Pam Gosal
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for West Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
About Pam Gosal
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Website: pamgosal.org.uk
X (previously known as Twitter): @PamGosalMSP
Facebook: Pam's facebook
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5950
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
Suite F
Exchange House Business Centre
50 Drymen Road
Bearsden
G62 2RH
Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.
Committees
Pam is a member of 2 committees
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
Pam is a member of 5 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Challenging Racial and Religious Prejudice
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Dyslexia
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on India
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Skills
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on USA
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Pam does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Pam has 3 party roles
Deputy Chairwoman
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Finance
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Local Government
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles
Pam has had 5 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
17 June 2021 - 29 June 2023
Equalities Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee
Member
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Higher Education
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Further Education
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Youth Employment
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Training
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Register of interests
Pam'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 Pam Gosal. The date of their initial statement was 10 June 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
From 7 October to 13 October 2023 I visited Delhi, India, as part of a delegation of the Cross Party Group on India. The purpose of the visit was to engage with FinTech and Culture organisations and senior politicians within the Indian government. The total costs of the visit, including flights, hotel accommodation, food, and transport, amounted to £2,402.16 and were paid by Amit Shah, Director of Flight Path Travel (a tour and travel agency which sells, flights, hotels and tour packages; Office No. 1, Jubilee Business Centre, 211 Kingsbury Road, Kingsbury, London, NW9 8AQ). [Registered 3 November 2023]
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
I own 33.3% of a house in Glasgow with a market value of between £700,001 and £800,00. I receive no rental income for this property. [Amended interest 11 January 2024]
Interest in shares
I own 33.3% of issued share capital in PCMG Ltd, a company concerned with the letting and operating of owner leased real estate. These are ordinary shares with a market value of approximately £240,000. The company lets solely commercial property and I receive no remuneration from it. [Registered 11 January 2024, Amended interest 25 January 2024]
I own 50% of the issued share capital in APCL Trading Ltd, a company concerned with the letting and operating of own or leased real estate. These are ordinary shares with a market value of approximately £700,000. The company lets solely commercial property and I receive no remuneration from it. [Amended interest 11 January 2024, Amended interest 25 January 2024]
I own 50% of the issued share capital in Strathblane Developments Ltd, a company concerned with the letting and operating of own or leased real estate. These are ordinary shares with a market value of approximately £162,500. The company lets solely commercial property and I receive no remuneration from it. [Amended interest 11 January 2024, Amended interest 25 January 2024]
Voluntary
No registrable interests
Recent Activity
What was said
What Pam Gosal 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.
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 7 May 2024
National Planning Framework 4 (Annual Review)
Pam Gosal (West Scotland) (Con): "Good morning, panel. We know that fewer people are applying to build major housing developments and we have heard that there are delays in planning applications being approved. The Scottish Government has cut the planning budget by 43 per cent…
Chamber meeting date: 2 May 2024
Social Housing (Damp and Mould)
4. Pam Gosal (West Scotland) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to help local authorities tackle damp and mould in social housing. (S6O-03383)"
Chamber meeting date: 2 May 2024
Unborn Victims of Violence
Pam Gosal (West Scotland) (Con): "I am honoured to open this important debate, on behalf of the Scottish Conservatives, on the creation of an unborn victims of violence act. I commend and thank Nicola Murray for bringing the petition to Parliament…
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 30 April 2024
Rural and Island Housing
Pam Gosal (West Scotland) (Con): "Good morning, convener, and good morning, panel. Thank you very much for the opening statements, which have been helpful…
Chamber meeting date: 24 April 2024
Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Pam Gosal (West Scotland) (Con): "On a point of order, Deputy Presiding Officer. I would have voted yes, but I do not think that I got the connection."
Votes
How Pam Gosal has voted in Parliament
Find out how Pam Gosal has voted recently.
Appointment of Junior Scottish Minister
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 9, 2024
Result 63 for, 49 against, 10 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Appointment of Scottish Minister
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 9, 2024
Result 63 for, 57 against, 3 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Business Programme
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Graham Simpson, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Result 52 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Implementing the Cass Review in Scotland
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Supported by: Jenni Minto, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Result 71 for, 30 against, 20 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Supporting Scotland’s Colleges
Submitted by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Supported by: Paul Sweeney, Martin Whitfield
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Result 60 for, 61 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Pam Gosal in Parliament
Find out what motions Pam Gosal has submitted recently.
Questions
Questions Pam Gosal has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Gosal, Pam, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether the approach to counter allegations set out in the joint protocol on challenging domestic abuse is followed in practice by (a) reporting officers and (b) marking deputes."
Answer expected on 28 May 2024
Asked by: Gosal, Pam, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) will ensure that domestic abuse victims (a) are informed of bail review applications, (b) have their views sought and put before the court and (c) are informed of the outcome timeously."
Answer expected on 28 May 2024
Asked by: Gosal, Pam, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how many homes have been built through the Islands Housing Fund in each year since 2016-17."
Answer expected on 28 May 2024
Asked by: Gosal, Pam, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how much it has spent on the Rural Housing Fund in each year since its introduction."
Answer expected on 28 May 2024
Asked by: Gosal, Pam, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that standard prosecution reports (SPRs) fully address the views of domestic abuse victims on any (a) court proceedings, (b) bail conditions and (c) non-harassment orders, and that the reasons for such domestic abuse victims’ views are fully explored and described, by both the…
Answer expected on 28 May 2024
Asked by: Gosal, Pam, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take to ensure that domestic abuse cases are progressed efficiently through the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS)."
Answer expected on 28 May 2024
Asked by: Gosal, Pam, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how much it has spent on the Islands Housing Fund in each year since its introduction."
Answer expected on 28 May 2024
Asked by: Gosal, Pam, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that prosecutors have sufficiently detailed information on any risk to domestic abuse victims, which could be passed on to the court when required."
Answer expected on 28 May 2024
Asked by: Gosal, Pam, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how many homes have been built through the Rural Housing Fund in each year since 2016-17."
Answer expected on 28 May 2024
Asked by: Gosal, Pam, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) is ensuring that statutory aggravations in relation to domestic abuses cases are applied where appropriate."
Answer expected on 28 May 2024