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);
PAISLEY’S MSP LOOKS FORWARD TO SCHOOLS REOPENING IN AUGUST AS PROGRESS AGAINST VIRUS CONTINUES
As Scotland continues to make swift progress in combatting the COVID-19 pandemic, subject to the continued suppression of the virus and to surveillance and mitigations being in place, schools will re-open from the 11th August. In Scotland, as of the 12th July 2020, 151 (0.8%) of a total 18,365 positive cases were among people aged […]
PAISLEY’S MSP WELCOMES PHASE THREE CHANGES AS PLACES OF WORSHIP ARE SET TO REOPEN FOR COMMUNAL PRAYER AND CONTEMPLATION
On Thursday 9th July, First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, announced Scotland’s transition into Phase 3 and outlined the further easing of restrictions coming into effect on the 10th of July and throughout the month. Since publishing the Route Map in May, the Scottish Government have continually reviewed and assessed the scientific and medical data so as […]
FIRST MINISTER ANNOUNCES MORE RELAXED MEASURES ALONG WITH MANDATORY FACE COVERINGS AS WE TRANSITION THROUGH PHASE 2
On Thursday 2nd July, the First Minister detailed plans to relax certain restrictions as we enter the second stage of Phase 2 and prepare to transition into Phase 3 over the coming weeks. These increased freedoms are dependent on the ‘R’ number – the rate of infection spread within the community – remaining low. As […]
FREE SCHOOL MEALS EXTENDED IN PAISLEY AS PAISLEY’S MSP WELCOMES ADDITIONAL AN £27.6m FOR FAMILIES ACROSS SCOTLAND
Children in Paisley eligible for free school meals will be among those who continue to be supported over the summer through a package of £27.6 million of additional funding from the Scottish Government. Renfrewshire Council will receive £441,000 funding from the SNP government to support the continued provision of free school meals during the summer holiday period, and […]
HOLYROOD BACKS £8.56 MILLION FOR PAISLEY TO TACKLE COVID-19
Paisley’s MSP has welcomed a Holyrood vote approving £8.56 million extra funding for Renfrewshire in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Almost £258 million extra funding has been approved for vital local services across Scotland, such as food provision for those in need, education and social care. The Scottish Government is in discussions with local authorities […]
SNP ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS IN PAISLEY
Paisley’s MSP has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement of extra financial help for students facing financial hardship over the summer months. The Scottish Government has brought forward early access to £11.4 million of discretionary funds – which will be administered by colleges and universities – to support higher education students. Students are, due to UK […]