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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)
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Meghan Gallacher

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

MSP for Central Scot and Lothians West (Region)

About Meghan Gallacher

Contact details

Contact online

X (previously known as Twitter): @MGallacherMSP

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 5633
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

Room 36
Airdrie Business Centre
1 Chapel Lane
Airdrie
ML6 6GX

Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Central Scot and Lothians West (Region)
07 May 2026 to present

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Former MSP for Central Scotland (Region)
06 May 2021 to 08 Apr 2026

Committees

Meghan Gallacher is not a member of any committees

Cross-party groups

Meghan Gallacher is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Meghan Gallacher does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Meghan Gallacher does not have any party roles

Previous roles

Meghan Gallacher has had the following roles in Parliament

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

08 October 2024 to 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on Housing

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

10 October 2024 to 08 April 2026

Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee

Member

06 November 2024 to 08 April 2026

Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee

Substitute Member

29 June 2023 to 10 October 2024

Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee

Member

21 March 2024 to 10 October 2024

Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee

Member

09 May 2022 to 16 August 2024

Deputy Party Leader

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

08 September 2021 to 29 June 2023

Education, Children and Young People Committee

Substitute Member

21 May 2021 to 28 June 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Young People

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

21 May 2021 to 28 June 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Children

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

17 June 2021 to 31 March 2022

Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee

Member

Register of interests

Meghan Gallacher'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.

Recent Activity

Official Report

What Meghan Gallacher 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.

Oaths and Affirmations

Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2026

Meghan Gallacher (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Con): "I, Meghan Gallacher, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God."

Votes

How Meghan Gallacher has voted in Parliament

Find out how Meghan Gallacher has voted recently.

Motion ref. Round 2 Abstention

Result 1 for, 0 against, 1 abstained, 127 did not vote

MSP not voted

Agreed

Motion ref. Round 1 Alex Cole-Hamilton

Result 10 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 119 did not vote

MSP not voted

Agreed

Motion ref. Round 1 Russell Findlay

Result 12 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 117 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. Round 1 Malcolm Offord

Result 17 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 112 did not vote

MSP not voted

Agreed

Motion ref. Round 3 Gillian Mackay

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

MSP not voted

Agreed

Motions

Questions

Questions Meghan Gallacher has asked

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

Question reference: S7W-00168

Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 20 May 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee's proposal in its Stage 1 report on the Desecration of War Memorials (Scotland) Bill to legislate to create a statutory aggravation in relation to the protection and maintenance of war memorials."

Question reference: S7W-00170

Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 19 May 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 4 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commit to working in the current session to bring forward or support legislative amendments to strengthen protections for nationally and locally significant war memorials."

Question reference: S7W-00171

Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 19 May 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 4 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it will take to reassure communities and armed forces groups that the preservation and protection of war memorials remains a ministerial priority."

Question reference: S7W-00169

Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 19 May 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 4 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had regarding the potential establishment of a statutory framework to co-ordinate protections and responsibilities relating to war memorials."

Question reference: S6O-05712

Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 18 March 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting first-time buyers."

Question reference: S6O-05673

Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 11 March 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to prevent further job losses in the oil and gas supply chain as a result of the energy transition."

Question reference: S6O-05630

Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 4 March 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government when it was first informed of water and mould ingress at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital."

Question reference: S6W-43475

Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 30 January 2026

Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 12 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish its inquiry into Skye House."

Question reference: S6O-05407

Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 14 January 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how the increase in the international development fund that was announced in the draft 2026-27 Scottish Budget will be spent."

Question reference: S6O-05350

Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 17 December 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve pupil attendance in schools."