Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
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29 June 2023 - 10 October 2024
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21 March 2024 - 10 October 2024
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09 May 2022 - 16 August 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
08 September 2021 - 29 June 2023
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21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
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17 June 2021 - 31 March 2022
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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: 17 September 2025
Meghan Gallacher (Central Scotland) (Con): "The Deputy First Minister mentioned in her statement that the furlough support scheme is time limited to a maximum period of 26 weeks. What will happen at 27 weeks, should the strategy not work…
Chamber meeting date: 11 September 2025
Meghan Gallacher (Central Scotland) (Con): "The cabinet secretary will be aware of the report that was published by Homes for Scotland on 17 June…
Chamber meeting date: 11 September 2025
Meghan Gallacher (Central Scotland) (Con): "The cabinet secretary will be aware of the report that was published by Homes for Scotland on 17 June…
Chamber meeting date: 10 September 2025
Meghan Gallacher (Central Scotland) (Con): "This afternoon, we have heard that local authorities are struggling to house the surging number of asylum seekers in Scotland. Communities, especially in my Central Scotland region, are feeling the consequences of that and tensions are rising…
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 10 September 2025
Meghan Gallacher (Central Scotland) (Con): "Thank you, convener, and good morning, committee. Before I make my opening remarks, I declare an interest as I sit on the advisory board for Pregnant Then Screwed…
Find out how Meghan Gallacher has voted recently.
Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 15, 2025
Supported by: Siobhian Brown
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Result 71 for, 46 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Result 12 for, 101 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Result 63 for, 48 against, 1 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Result 45 for, 66 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Result 28 for, 86 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Find out what motions Meghan Gallacher has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any steps it is taking to expand the availability of training and apprenticeships in the construction sector, in light of reported industry concerns about a growing skills gap."
Taken in the Chamber on 18 September 2025
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 20 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when it will publish its proposed Heat in Buildings Bill."
Answered by Mairi McAllan on 15 July 2025
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 20 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what measures it will take to ensure that its proposed Heat in Buildings Bill will be technology-neutral."
Answered by Mairi McAllan on 15 July 2025
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 20 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a full list of heating methods that will be permitted as part of its proposed Heat in Buildings Bill."
Answered by Mairi McAllan on 15 July 2025
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 20 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether the use of bioenergy fuels, such as renewable liquid gases, in heating systems will be permitted as part of its proposed Heat in Buildings Bill."
Answered by Mairi McAllan on 15 July 2025
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 20 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will make an assessment of any potential merits of the use of renewable liquid gases in properties where a heat pump cannot be fitted."
Answered by Mairi McAllan on 4 July 2025
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 20 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on which clean heating solutions are most effective for reducing fuel poverty in rural and remote areas."
Answered by Mairi McAllan on 4 July 2025
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 16 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how many transgender prisoners have had their criminal records erased, following a self-identification process and changing of their birth name."
Taken in the Chamber on 17 June 2025
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 29 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the comment by the Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health during the debate on motion S6M-17186 on 30 April 2025, that “a task and finish group…to oversee and support a suite of national actions and co-ordination that will be required for the delivery of each region's…
Answered by Jenni Minto on 10 June 2025
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 22 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the debate on motion S6M-17186 (Best Start New Model of Neonatal Care) on 30 April 2025, what (a) funding and (b) resources have been allocated for the 2025–26 financial year to each of the NHS boards hosting the three neonatal intensive care units, and what assessment it has made to ensure that this…
Answered by Jenni Minto on 3 June 2025
See all of Meghan Gallacher's questions submitted in Parliament