Welcome to the Website of Paisley’s MSP 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);
CALL FOR UK GOVERNEMNT TO ENSURE £70 MILLION FUNDING PLEDGES ARE HONOURED
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 […]
PAISLEY’S MSP: HOW ARE WE SUPPORTING THOSE UNABLE TO BE WITH RELATIVES RECEIVING END OF LIFE CARE
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 […]
2,680 CARERS IN RENFREWSHIRE DUE TO RECEIVE EXTRA PAYMENT
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 […]
PUBLIC IN PAISLEY TO HAVE THEIR SAY ON LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS
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 […]
1,498 RENFREWSHIRE BUSINESSES GET £17.23 MILLION CASH SUPPORT THROUGH COVID-19 CRISIS
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 […]
£8.2 MILLION FUNDING PACKAGE ENSURES GPS AND PHARMACIES WILL REMAIN OPEN DURING MAY BANK HOLIDAY
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 […]