Meghan Gallacher
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
About Meghan Gallacher
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
X (previously known as Twitter): @MGallacherMSP
Facebook: Meghan's facebook
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
Committees
Meghan is a member of 2 committees
Cross-party groups
Meghan is a member of 8 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Animal Welfare
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Beer and Pubs
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Children and Young People
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on End of Life Choices
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Families Supporting Children’s Learning
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Nature and Climate
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Poland
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Towns and Town Centres
Convener
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Meghan does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Meghan has 1 party role
Deputy Party Leader
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles
Meghan has had 4 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
08 September 2021 - 29 June 2023
Education Children and Young People Committee
Substitute Member
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Young People
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Children
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
17 June 2021 - 31 March 2022
Local Government Housing and Planning Committee
Member
Register of interests
Meghan'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.
Here is the register for Meghan Gallacher. The date of their initial statement was 02 June 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
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]
Gifts
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]
Overseas visits
No registrable interests.
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests.
Heritable property
No registrable interests.
Interest in shares
No registrable interests.
Voluntary
I was the Chair of the Scottish Conservative Councillor's Association. [Amended interest 5 May 2022]
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]
I am a member of Women to Win.
I am a member of the Conservative Women's Association.
I am a volunteer befriender in Motherwell.
I am a member of North Lanarkshire Conservative and Unionist Association.
Recent Activity
What was said
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.
Chamber meeting date: 20 June 2024
Gender Representation on Public Boards (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Meghan Gallacher (Central Scotland) (Con): "The cabinet secretary is absolutely spot on…
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 20 June 2024
Review of the EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement
Meghan Gallacher (Central Scotland) (Con): "How involved has the Scottish Government been over the past year or so with the specialised committees that have been set up to support implementation of the UK-EU trade incorporation agreements?"
Chamber meeting date: 18 June 2024
Business Motion
Meghan Gallacher (Central Scotland) (Con): "On 8 May this year, the Scottish Conservatives held a debate on gender identity services for children and young people and the Cass review…
Chamber meeting date: 13 June 2024
Kindergarten Stage
Meghan Gallacher (Central Scotland) (Con): "I echo everything that Fulton MacGregor has just said. Does he agree with me that Diane Delaney is an absolute trailblazer when it comes to campaigning and highlighting those issues?"
Chamber meeting date: 12 June 2024
Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Meghan Gallacher (Central Scotland) (Con): "Thank you, Presiding Officer. Amendment 2 would introduce a requirement for operators of a protected premises to include signage that outlines the safe access zone and summarises the restrictions of the zone…
Votes
How Meghan Gallacher has voted in Parliament
Find out how Meghan Gallacher has voted recently.
Scottish Government Priorities: Tackling the Climate Emergency
Submitted by: Douglas Lumsden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 50 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 24, 2024
Supported by: Màiri McAllan
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 116 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Scottish Government Priorities: Tackling the Climate Emergency
Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Supported by: Mark Ruskell
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 8 for, 108 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Scottish Government Priorities: Tackling the Climate Emergency
Submitted by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 58 for, 59 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 68 for, 0 against, 46 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Meghan Gallacher in Parliament
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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.
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 6 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any potential impact on its funding of the service, what discussions it has had with the Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre in relation to its compliance with employment laws."
Answered by Siobhian Brown on 13 June 2024
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 21 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has reimbursed the legal expenses sought by the UK Government regarding its legal challenge of the decision by the UK Government to issue a section 35 order in relation to the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill."
Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 4 June 2024
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 19 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how many instances of the use of conversion therapy have been recorded since 2010, and under which bodies."
Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 3 May 2024
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 19 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with faith leaders regarding its proposed legislation banning conversion practices."
Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 2 May 2024
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 19 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a clear definition of the term "conversion therapy practices", which outlines the difference between "quackery" and advice provision."
Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 2 May 2024
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 22 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the LGBT Youth Scotland pilot programme to introduce youth clubs in schools."
Taken in the Chamber on 23 April 2024
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will review the current model of care for children with gender dysphoria."
Taken in the Chamber on 17 April 2024
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 18 March 2024
"To ask the First Minister whether the Scottish Government will engage with NHS Scotland on ending the prescription of puberty suppressing hormones to children, following the recent announcement by NHS England."
Taken in the Chamber on 21 March 2024
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 5 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) deliberately hid documents related to its transgender prisoner policy, particularly in light of reports that officials discussed how to avoid having to publish operational guidance through Freedom of Information."
Answered by Angela Constance on 18 March 2024
Asked by: Gallacher, Meghan, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 13 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the roll-out of free digital devices to school pupils."
Taken in the Chamber on 21 March 2024
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