Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Glasgow (Region) 2021 - present day
X (previously known as Twitter): @sandeshgulhane
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6162
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1018 Maryhill Road
Glasgow
G20 9TE
Phone: 0141 946 3335
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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 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 £10,001-£15,000 gross per annum, before deductions for tax and national insurance. I worked three days per week.
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 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 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 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 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]
No registrable interests
From 13 to 16 November 2025, I attended the Parliamentary Diabetes Global Network (PDGN) Advocacy Forum in Valletta, Malta, at which I gave a speech. The estimated cost of the trip, comprising flights and accommodation, was £1,000. This was funded by the PGDN (of 44 Howard Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4EA) which is an organisation of parliamentarians who champion diabetes prevention, early diagnosis and the best treatments for all. [Registered 16 December 2025]
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 was a broadcaster for BBC TV and Radio.
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 was a broadcaster for STV.
I am a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners.
I am a member of the British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin.
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 15 March 2023]
I have previously worked as a doctor for multiple GP practices and hospitals.
I am a member of the Medical and Dental Defence Union Scotland.
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 member of the British Medical Association.
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 "Paths Champion" for Ramblers Scotland. [Registered 30 September 2021]
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
Sandesh Gulhane (Glasgow) (Con): "I declare an interest as a practising NHS general practitioner.A few weeks ago, the Queen Elizabeth university hospital in Glasgow released the wrong body, which was cremated, denying two families a goodbye, but this is not an isolated incident…
Chamber meeting date: 8 January 2026
Sandesh Gulhane (Glasgow) (Con): "I declare an interest as a practising NHS general practitioner.A few weeks ago, the Queen Elizabeth university hospital in Glasgow released the wrong body, which was cremated, denying two families a goodbye, but this is not an isolated incident…
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 11 November 2025
Sandesh Gulhane (Glasgow) (Con): "The Official Report is a written record of what was said in public meetings of the Scottish Parliament and in committee meetings. It is a substantially verbatim report…
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 24 June 2025
Sandesh Gulhane (Glasgow) (Con): "I have been listening intently from the beginning of the meeting, and I am quite confused as to whether we have good data or we do not have good data, because both things were said at the start. Which is it?"
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 17 June 2025
Sandesh Gulhane (Glasgow) (Con): "I declare an interest in that I am the former head of medicine for Queen’s Park Football Club. What is the Scottish Youth Football Association doing and saying in this space?"
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Motion ref. S6M-16789
Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 27, 2025
Result 64 for, 1 against, 53 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-16892
Submitted by: Mairi Gougeon, Angus North and Mearns, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 24, 2025
Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Result 91 for, 29 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-16960
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Result 90 for, 30 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-16942
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Result 70 for, 0 against, 50 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-16923
Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 24, 2025
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Result 108 for, 7 against, 1 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
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: 19 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 27 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how the estimated £149 million required for the new pay offer for resident doctors will be funded, and whether funding will be reduced in any other area in order to pay for the offer, in the event that it is agreed."
Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 23 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 6 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the statement by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde at the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry that “Pressure was applied to open the [Queen Elizabeth University] hospital on time and on budget, and it is now clear that the hospital opened too early. It was not ready”, and whether any Scottish…
Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 23 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 6 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government on what date it became aware of suspected issues with the water system at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital."
Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 23 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 6 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it ever ordered that any senior managers at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde be dismissed as a result of issues surrounding the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, including the safety of the water system."
Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 23 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 6 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has confidence in the Chief Executive, Chair and Board of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde following their acceptance of a causal connection of a likely link between the water supply at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and patient infections."
Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 21 January 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 4 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether the overall pause on new health capital projects remains in place."
Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 19 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's admission of a likely link between issues with the water supply at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and patient infections."
Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 9 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 6 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will introduce a Scottish Joint Registry that would provide performance information for (a) hip, (b) knee, (c) ankle, (d) elbow and (e) shoulder joint replacement surgeons."
Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 5 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the talks with BMA representatives regarding the planned resident doctors’ strike due to begin next week."
Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, 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 steps it is taking to protect young people from grooming gangs and sexual exploitation."
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