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.
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.
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]
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 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]
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 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.
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]
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.
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]
I am a champion for Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland. [Registered 30 September 2021]
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 15 March 2023]
I am a member of the British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin.
I was a broadcaster for STV.
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.
I am a former member of the Royal College of Surgeons. [Amended interest 17 August 2022]
I am a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners.
I am a member of the British Medical Association.
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]
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…
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…
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…
See all of Dr Sandesh Gulhane's contributions in the chamber
Find out how Dr Sandesh Gulhane has voted recently.
Motion ref. S6M-20844
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 19, 2026
Result 93 for, 29 against, 1 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20826.1
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 51 for, 71 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6M-20827
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 112 for, 7 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20820.2
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Alex Rowley, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 93 for, 28 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20819.3
Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Graeme Dey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 89 for, 7 against, 27 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
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: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, 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 what assessment it has made of any increase in caseload for the Adult Disability Payment, particularly in regard to mental and behavioural disorders."
Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, 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 how it would assess its handling of the NHS."
Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 4 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs has had with the Scottish Prison Service regarding arrangements for prisoners eligible to vote in the forthcoming Scottish Parliament election."
Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 25 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 11 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon should make a personal statement to the Scottish Parliament about issues relating to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital."
Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 25 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 11 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to prevent assaults in hospitals, and what assessment it has made of the effectiveness of any action it has already taken to date."
Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 25 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 11 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that 246 ambulances took patients from Scotland to hospitals in England in 2024, including to Newcastle, and what action it is taking to ensure that patients do not have to leave Scotland for emergency treatment."
Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 25 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 11 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether any NHS boards continue to provide homeopathy, and what its position is on whether homeopathy services should be provided on the NHS."
Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 25 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 11 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will make it a requirement for NHS boards to collect data on the number of patients receiving corridor care in hospitals."
Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 25 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 11 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of whether it will meet its target to ensure that no patient waits longer than one year for treatment by March 2026."
Asked by: Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 25 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 11 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many NHS patients have died while on a waiting list for treatment since Neil Gray became Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care."
See all of Dr Sandesh Gulhane's questions submitted in Parliament