Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
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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
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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.
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 12 September 2024
Meghan Gallacher (Central Scotland) (Con): "I think that we are both in the same boat, convener. Good morning. My question relates to local government. We have spoken a lot about collaborative working and partnership between various levels of government…
Chamber meeting date: 11 September 2024
7. Meghan Gallacher (Central Scotland) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what impact reductions to mental health budgets will have on child and adult mental health services. (S6O-03699)"
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee meeting date: 3 September 2024
Meghan Gallacher (Central Scotland) (Con): "Thank you, convener, and good morning, minister. You mentioned pathways and expectations to improve and support the lives of people with disabilities, which we can collectively agree on…
Chamber meeting date: 3 September 2024
Meghan Gallacher (Central Scotland) (Con): "I thank the minister for advance sight of her statement. Tone and language are important when talking about gender identity healthcare and I echo calls for members to lead by example today…
Chamber meeting date: 20 June 2024
Meghan Gallacher (Central Scotland) (Con): "The cabinet secretary is absolutely spot on…
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Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Graham Simpson, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Result 57 for, 69 against, 0 abstained, 3 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Ash Regan, Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Result 1 for, 125 against, 0 abstained, 3 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 16, 2024
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Kate Forbes, Jamie Hepburn, Richard Lochhead, Angus Robertson
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Result 68 for, 56 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Result 30 for, 96 against, 0 abstained, 3 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Result 56 for, 70 against, 0 abstained, 3 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: 18 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will review its relationship with LGBT Youth Scotland, in light of reported allegations regarding safeguarding failings."
Taken in the Chamber on 26 September 2024
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 4 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what impact reductions to mental health budgets will have on child and adult mental health services."
Taken in the Chamber on 11 September 2024
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 6 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any potential impact on its funding of the service, what discussions it has had with the Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre in relation to its compliance with employment laws."
Answered by Siobhian Brown on 13 June 2024
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 21 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has reimbursed the legal expenses sought by the UK Government regarding its legal challenge of the decision by the UK Government to issue a section 35 order in relation to the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill."
Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 4 June 2024
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 19 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how many instances of the use of conversion therapy have been recorded since 2010, and under which bodies."
Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 3 May 2024
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 19 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a clear definition of the term "conversion therapy practices", which outlines the difference between "quackery" and advice provision."
Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 2 May 2024
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 19 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with faith leaders regarding its proposed legislation banning conversion practices."
Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 2 May 2024
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 22 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the LGBT Youth Scotland pilot programme to introduce youth clubs in schools."
Taken in the Chamber on 23 April 2024
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will review the current model of care for children with gender dysphoria."
Taken in the Chamber on 17 April 2024
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 18 March 2024
"To ask the First Minister whether the Scottish Government will engage with NHS Scotland on ending the prescription of puberty suppressing hormones to children, following the recent announcement by NHS England."
Taken in the Chamber on 21 March 2024
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