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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;

    • Education and Skills Committee (Member)
    • Justice Committee (Member)
    • Social Security Committee (Member)

George is also a member on the following Cross Party Groups (CPG’s);

    • Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Armed Forces and Veterans Community (Member)
    • Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Aviation (Member)
    • Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Beer and Pubs (Member)
    • Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Culture (Member)
    • Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Disability (Member)
    • Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on End of Life Choices (Convener)
    • Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Epilepsy (Member)
    • Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Future of Football in Scotland (Member)
    • Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on MS (Convener)
    • Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Towns and Town Centres (Member)

“GAME-CHANGER” SCOTTISH CHILD PAYMENT OPENS EARLY FOR APPLICATIONS

November 3, 2020/in latest news /by George Adam

The new Scottish Child Payment – which has been described as a “game-changer” in the fight to tackle child poverty – will open early for applications this month. George Adam, Paisley’s MSP, has encouraged parents and carers in Paisley who are eligible to apply now so that the Scottish Government can process and start making payments […]

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BACKLASH GROWS AS SCOTLAND IS DENIED FURLOUGH SUPPORT

November 2, 2020/in latest news /by George Adam

The SNP has demanded an immediate U-turn on the Tory government’s decision to deny Scotland access to full furlough support outside of English lockdown periods. Ian Blackford MP said the “outrageous” decision “demonstrates that Scotland will never be treated as an equal partner in the UK” – and called for an urgent U-turn and guarantee […]

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GEORGE ADAM DELIGHTED BY CONFIRMATION THAT LOCAL CLUBS CAN ACCESS HARSHIP AND CLOSURE GRANTS

November 2, 2020/in latest news /by George Adam

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. […]

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GEORGE ADAM URGES CHANCELLOR TO PROPERLY SUPPORT PAISLEY BUDDIES THROUGH NEW JOB SUPPORT SCHEME

October 30, 2020/in latest news /by George Adam

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 […]

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SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT PUBLISHES PPE ACTION PLAN TO ENSURE PROTECTION IS AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO NEED IT

October 30, 2020/in latest news /by George Adam

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 […]

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FACE COVERING EXEMPTION CARDS LAUNCHED BY SNP GOVERNMENT TO SUPPORT EVERYONE TO FEEL SAFER

October 29, 2020/in latest news /by George Adam

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 […]

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  • SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCE £55 MILLION EMERGENCY FUNDING PACKAGE FOR SPORT
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