- Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Date lodged: Wednesday, 29 October 2025
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Current Status:
Taken in the Chamber on 6 November 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made regarding the number of households whose council tax bills could rise as a result of the proposals in its consultation on the future of council tax.
Answer
Taken in the Chamber on 6 November 2025
- Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Submitting member has a registered interest.
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Date lodged: Friday, 24 October 2025
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Current Status:
Answered by Neil Gray on 29 October 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what the estimated annual operating cost will be for the 15 proposed walk-in GP clinics.
Answer
As set out in answer S6W-41307 on 13 October 2025, improving access to primary care is a key priority for this Government. We recognise the vital role that GPs, community nurses, pharmacists, dentists and other members of the primary care team play as the foundation of healthcare in our communities.
We are committed to strengthening the whole primary care system, building on our ongoing commitment through the Service Renewal Framework to shift more care into community settings and make services more accessible for patients.
As part of this, we will develop options for new and innovative ways to improve access to primary care, including local walk-in models which will provide more flexibility for patients. It is our intention to develop proposals for a model would see these services open Monday-Sunday. We will develop these proposals first as a pilot model which will complement current core general practice and provide a range of same-day assessment and small-scale diagnostics. To do this we will work in collaboration with NHS Boards and primary care delivery partners to ensure they strengthen, rather than duplicate, existing primary care services.
The Scottish Government will set out further details as these plans develop.
All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.
- Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Submitting member has a registered interest.
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Date lodged: Friday, 24 October 2025
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Current Status:
Answered by Neil Gray on 29 October 2025
To ask the Scottish Government by what date it expects the proposed network of walk-in GP clinics to deliver the recently announced one million additional GP and nurse appointments.
Answer
As set out in answer S6W-41307 on 13 October 2025, improving access to primary care is a key priority for this Government. We recognise the vital role that GPs, community nurses, pharmacists, dentists and other members of the primary care team play as the foundation of healthcare in our communities.
We are committed to strengthening the whole primary care system, building on our ongoing commitment through the Service Renewal Framework to shift more care into community settings and make services more accessible for patients.
As part of this, we will develop options for new and innovative ways to improve access to primary care, including local walk-in models which will provide more flexibility for patients. It is our intention to develop proposals for a model would see these services open Monday-Sunday. We will develop these proposals first as a pilot model which will complement current core general practice and provide a range of same-day assessment and small-scale diagnostics. To do this we will work in collaboration with NHS Boards and primary care delivery partners to ensure they strengthen, rather than duplicate, existing primary care services.
The Scottish Government will set out further details as these plans develop.
All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.
- Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Submitting member has a registered interest.
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Date lodged: Friday, 24 October 2025
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Current Status:
Answered by Neil Gray on 29 October 2025
To ask the Scottish Government how many GPs will be required to staff the 15 proposed walk-in GP clinics, and what plans it has in place to recruit and retain the necessary workforce to staff these clinics.
Answer
As set out in answer S6W-41307 on 13 October 2025, improving access to primary care is a key priority for this Government. We recognise the vital role that GPs, community nurses, pharmacists, dentists and other members of the primary care team play as the foundation of healthcare in our communities.
We are committed to strengthening the whole primary care system, building on our ongoing commitment through the Service Renewal Framework to shift more care into community settings and make services more accessible for patients.
As part of this, we will develop options for new and innovative ways to improve access to primary care, including local walk-in models which will provide more flexibility for patients. It is our intention to develop proposals for a model would see these services open Monday-Sunday. We will develop these proposals first as a pilot model which will complement current core general practice and provide a range of same-day assessment and small-scale diagnostics. To do this we will work in collaboration with NHS Boards and primary care delivery partners to ensure they strengthen, rather than duplicate, existing primary care services.
The Scottish Government will set out further details as these plans develop.
All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.
- Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Submitting member has a registered interest.
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Date lodged: Friday, 24 October 2025
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Current Status:
Answered by Neil Gray on 29 October 2025
To ask the Scottish Government by what date it expects all 15 of the proposed walk-in GP clinics to be fully operational.
Answer
As set out in answer S6W-41307 on 13 October 2025, improving access to primary care is a key priority for this Government. We recognise the vital role that GPs, community nurses, pharmacists, dentists and other members of the primary care team play as the foundation of healthcare in our communities.
We are committed to strengthening the whole primary care system, building on our ongoing commitment through the Service Renewal Framework to shift more care into community settings and make services more accessible for patients.
