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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Dr Pam Gosal MBE

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

MSP for West Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day

About Dr. Pam Gosal MBE

Contact details

Contact online

Website: pamgosal.org.uk

X (previously known as Twitter): @PamGosalMSP

Facebook: Dr's facebook

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 5950
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

Suite F
Exchange House Business Centre
50 Drymen Road
Bearsden
G62 2RH

Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.

Committees

Cross-party groups

Pam is a member of 5 cross-party groups

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Challenging Racial and Religious Prejudice

Deputy Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on India

Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Skills

Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on St Andrew's Day

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on USA

Member

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Pam does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Pam has 1 party role

Deputy Chairwoman

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Previous roles

Pam has had 11 previous roles

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

08 October 2024 - 20 June 2025

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Investment

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

08 October 2024 - 20 June 2025

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Employment

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

29 June 2023 - 06 November 2024

Constitution Europe External Affairs and Culture Committee

Substitute Member

29 June 2023 - 10 October 2024

Local Government Housing and Planning Committee

Member

28 June 2023 - 08 October 2024

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Finance

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

28 June 2023 - 08 October 2024

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Local Government

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

17 June 2021 - 29 June 2023

Equalities Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee

Member

21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Higher Education

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Further Education

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Youth Employment

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Training

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Register of interests

Pam'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.

Here is the register for Dr Pam Gosal MBE. The date of their initial statement was 10 June 2021.

Remuneration and related undertaking

No registrable interests

Gifts

No registrable interests

Overseas visits

From 7 October to 13 October 2023 I visited Delhi, India, as part of a delegation of the Cross Party Group on India. The purpose of the visit was to engage with FinTech and Culture organisations and senior politicians within the Indian government. The total costs of the visit, including flights, hotel accommodation, food, and transport, amounted to £2,402.16 and were paid by Amit Shah, Director of Flight Path Travel (a tour and travel agency which sells, flights, hotels and tour packages; Office No. 1, Jubilee Business Centre, 211 Kingsbury Road, Kingsbury, London, NW9 8AQ). [Registered 3 November 2023]

From 16 to 26 October 2025, I was part of a delegation of cross-party MSPs who visited Bhutan to meet with MPs, NGOs and entrepreneurs to learn and share information about our respective countries and legislatures. The cost of the visit, amounting to £4,561.96, was comprised of £2,612.20 for travel and £1,949.76 for other expenses, and was paid by the permissible donor the Tam O’Shanter Trust (of Little Milton, Nr Kingussie, Inverness-shire, PH21 1NS) which is a registered Scottish charity (SC030043) and a family charitable trust with an all-encompassing (rather than specific) charitable objective. [Registered 3 December 2025]

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests

Heritable property

I own 33.3% of a house in Glasgow with a market value of between £700,001 and £800,00. I receive no rental income for this property. [Amended interest 11 January 2024]

Interest in shares

I own 50% of the issued share capital in APCL Trading Ltd, a company concerned with the letting and operating of own or leased real estate. These are ordinary shares with a market value of approximately £700,000. The company lets solely commercial property and I receive no remuneration from it. [Amended interest 11 January 2024, Amended interest 25 January 2024]

I own 50% of the issued share capital in Strathblane Developments Ltd, a company concerned with the letting and operating of own or leased real estate. These are ordinary shares with a market value of approximately £162,500. The company lets solely commercial property and I receive no remuneration from it. [Amended interest 11 January 2024, Amended interest 25 January 2024]

I own 33.3% of issued share capital in PCMG Ltd, a company concerned with the letting and operating of owner leased real estate. These are ordinary shares with a market value of approximately £240,000. The company lets solely commercial property and I receive no remuneration from it. [Registered 11 January 2024, Amended interest 25 January 2024]

Voluntary

On 22 August 2024, a family member and I were guests of the Royal Navy for dinner on the Royal Yacht Britannia and then transported by coach to the Royal Military Tattoo. The combined value of the hospitality was £1520. [Registered 24 September 2024]

No registrable interests

Recent Activity

What was said

What Dr Pam Gosal MBE 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: 8 January 2026

