Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Glasgow (Region) 2021 - present day
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
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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.
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 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]
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]
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]
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
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 member of the Medical and Dental Defence Union Scotland.
I am a former member of the Royal College of Surgeons. [Amended interest 17 August 2022]
I am a champion for Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland. [Registered 30 September 2021]
I am a member of the British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin.
I have previously worked as a doctor for multiple GP practices and hospitals.
I was a broadcaster for BBC TV and Radio.
I am a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners.
I am a member of the British Medical Association.
I was a broadcaster for STV.
[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.
Chamber meeting date: 5 June 2025
Sandesh Gulhane (Glasgow) (Con): "ScotRail is owned by the Scottish Government, yet it has chosen to use an artificial intelligence voice instead of employing a Scottish voice actor. Is that how the Scottish Government supports actors—"
Chamber meeting date: 4 June 2025
Sandesh Gulhane (Glasgow) (Con): "I congratulate Bob Doris on securing the debate, and I am pleased to speak in support of the motion. I also congratulate the community of Summerston on reaching its 50th anniversary…
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 3 June 2025
Sandesh Gulhane: "I declare an interest in that I am a practising NHS GP. Thank you for coming along today. I want to start by discussing the BBC’s “Disclosure” documentary, which raised serious concerns…
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 3 June 2025
Sandesh Gulhane (Glasgow) (Con): "I declare an interest as a practising national health service general practitioner. Sir Gregor Smith, you spoke about global surveillance. I want to briefly explore our relationship with the United States of America, given its size, wealth and power…
Chamber meeting date: 28 May 2025
Sandesh Gulhane (Glasgow) (Con): "I declare an interest as a practising national health service GP. The RCGP report discloses that “adding one GP for 10,000 people equates to an estimated reduction” of more than £82,000…
See all of Dr Sandesh Gulhane's contributions in the chamber
Find out how Dr Sandesh Gulhane has voted recently.
Submitted by: Kate Forbes, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 2, 2025
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Richard Lochhead
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Result 84 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Result 55 for, 57 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Result 28 for, 83 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Result 49 for, 66 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Result 96 for, 18 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Find out what motions Dr Sandesh Gulhane has submitted recently.
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: 19 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide the university intake targets for medicine for the financial years 2019-20 to 2025-26, broken down by the number of students from (a) Scotland, (b) the rest of UK and (c) outside of the UK."
Answered by Neil Gray on 22 May 2025
Asked by: Gulhane, Sandesh, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 12 May 2025
"To ask the First Minister what steps the Scottish Government is taking to address the performance of NHS 24, in light of reports that nearly one in five calls to the service went unanswered last year."
Taken in the Chamber on 15 May 2025
Asked by: Gulhane, Sandesh, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 30 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress made to improve access to and reduce waiting times for breast reconstruction surgery following cancer treatment."
Taken in the Chamber on 7 May 2025
Asked by: Gulhane, Sandesh, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 26 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason pharmacists working in communities reportedly do not have full access to clinical records for people in their care."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 22 April 2025
Asked by: Gulhane, Sandesh, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 26 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what the current arrangements are to allow pharmacists working in the community to access their patients’ clinical records; which records they can see, and whether they can amend records to include consultations and items prescribed by the pharmacist."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 22 April 2025
Asked by: Gulhane, Sandesh, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 26 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to review the current reported restrictions on pharmacists working in the community having access to full clinical records for patients in their care to ensure safe prescribing."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 22 April 2025
Asked by: Gulhane, Sandesh, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 26 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its policy goals are for pharmacists working in the community in relation to being able to access full clinical records for patients in their care to ensure safe prescribing, and when it expects these goals to be met."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 22 April 2025
Asked by: Gulhane, Sandesh, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 24 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the delay in implementing the Fracture Liaison Service audit on the ability to (a) evaluate gaps in osteoporosis care and (b) prevent avoidable fractures."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 17 April 2025
Asked by: Gulhane, Sandesh, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 16 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what support is available to teachers who experience physical violence or verbal abuse in schools."
Taken in the Chamber on 24 April 2025
Asked by: Gulhane, Sandesh, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 19 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports of some teachers requesting self-defence classes due to the prevalence of violence in schools."
Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 1 April 2025
See all of Dr Sandesh Gulhane's questions submitted in Parliament