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);
GEORGE ADAM DELIGHTED BY CONFIRMATION THAT LOCAL CLUBS CAN ACCESS HARSHIP AND CLOSURE GRANTS
Paisley’s MSP, George Adam, welcomes the Economy Secretary’s confirmation that hardship and closure grants will be paid to bowling and other sports clubhouses which are licensed to serve alcohol. Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop said: “Earlier this month, we announced a £40 million Fund to support specific businesses currently required to close or operate with restrictions. […]
GEORGE ADAM URGES CHANCELLOR TO PROPERLY SUPPORT PAISLEY BUDDIES THROUGH NEW JOB SUPPORT SCHEME
Paisley’s MSP, George Adam, and Economy Secretary, Fiona Hyslop, have called on the Chancellor to ensure the lowest paid furloughed workers are properly supported through its new Job Support Scheme (JSS). The JSS will replace the existing Job Retention Scheme from Sunday (1 November) but Ms Hyslop has warned that the change will cut the […]
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT PUBLISHES PPE ACTION PLAN TO ENSURE PROTECTION IS AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO NEED IT
Providing key workers with access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic through winter and beyond is the focus of an action plan published by the Scottish Government. The Plan covers health, social care and other essential public services where people need to wear masks, gloves, eye protection and/or gowns to combat […]
FACE COVERING EXEMPTION CARDS LAUNCHED BY SNP GOVERNMENT TO SUPPORT EVERYONE TO FEEL SAFER
The Scottish Government has produced a face covering exemption card, to support those who are unable to wear one to feel more confident and safe when accessing public spaces and using public services. The Scottish Government was the first of the devolved administrations to produce guidance on the use of face coverings – recognising exemptions […]
LOCAL MINERS CONVICTED DURING STRIKE TO BE PARDONED AS SNP GOVERNMENT LEADS THE WAY TO “RIGHT A HISTORIC WRONG”
Paisley’s MSP, George Adam, has welcomed news that Scottish miners convicted during the year-long strike in the 1980s are to be pardoned by the SNP Government. Scotland’s Justice Secretary, Humza Yousaf, made the announcement in Holyrood today following the publication of an independent review into the matter. It is believed about 1,400 miners were […]
PAISLEY’S MSP: SLAPPING EXTRA CHARGES ON TO THE COST OF ESSENTIAL PPE IS ABSOLUTELY SHOCKING
Paisley’s MSP, George Adam, has branded the UK Tory government’s decision to allow the temporary suspension of VAT on personal protective equipment (PPE) to expire as “shocking”. VAT on PPE was cut to 0% in May following a campaign from trade union groups and opposition parties, with the cut applying to items such as face […]