Dr. Sandesh Gulhane
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Glasgow (Region) 2021 - present day
About Dr. Sandesh Gulhane
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6162
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
1018 Maryhill Road
Glasgow
G20 9TE
Phone: 0141 946 3335
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Sandesh is a member of 1 committee
Cross-party groups
Sandesh is a member of 3 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Chronic Pain
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on India
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Long Covid
Co-Convener
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Sandesh does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Sandesh has 2 party roles
Party Spokesperson on Health
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Party Spokesperson on Social Care
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles
Sandesh has had 4 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
08 September 2021 - 14 July 2023
COVID19 Recovery Committee
Substitute Member
21 May 2021 - 16 September 2021
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Public Health
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 16 September 2021
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Women's Health
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 16 September 2021
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Sport
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Register of interests
Sandesh's register of interests
MSPs must provide details of their financial interests in the Register of Interests. They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. This is then updated with any changes they provide.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Dr. Sandesh Gulhane 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.
Chamber meeting date: 6 December 2023
Fire and Rescue Officers (Access to Decontamination Facilities)
1. Sandesh Gulhane (Glasgow) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that all fire and rescue officers in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have access to decontamination facilities. (S6O-02838)"
Chamber meeting date: 30 November 2023
Public Services and Facilities (Glasgow)
8. Sandesh Gulhane (Glasgow) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with Glasgow City Council and Glasgow Life regarding the future provision of public services and facilities in the region, including the Glasgow national hockey centre. (S6O-02829)"
Chamber meeting date: 29 November 2023
Type 2 Diabetes Drugs (Supply Issues)
Sandesh Gulhane (Glasgow) (Con): "I refer members to my declaration in the register of members’ interests as a practising national health service general practitioner…
Chamber meeting date: 28 November 2023
Female Participation in Sport and Physical Activity
Sandesh Gulhane (Glasgow) (Con): "I draw members’ attention to my entry in the register of members’ interests. I am a general practitioner in the national health service. I thank everyone who has contributed to the committee’s evidence-gathering process…
Chamber meeting date: 28 November 2023
World AIDS Day 2023
Sandesh Gulhane (Glasgow) (Con): "I refer Parliament to my entry in the register of members’ interests, which states that I am a practising national health service general practitioner. I thank Clare Haughey for securing the debate…
See all of Dr. Sandesh Gulhane's contributions in the chamber
See all of Dr. Sandesh Gulhane's contributions in committees
Votes
How Dr. Sandesh Gulhane has voted in Parliament
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Fiscal Framework Review
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 4, 2023
Supported by: George Adam, Tom Arthur, Joe FitzPatrick
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Result 63 for, 56 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Fiscal Framework Review
Submitted by: Ash Regan, Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Result 1 for, 119 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Fiscal Framework Review
Submitted by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Result 56 for, 64 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Fiscal Framework Review
Submitted by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Result 25 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Fiscal Framework Review
Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Result 31 for, 89 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Dr. Sandesh Gulhane in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Dr. Sandesh Gulhane has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Gulhane, Sandesh, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 20 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how much money has been spent on its Sperm and Egg Donation Campaign."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 4 December 2023
Asked by: Gulhane, Sandesh, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 20 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to its Sperm and Egg Donation Campaign, what consideration was given to any potential risk that women who have had a negative experience of egg donation or fertility treatment may be affected by the campaign adverts."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 4 December 2023
Asked by: Gulhane, Sandesh, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 20 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to its Sperm and Egg Donation Campaign, whether it has considered from which social and economic backgrounds the women who donate their eggs will be drawn."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 4 December 2023
Asked by: Gulhane, Sandesh, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 20 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on whether funding for the hepatocellular carcinoma and pancreatic pathway pilot project will be extended for 12 months to March 2025, in order to overcome reported initial delays in the roll-out and to provide a mature source of data and patient experience to demonstrate how liver…
Answered by Jenni Minto on 4 December 2023
Asked by: Gulhane, Sandesh, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 20 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to its Sperm and Egg Donation Campaign, what impact assessment it carried out in advance to assess the potential risks to vulnerable women."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 4 December 2023
Asked by: Gulhane, Sandesh, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 20 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason it has launched an advertising campaign appealing for sperm and egg donations."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 4 December 2023
Asked by: Gulhane, Sandesh, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 30 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how it will measure the effectiveness of its Take Hold marketing campaign."
Answer expected on 15 December 2023
Asked by: Gulhane, Sandesh, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 30 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what the total budget is for its Take Hold marketing campaign to raise awareness of the harms of vaping."
Answer expected on 15 December 2023
Asked by: Gulhane, Sandesh, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 30 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what specific outcomes or targets it seeks to achieve from running its Brush Up campaign."
Answer expected on 15 December 2023
Asked by: Gulhane, Sandesh, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 30 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what the total budget is for its Brush Up campaign to increase awareness of NHS dentistry reforms."
Answer expected on 15 December 2023
See all of Dr. Sandesh Gulhane's questions submitted in Parliament