As part of this, we will develop options for new and innovative ways to improve access to primary care, including local walk-in models which will provide more flexibility for patients. It is our intention to develop proposals for a model would see these services open Monday-Sunday. We will develop these proposals first as a pilot model which will complement current core general practice and provide a range of same-day assessment and small-scale diagnostics. To do this we will work in collaboration with NHS Boards and primary care delivery partners to ensure they strengthen, rather than duplicate, existing primary care services.
The Scottish Government will set out further details as these plans develop.
All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.
- Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Submitting member has a registered interest.
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Date lodged: Friday, 24 October 2025
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Current Status:
Answered by Neil Gray on 29 October 2025
To ask the Scottish Government where (a) each and (b) the first of the 15 proposed walk-in GP clinics will be located.
Answer
As set out in answer S6W-41307 on 13 October 2025, improving access to primary care is a key priority for this Government. We recognise the vital role that GPs, community nurses, pharmacists, dentists and other members of the primary care team play as the foundation of healthcare in our communities.
We are committed to strengthening the whole primary care system, building on our ongoing commitment through the Service Renewal Framework to shift more care into community settings and make services more accessible for patients.
As part of this, we will develop options for new and innovative ways to improve access to primary care, including local walk-in models which will provide more flexibility for patients. It is our intention to develop proposals for a model would see these services open Monday-Sunday. We will develop these proposals first as a pilot model which will complement current core general practice and provide a range of same-day assessment and small-scale diagnostics. To do this we will work in collaboration with NHS Boards and primary care delivery partners to ensure they strengthen, rather than duplicate, existing primary care services.
The Scottish Government will set out further details as these plans develop.
All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.
- Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Submitting member has a registered interest.
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Date lodged: Tuesday, 07 October 2025
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Current Status:
Answered by Neil Gray on 29 October 2025
To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care last met with (a) Alzheimer Scotland, (b) Cancer Research UK, (c) Marie Curie, (d) Prostate Cancer UK, (e) Age Scotland, (f) MacMillan Cancer Support, (g) Parkinson’s UK, (h) Royal College of Psychiatrists, (i) British Heart Foundation, (j) National Autistic Society, (k) MND Scotland, (l) Scottish Action for Mental Health, (m) Children’s Hospices Across Scotland, (n) Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland and (o) Versus Arthritis.
Answer
Ministers and Scottish Government officials regularly engage with third sector organisations to support our commitment to person-centred, effective, and safe care for people living with long-term conditions. We remain committed to ongoing dialogue with these organisations and greatly value their insight and expertise. Their contributions play a vital role in shaping policy and improving services across Scotland.
Details of the last meeting held between myself or the relevant portfolio Minister and these organisations are set out in the following table:
Organisation | Minister | Date |
(a) Alzheimer Scotland | Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care | 25-09-2025 |
(b) Cancer Research UK | Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care | 25-02-2025 |
(c)Marie Curie | Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health | 19-03-2025 |
(d) Prostate Cancer UK | Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care | 08-08-2025 |
(e) Age Scotland | Minister for Equalities | 24-09-2025 |
(f) MacMillan Cancer Support | Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care | 04-06-2025 |
(g) Parkinson’s UK | Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care | 26-09-2024 |
(h) Royal College of Psychiatrists | Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care | 27-06-2025 |
(i) British Heart Foundation | Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care | 15-01-2025 |
(j) National Autistic Society | Minister for Mental Wellbeing, Social Care and Sport | 12-12-2024 |
(k) MND Scotland | Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing | 05-08-2025 |
(l) Scottish Action for Mental Health | Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care | 15-05-2025 |
(m) Children’s Hospices Across Scotland | Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care | 14-08-2024 |
(n) Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland | Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care | 12-06-2025 |
(o) Versus Arthritis | Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health | 25-09-2025 |
- Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Submitting member has a registered interest.
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Date lodged: Friday, 24 October 2025
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Current Status:
Answer expected on 21 November 2025
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will make it a requirement for data on the number of patients receiving care in corridors in hospitals to be regularly collected and published.
Answer
Answer expected on 21 November 2025
- Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Submitting member has a registered interest.
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Date lodged: Friday, 24 October 2025
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Current Status:
Answer expected on 21 November 2025
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the reported increased health risks for children born from first-cousin relationships, whether it will ban first-cousin marriages in Scotland.
Answer
Answer expected on 21 November 2025
- Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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Submitting member has a registered interest.
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Date lodged: Friday, 24 October 2025
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Current Status:
Answer expected on 21 November 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether children who are born from first-cousin relationships have a higher risk of genetic conditions and other health defects.
Answer
Answer expected on 21 November 2025