Domestic Abuse Crimes

5. Pam Gosal (West Scotland) (Con): "To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to Police Scotland figures showing a 10 per cent increase in reported domestic abuse crimes over the past 12 months. (S6F-04560)"

Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 7 January 2026

Prevention of Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Pam Gosal (West Scotland) (Con): "Good morning, and happy new year. I begin by thanking the committee for the scrutiny that it has undertaken so far on my member’s bill…

Chamber meeting date: 17 December 2025

Good Food Nation

5. Pam Gosal (West Scotland) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress Scotland is making towards becoming a good food nation. (S6O-05295)"

Chamber meeting date: 17 December 2025

Recognising Small Business Saturday 2025

Pam Gosal (West Scotland) (Con): "I refer members to my entry in the register of members’ interests. Before I begin, I thank my colleague and friend Rachael Hamilton for bringing this important debate to the chamber. Business has been in my DNA from a young age…

Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 17 December 2025

Prevention of Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Pam Gosal (West Scotland) (Con): "Good morning. I would like to ask a question about the existing systems that are in place. Do you believe that the sex offenders register and the notification requirements that are imposed by it help to keep the public safe?"

Votes

How Dr Pam Gosal MBE has voted in Parliament

Find out how Dr Pam Gosal MBE has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-20419

Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill - UK Legislation

Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Supported by: Graeme Dey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 15, 2026

Result 82 for, 1 against, 28 abstained, 18 did not vote

MSP abstained

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-20390

UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill

Submitted by: Richard Lochhead, Moray, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 12, 2026

Supported by: Kate Forbes
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 15, 2026

Result 114 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 60 Amendment 1

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 15, 2026

Result 22 for, 87 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote

MSP voted for

Disagreed

Motion ref. S6M-20416

Suspension of Standing Orders

Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Result 87 for, 1 against, 25 abstained, 16 did not vote

MSP abstained

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-20285

Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill

Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 5, 2026

Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 8, 2026

Result 65 for, 54 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote

MSP voted against

Agreed

Motions

Questions

Questions Dr Pam Gosal MBE has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question reference: S6F-04560

Asked by: Pam Gosal, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 5 January 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 January 2026

"To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to Police Scotland figures showing a 10% increase in reported domestic abuse crimes over the past 12 months."

Question reference: S6O-05295

Asked by: Pam Gosal, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 10 December 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 December 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress Scotland is making towards becoming a Good Food Nation."

Question reference: S6F-04480

Asked by: Pam Gosal, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 24 November 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 November 2025

"To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government plans to commemorate the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence."

Question reference: S6O-05189

Asked by: Pam Gosal, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 20 November 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 November 2025

"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what action it is taking to ensure that visits to the Scottish Parliament are inclusive and accessible to all school pupils."

Question reference: S6O-05196

Asked by: Pam Gosal, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 19 November 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 November 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what correspondence it has had with the UK Government regarding support for Scottish farmers ahead of the upcoming UK budget."

Question reference: S6W-41647

Asked by: Pam Gosal, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 3 November 2025

Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 17 November 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish updated statistics on domestic abuse recorded by Police Scotland for the fiscal year 2024-25."

Question reference: S6W-41616

Asked by: Pam Gosal, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 3 November 2025

Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 17 November 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-40860 by Angela Constance on 21 October 2025, whether it will publish detailed statistics regarding youth perpetrated sexual offences, including non-contact crimes such as unsolicited sexual image sending for the calendar years January to December (a) 2022, (b) 2023 and (c)…

Question reference: S6W-40867

Asked by: Pam Gosal, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 1 October 2025

Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 29 October 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to educate young people, primarily children, about the need to provide online consent and raise their awareness of the risks of not providing this."

Question reference: S6W-40865

Asked by: Pam Gosal, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 30 September 2025

Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 28 October 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will introduce Scotland-specific education campaigns to counter misogynistic influencers and grooming networks."

Question reference: S6W-40861

Asked by: Pam Gosal, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 30 September 2025

Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 28 October 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will deliver statutory consent and digital harm education in all schools, to help children to understand and respect boundaries."

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