George Adam
George James Adam (born 8 June 1969) is a Scottish politician who has served as the Minister for Cabinet and Parliamentary Business since 2021. A member of the Scottish National Party (SNP), he has been the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Paisley since 2011.
George Adam MSP | |
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Official portrait, 2023 | |
| Minister for Cabinet and Parliamentary Business | |
| Assumed office 20 May 2021 | |
| First Minister | Nicola Sturgeon Humza Yousaf |
| Preceded by | Graeme Dey |
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Paisley | |
| Assumed office 6 May 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency created |
| Majority | 6,075 (17.3%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 June 1969 Elderslie, Renfrewshire, Scotland |
| Political party | Scottish National Party (since 1987) |
| Spouse | Stacey Adam |
| Residence(s) | Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland |
| Website | www |
Adam ran unsuccessfully as the SNP's candidate for Paisley North in the 2003 Scottish Parliament election. In 2007, he was elected to the Renfrewshire Council, representing the Paisley South ward until 2012. Adam ran for the newly drawn Paisley constituency in the 2011 election and this time was elected to the Scottish Parliament. He was re-elected in the 2016 and 2021 election, serving three terms. Adam was appointed as Minister for Parliamentary Business by Nicola Sturgeon, in her third government.