Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
The Scottish Parliament
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Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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09 May 2022 - 16 August 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
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 Meghan Gallacher. The date of their initial statement was 02 June 2021.
I was a Councillor with North Lanarkshire Council (of (of Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, Motherwell, ML1 1AB) and was the Convener of the Audit and Scrutiny Panel between 2017 and 2021. I received between £30,001 and £35,000 per annum, which decreased, from 17 June 2021, to between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum and spent 16-20 hours per week in the role. [Amended interest 5 May 2022]
On 5 August 2023, I was a guest of Lieutenant Colonel HIM Clark (HQ 51 Inf Bde and HQ Scotland, Redford Bks, Colinton, Edinburgh, EH13 0PP) at a performance of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The value of the hospitality received was £415. [Registered 27 September 2023]
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
I am a member of Women to Win.
I am a co-opted member of the European Young Conservatives.
I received on bottle of whisky from the Scotch Whisky Association, the nominal value for the COP26 Limited Edition Blended Scotch Whisky to be £30, although it is not for commercial sale. [Registered 20 December 2021]
My husband is employed by the Department for Work and Pensions as an operational delivery officer. [Registered 1 October 2024]
As of April 2025, I have been appointed as a member of the “Pregnant, Then Screwed” advisory board. [Registered 29 April 2025]
I am a volunteer befriender in Motherwell.
I am a member of North Lanarkshire Conservative and Unionist Association.
I was the Chair of the Scottish Conservative Councillor's Association. [Amended interest 5 May 2022]
I am a member of the Conservative Women's Association.
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
Meghan Gallacher (Central Scotland) (Con): "I am afraid that the annual report exposes the Scottish National Party’s continued failure to get a grip of Scotland’s housing emergency…
Chamber meeting date: 8 January 2026
Meghan Gallacher (Central Scotland) (Con): "I am afraid that the annual report exposes the Scottish National Party’s continued failure to get a grip of Scotland’s housing emergency…
Chamber meeting date: 8 January 2026
Meghan Gallacher (Central Scotland) (Con): "I am afraid that the annual report exposes the Scottish National Party’s continued failure to get a grip of Scotland’s housing emergency…
Chamber meeting date: 8 January 2026
Meghan Gallacher (Central Scotland) (Con): "I am afraid that the annual report exposes the Scottish National Party’s continued failure to get a grip of Scotland’s housing emergency…
Chamber meeting date: 8 January 2026
Meghan Gallacher (Central Scotland) (Con): "I am afraid that the annual report exposes the Scottish National Party’s continued failure to get a grip of Scotland’s housing emergency…
Find out how Meghan Gallacher 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 Meghan Gallacher has submitted recently.
Motion ref. S6M-19491
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 3 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made on increasing the number of overnight beds for parents in neonatal wards."
Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 16 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 14 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussion it, or any of its agencies, including the Building Standards Division, has had with local authorities across Scotland regarding the use of the BS 8414 cladding system test, to ensure notification is given if the test is used to demonstrate compliance for external wall cladding systems."
Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 16 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 13 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the findings of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, what its position is on whether it is appropriate for the BS 8414 cladding system test to reportedly still form part of Scotland’s building standards technical handbooks for demonstrating compliance for external wall cladding systems."
Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 5 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recent convictions of a grooming gang for sexual exploitation in Dundee, what steps it is taking to prevent similar cases across Scotland, including through the establishment of a national inquiry into grooming gangs."
See all of Meghan Gallacher's questions submitted in Parliament