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 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 […]
SLOW AND STEADY ROUTE OUT OF LOCKDOWN ANNOUNCED
Following the First Minister’s announcement on the 23rd February, Paisley’s MSP is hopeful the ‘slow and steady’ approach taken by the Scottish Government will ensure Scotland returns to some semblance of normality as safely and effectively as possible. While the top priority remains the gradual reopening of schools – with all primary pupils set to […]
SCOTTISH CHILD PAYMENT OPENS TO FAMILIES IN PAISLEY
George Adam has welcomed the introduction of the Scottish Child Payment, which is set to make a difference to families across Paisley at a time when they need it most. The new SNP Scottish Government benefit will provide families with a much-needed boost as it will give eligible families and carers £40 every four weeks […]
THOUSANDS TO BE INVESTED INTO DRUG AND ALCOHOL SERVICES IN PAISLEY
Paisley’s MSP, George Adam, has welcomed millions of pounds of funding from the Scottish Government for drug and alcohol rehabilitation services, including those in Paisley. Announced by Scotland’s Finance Secretary Kate Forbes, £145.3m will be committed to alcohol and drugs services, including £50m to reduce drugs deaths in Scotland. Last week, the SNP Government provided […]
SNP BUDGET DELIVERS £3.5 BILLION FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WHILE TORIES DUCK RESPONSIBILITIES
George Adam has called on local politicians from all parties to get behind historic funding to continue the delivery of a social security system which places fairness, dignity and respect at its heart. SNP Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has committed a £3.5billion allocation for benefit spend in the next year – including £68 million to deliver the […]
GEORGE ADAM BACKS INCREASED SUPPORT FOR VITAL LOCAL SERVICES AS SNP BUDGET HANDS RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL £ 9.3M BOOST
Paisley’s MSP, George Adam, has backed draft budget proposals that commit £351.2 million for Renfrewshire Council in 2021/22. Scotland’s Finance Secretary Kate Forbes announced this week that the SNP Government will hand the local authority an additional £9.3 million on last year’s spending – an increase of 2.7% – in plans which will provide the […]