Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Glasgow (Region) 2021 - present day
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
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Member
Member
Co-Convener
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
08 September 2021 - 14 July 2023
Substitute Member
21 May 2021 - 16 September 2021
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 16 September 2021
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 16 September 2021
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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 Sandesh Gulhane. The date of their initial statement was 10 June 2021.
On 31 January 2023 I received remuneration of between £1,001-1,500 before deductions for tax and national insurance for shifts as a GP at Sanquhar Health Centre (of Station Road, Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire DG4 6BT). [Registered 25 January 2023]
Until 4 August 2021, I was Head of Medicine at Queen's Park Football Club, Lesser Hampden Park, Mount Florida, Glasgow, G42 9BA. I worked one day per month and earned between £3,000-£5,000 per annum. [Amended interest 6 Aug 2021]
On 16 May 2022, I received remuneration for the provision of match-day medical cover on 9 April for St Johnstone Football Club (McDiarmid Park, Crieff Road, Perth, PH1 2SJ). The sum received was between £0 and £500 before deductions for tax and national insurance. [Registered 25 May 2022]
Until the end of June 2021, I worked as a self-employed GP at a GP surgery in Glasgow earning between £5,001-£10,000 gross per annum, before deductions for tax and national insurance. I worked approximately one day per month.
I am a self-employed GP. I work one day per week and occasional additional days during parliamentary recesses and earn between £30,001-£35,000 gross per annum before deductions for tax and national insurance. Until 30 October 2023, I worked for GP surgeries in Glasgow and Forth Valley for Forth Medical Group, RLA Health Ltd (of 168 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4TP). From 6 November 2023 I work for West Kilbride Medical Practice (of 107B Main Street, West Kilbride, KA23 9AR). I received my first payment from West Kilbride Medical Practice on 31 May 2024. [Amended interest 25 January 2023, Amended interest 31 May 2024]
Until the end of June 2021, I worked as a self-employed GP at a GP surgery in Glasgow earning between £10,001-£15,000 gross per annum, before deductions for tax and national insurance. I worked three days per week.
On 31 January 2023 I received remuneration of between £1,001-1,500 before deductions for tax and national insurance for shifts as a GP at West Kilbride Medical Practice (of 107B Main Street, West Kilbride, KA23 9AR). [Registered 25 January 2023]
On 30 June 2022 I received remuneration of £402.16 after deductions for tax and national insurance for an out of hours shift as a GP for Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board, of 1055 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 0XH. [Registered 30 June 2022]
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
I jointly own a flat in Glasgow with a market value of between £300,001-£350,000. I rent this property and receive a gross annual income of £10,001-£15,000. [Amended interest 12 March 2022]
No registrable interests
I am a member of the British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin.
I was a broadcaster for BBC TV and Radio.
I am a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners.
On 27th July 2022 I attended a cricket match organised by “Beyond Boundaries” as a guest of Puneet Gupta of PG Paper Ltd. The cost of the ticket was below the threshold for registration. [Registered 1 August 2022]
I am a "Paths Champion" for Ramblers Scotland. [Registered 30 September 2021]
On 29th July 2022, I undertook a telephone interview by Viewpoint Research. In return, Viewpoint gave a £100 donation to my nominated charity, Bananabox Trust. [Registered 15 August 2022]
I am a former member of the Royal College of Surgeons. [Amended interest 17 August 2022]
I was a broadcaster for STV.
I am a member of the Medical and Dental Defence Union Scotland.
I am a champion for Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland. [Registered 30 September 2021]
I have previously worked as a doctor for multiple GP practices and hospitals.
I am a member of the British Medical Association.
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 15 March 2023]
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: 30 September 2025
Sandesh Gulhane (Glasgow) (Con): "Sorry, I was waiting to be unmuted. I declare an interest as a practising NHS general practitioner. Dani Cosgrove, I want to come back to something that you were talking about when it comes to disruption in schools…
Chamber meeting date: 10 September 2025
Sandesh Gulhane (Glasgow) (Con): "The people of Scotland deserve honesty, and the truth is that the Scottish National Party has failed them. For years, the SNP has pushed an open-door immigration policy, so long as someone else is paying for it…
Chamber meeting date: 10 September 2025
Sandesh Gulhane (Glasgow) (Con): "I refer members to my entry in the register of members’ interests, as I am a practising NHS GP. I thank Stuart McMillan for bringing this underknown cancer to debate…
Chamber meeting date: 9 September 2025
1. Sandesh Gulhane (Glasgow) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking in response to reports that the synthetic drug, spice, has been found in vapes that are being sold to schoolchildren. (S6T-02658)"
Chamber meeting date: 9 September 2025
Sandesh Gulhane (Glasgow) (Con): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I would have voted to abstain."
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Submitted by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Dunfermline, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Supported by: Kaukab Stewart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 9, 2025
Result 81 for, 10 against, 23 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP not voted
Agreed
Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Supported by: Graeme Dey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 9, 2025
Result 87 for, 23 against, 1 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP not voted
Agreed
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 9, 2025
Result 52 for, 63 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP not voted
Disagreed
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Result 51 for, 25 against, 33 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP not voted
Agreed
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Result 85 for, 0 against, 26 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP not voted
Agreed
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These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:7 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 4 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care last met with (a) Alzheimer Scotland, (b) Cancer Research UK, (c) Marie Curie, (d) Prostate Cancer UK, (e) Age Scotland, (f) MacMillan Cancer Support, (g) Parkinson’s UK, (h) Royal College of Psychiatrists, (i) British Heart Foundation, (j) National Autistic…
Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:7 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 4 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will mirror changes to the GP contract that are equivalent to those being applied in England from 1 October 2025 that will require GP practices to keep their online consultation tool open throughout core hours for non-urgent requests and queries."
Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:7 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 4 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will introduce "Jess’s Rule" in Scotland for patients who present three times with the same symptoms or concerns."
Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:10 September 2025
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 18 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport regarding the extension of the current operating hours of the Glasgow Subway beyond 6.12 pm on Sundays."
Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:8 September 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking in response to reports that the synthetic drug, spice, has been found in vapes that are being sold to school children."
Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:10 July 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 4 August 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider establishing a baseline offer for HIV peer support provision."
Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:10 July 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 30 July 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider introducing a national programme to re-engage the reported increasing number of people diagnosed with HIV who have disengaged with HIV care."
Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:10 July 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 29 July 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the adequacy of access to peer support services for people with HIV across Scotland."
Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:23 June 2025
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 3 July 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reported high levels of traffic and frequent congestion on routes leading to and from Glasgow Airport, what assessment it had made of the potential environmental impact of the Glasgow Airport Rail Link, prior to the cancellation of the project."
Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:23 June 2025
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 3 July 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what alternative projects it has planned to improve direct connectivity between the city of Glasgow and Glasgow Airport, in light of the cancellation of the Glasgow Airport Rail Link (GARL) proposal, and what the timelines are for the delivery of any such projects."
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