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 2 committees
COVID-19 Recovery Committee
Substitute Member
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 3 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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.
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 31 January 2023
Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland Bill: Stage 1
Sandesh Gulhane (Glasgow) (Con): "Good morning, and thank you for joining us. The committee held a private session in which we asked questions of the bill team. I have a question on the English model that I would like to be answered…
Chamber meeting date: 25 January 2023
Avian Flu
3. Sandesh Gulhane (Glasgow) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on avian flu, including any measures it is taking to tackle its spread. (S6O-01806)"
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 24 January 2023
Independent Review into Racism in Scottish Cricket
Sandesh Gulhane (Glasgow) (Con): "Anjan, we had a meeting before, and I was very impressed with the drive and the change that you have brought to your personal business and which you are bringing to this issue. That is very important. What barriers are you facing right now?"
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 24 January 2023
Food Standards Scotland
Sandesh Gulhane: "I am a little flabbergasted at the idea that we will never solve anything if we do not ensure that individuals eat less and exercise more. As a general practitioner, I tell my patients about ways to improve their diet and ways to exercise…
Chamber meeting date: 18 January 2023
Oil and Gas Exploration
Sandesh Gulhane: "The oil and gas communities of the north-east of Scotland will be devastated at the disregard shown to them by the Scottish National Party Government…
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
Find out how Dr. Sandesh Gulhane has voted recently.
Budget (Scotland) (No. 2) Bill
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Supported by: George Adam, Tom Arthur, Richard Lochhead, Ivan McKee, Lorna Slater, Nicola Sturgeon
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 2, 2023
Result 68 for, 56 against, 0 abstained, 5 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Three Years On - Brexit and Workers’ Rights
Submitted by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, January 30, 2023
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Result 24 for, 96 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Three Years On - Brexit and Workers’ Rights
Submitted by: Richard Lochhead, Moray, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 30, 2023
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Ivan McKee, John Swinney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Result 90 for, 30 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Business Programme
Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Supported by: Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Murdo Fraser, Jamie Greene, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Roz McCall, Liz Smith, Sue Webber
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Result 54 for, 66 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Revision to Business Programme
Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Supported by: Alexander Burnett, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Pam Gosal, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Ross, Sue Webber, Tess White
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Result 51 for, 67 against, 0 abstained, 11 no vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Dr. Sandesh Gulhane in Parliament
Find out what motions Dr. Sandesh Gulhane has submitted recently.
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: 2 February 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to encourage business activity in Scotland."
Taken in the Chamber on 8 February 2023
Asked by: Gulhane, Sandesh, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 18 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on avian flu, including any measures it is taking to tackle its spread."
Taken in the Chamber on 25 January 2023
Asked by: Gulhane, Sandesh, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 23 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how alcohol-free products are defined in Scotland."
Answer expected on 6 February 2023
Asked by: Gulhane, Sandesh, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 23 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government about updating the definitions of (a) alcohol-free and (b) low alcohol products in (i) Scotland and (ii) the UK as a whole."
Answer expected on 6 February 2023
Asked by: Gulhane, Sandesh, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 23 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how low alcohol products are defined in Scotland."
Answer expected on 6 February 2023
Asked by: Gulhane, Sandesh, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 23 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether (a) alcohol-free and (b) low alcohol products reduce levels of alcohol harm."
Answer expected on 6 February 2023
Asked by: Gulhane, Sandesh, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 23 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Food Standards Scotland about updating the definitions of (a) alcohol-free and (b) low alcohol products in Scotland."
Answer expected on 6 February 2023
Asked by: Gulhane, Sandesh, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 5 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how the £61.9 million increase in National Care Service and adult social care expenditure in its 2023-24 Budget will be allocated."
Answered by Kevin Stewart on 19 January 2023
Asked by: Gulhane, Sandesh, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 5 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of the National Care Service and adult social care budget allocation in its 2023-24 Budget will be allocated to (a) the National Care Service and (b) adult social care."
Answered by Kevin Stewart on 19 January 2023
Asked by: Gulhane, Sandesh, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 5 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a breakdown of the National Care Service and adult social care budget allocations under health and social care expenditure in its 2023-24 Budget."
Answered by Kevin Stewart on 19 January 2023
See all of Dr. Sandesh Gulhane's questions submitted in Parliament