MSP for Central Scot and Lothians West (Region)
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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
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
24 June 2026 to 25 June 2026
Member
23 June 2026 to 24 June 2026
Deputy Convener
11 June 2026 to 23 June 2026
Member
08 October 2024 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
10 October 2024 to 08 April 2026
Member
06 November 2024 to 08 April 2026
Substitute Member
21 March 2024 to 10 October 2024
Member
29 June 2023 to 10 October 2024
Member
09 May 2022 to 16 August 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
08 September 2021 to 29 June 2023
Substitute Member
21 May 2021 to 28 June 2023
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 to 28 June 2023
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
17 June 2021 to 31 March 2022
Member
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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: 2 June 2026
Meghan Gallacher (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Con): "We are all aware of the negative impact that mobile phones can have on young people, from bullying to disruption and violence in our classrooms. The Scottish Conservatives have been calling for a ban on mobile phones in classrooms for quite some time…
Chamber meeting date: 21 May 2026
Meghan Gallacher (Central Scot and Lothians West) (Con): "It appears that John Swinney’s Government has been on the Mounjaro, because it is slimmed down in size, but it somehow carries all the same political baggage…
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."
Chamber meeting date: 25 March 2026
4. Meghan Gallacher (Central Scotland) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting first-time buyers. (S6O-05712)"
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 24 March 2026
Meghan Gallacher (Central Scotland) (Con): "Good morning. I will start with the revaluation and its disproportionate impact on hospitality, premises and self-catering properties…
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Motion reference: 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 reference: S6M-20826.1
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
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 reference: 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 reference: 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 reference: 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
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Motion reference: S7M-00156
Motion reference: S7M-00109.1
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 4 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 1 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to fulfil the recommendation in its report, Best Start Five-Year Plan for Maternity and Neonatal Care 2017–2024, regarding the three units that will provide neonatal intensive care, and on what date it plans to remove level 3 neonatal provision from (a) Ninewells Hospital, (b) University Hospital…
Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 24 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 21 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the finding of the Family Fund Trust's The Cost of Caring 2025 report that only 6% of parent carers with unpaid caring responsibilities in Scotland are able to work as much as they would like, (a) what action it will take to ensure that affordability of childcare is not a barrier to parent carers of…
Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 11 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 25 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when the review of modern language provision in schools will conclude."
Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 11 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 25 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding how many childcare settings are operating below their registered capacity due to workforce constraints."
Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 11 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 25 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what indicators it will use to assess the success of its public health approach to smartphone use among children and young people."
Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 11 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 25 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Scottish National Party’s 2026 manifesto commitment to provide all Primary 1 pupils attending a local primary school with a welcome to school bag, how much it estimates that this scheme will cost."
Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 11 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Ben Macpherson on 25 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when the review of the College Sector of the Future Programme will (a) commence and (b) be published."
Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 11 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 25 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when every school will have access to behaviour specialist teachers."
Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 11 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 25 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Scottish National Party’s 2026 manifesto commitment to provide all Primary 1 pupils attending a local primary school with a welcome to school bag, what timetable it has established for the procurement, distribution and delivery of the bags."
Asked by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 11 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 25 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what reforms it is taking forward to empower headteachers to have a greater say in the education that their schools provide."
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