdown is pushing the number of infectious cases down, but concludes that the virus continues to pose a […]
Paisley’s MSP has welcomed new figures showing that 1,498 businesses in Renfrewshire have received Scottish Government grants to support firms through the coronavirus crisis. A total of £17.23 million has been awarded throughout the local community by a Scottish Government scheme to support small businesses and the retail, hospitality and leisure sector. This grant support […]
Paisley’s MSP asked the Health Secretary what support is being made available for constituents who need access to primary care services during the upcoming bank holiday, and what advice she can give to those who are concerned during these unprecedented times. George Adam raised this issue in the chamber in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday […]
Paisley’s MSP George Adam has said that the public must prepare for restrictions on normal life to continue for some time. The comments come as the Scottish Government published a new document outlining how decisions will be taken to control coronavirus (COVID-19) while restoring a degree of normality to everyday life. The paper – COVID-19: […]
George Adam, Paisley’s MSP has called on the UK government to extend the Brexit negotiation deadline to avoid a further big economic hit on top of the coronavirus crisis, and to ensure that every effort is put towards tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. The UK has formally left the European Union but is currently in a “transition period.” This means it is following […]