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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)
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Adam Harley

Scottish Liberal Democrats

MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden (Constituency)

About Adam Harley

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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
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Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Scottish Liberal Democrats
MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present

Committees

Adam Harley is a member of 2 committees

Education and Gaelic Committee

Substitute Member

Health, Care and Sport Committee

Member

Cross-party groups

Adam Harley is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Adam Harley does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Adam Harley has 1 party role

Spokesperson for Health & Care

Scottish Liberal Democrats

Previous roles

Adam Harley does not have any previous roles

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

Register of interests

Adam Harley's register of interests

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Recent Activity

Official Report

What Adam Harley has said in Parliament

These are the official transcripts of what was said by this MSP in the chamber and at committee meetings. You'll find the topic discussed and how many times this MSP has contributed to the discussion.

World Pre-eclampsia Day 2026

Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026

Adam Harley (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (LD): "I thank Patricia Gibson for bringing this important debate to the chamber and for raising awareness of pre-eclampsia. I also thank her for her powerful testimony, and I thank members across the chamber for their testimony…

Summer of Sport

Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026

Adam Harley (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (LD): "As this is my first speech, I pay tribute to my predecessor, Rona Mackay, who served the people of Strathkelvin and Bearsden for a decade. I thank her for her efforts in the community over that time…

Football Disorder in Glasgow (Discussions)

Chamber meeting date: 19 May 2026

Adam Harley (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (LD): "To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Police Scotland, local authorities and football stakeholders following the disorder seen in Glasgow city centre last weekend."

Oaths and Affirmations

Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2026

Adam Harley (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (LD): "I, Adam Harley, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God."

Votes

How Adam Harley has voted in Parliament

This MSP has not made any contributions yet. Information will be added here when available.

Motions

Motions made by Adam Harley in Parliament

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Questions

Questions Adam Harley has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question reference: S7W-04063

Asked by: Adam Harley, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish Liberal Democrats

Date lodged: 7 October 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 4 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Biogen to facilitate the resubmission of Skyclarys (omaveloxolone) to the Scottish Medicines Consortium for consideration for use within NHS Scotland, and what specific action it has taken as a result."

Question reference: S7W-04069

Asked by: Adam Harley, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish Liberal Democrats

Date lodged: 7 October 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 4 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that NHS Scotland is prepared for future treatments for Friedreich’s ataxia, including those that might become available for children and young people."

Question reference: S7W-04066

Asked by: Adam Harley, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish Liberal Democrats

Date lodged: 7 October 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 4 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any barriers that would need to be addressed by Biogen before Skyclarys (omaveloxolone) could be resubmitted to the Scottish Medicines Consortium for consideration for use within NHS Scotland."

Question reference: S7W-04067

Asked by: Adam Harley, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish Liberal Democrats

Date lodged: 7 October 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 4 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how many applications for access to Skyclarys (omaveloxolone) have been made through the Patient Access to Care Services (PACS) Tier 2 process in each NHS board area since the medicine became available in the UK and, for each NHS board area, how many applications have been approved."

Question reference: S7W-04068

Asked by: Adam Harley, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish Liberal Democrats

Date lodged: 7 October 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 4 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether its Access to New Medicines Horizon Scanning Advisory Board is currently considering Friedreich’s ataxia and emerging treatments for the condition, and, if so, which treatments are being monitored."

Question reference: S7W-03616

Asked by: Adam Harley, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish Liberal Democrats

Date lodged: 24 September 2026

Current Status: Answered by Kirsten Oswald on 6 October 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to introduce further regulation on the sale of fireworks to prevent antisocial behaviour and negative impacts on local residents."

Question reference: S7W-03854

Asked by: Adam Harley, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish Liberal Democrats

Date lodged: 1 October 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 29 October 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of Recommendation 16 of the Thirlwall Inquiry, and whether it considers that existing arrangements in Scotland provide healthcare whistle-blowers with sufficiently independent support and oversight where concerns have not been adequately addressed by an NHS board."

Question reference: S7W-03869

Asked by: Adam Harley, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish Liberal Democrats

Date lodged: 1 October 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 29 October 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what mechanisms exist to prevent an NHS manager who has been found responsible for serious misconduct or patient safety failings from moving into a management role in another NHS board, and whether it will review these arrangements in light of Recommendation 13 of the Thirlwall Inquiry."

Question reference: S7W-03857

Asked by: Adam Harley, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish Liberal Democrats

Date lodged: 1 October 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 29 October 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what safeguards are currently in place in neonatal units to control and record access to insulin, and whether, in response to Recommendation 2 of the Thirlwall Inquiry, it will introduce digital access controls and monitoring of insulin storage."

Question reference: S7W-03866

Asked by: Adam Harley, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish Liberal Democrats

Date lodged: 1 October 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 29 October 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether, in light of Recommendation 10 of the Thirlwall Inquiry, it will consider establishing a national panel of independent clinical and other experts that NHS boards could call upon to conduct rapid, independent investigations where concerns emerge about possible harm being caused to patients."