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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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David Torrance

Scottish National Party

MSP for Kirkcaldy (Constituency) 2011 - present day

About David Torrance

Contact details

Contact online

X (previously known as Twitter): @davidhtorrance

Facebook: David's facebook

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 6892
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

53 Kirk Wynd
Kirkcaldy
KY1 1EH

Phone: 01592 200349
Text relay calls welcome.

Committees

David is a member of 1 committee

Cross-party groups

David is a member of 8 cross-party groups

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Diabetes

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Epilepsy

Deputy Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Ice Sports

Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on MS

Co-Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Muscular Dystrophy

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Poland

Co-Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scottish Gypsy/Traveller Community

Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scottish Showmen's Guild

Convener

Parliamentary and Government Roles

David does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

David does not have any party roles

Previous roles

David has had 20 previous roles

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021

Member

07 September 2016 - 04 May 2021

Local Government and Communities Committee

Substitute Member

06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021

Public Petitions Committee

Member

06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021

Health and Sport Committee

Member

19 April 2018 - 06 September 2018

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

24 May 2018 - 06 September 2018

Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee

Substitute Member

08 June 2016 - 19 April 2018

Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee

Member

29 September 2016 - 19 April 2018

Equalities and Human Rights Committee

Member

08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016

Equal Opportunities Committee

Member

27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016

Equal Opportunities Committee

Substitute Member

27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016

Public Audit Committee

Member

09 December 2014 - 23 March 2016

Public Petitions Committee

Deputy Convener

27 June 2013 - 09 December 2014

Public Petitions Committee

Member

22 April 2014 - 27 November 2014

Public Audit Committee

Substitute Member

05 June 2014 - 27 November 2014

European and External Relations Committee

Substitute Member

27 June 2013 - 05 June 2014

Equal Opportunities Committee

Substitute Member

18 September 2012 - 27 June 2013

Health and Sport Committee

Member

18 September 2012 - 27 June 2013

Economy Energy and Tourism Committee

Member

23 June 2011 - 18 September 2012

Equal Opportunities Committee

Substitute Member

01 June 2011 - 18 September 2012

Local Government and Regeneration Committee

Member

Register of interests

David'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 David Torrance. The date of their initial statement was 08 June 2021.

Remuneration and related undertaking

No registrable interest

Gifts

No registrable interest

Overseas visits

No registrable interest

Controlled transactions

No registrable interest

Heritable property

No registrable interest

Interest in shares

No registrable interest

Voluntary

I am a member of Invertiel Tenants Association.

I am a member of Ingolstadt Twin Town Association.

I am a member of the Management Committee of Linktown Action Centre.

I am a member of the Scout Association.

I am Scout Leader of the 5th Fife Scout Group, Kirkcaldy.

I am a member of the YMCA Management Committee.

I am a member of Linton Lane Management Committee.

I am a member of Kirkcaldy West Community Council.

I am a member of Linktown Tenants Association.

I am a Director of SWACS (Save Wemyss Ancient Caves Society).

Recent Activity

What was said

What David Torrance 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: 19 December 2024

Harland & Wolff (Deal with Navantia)

David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "Harland & Wolff’s deal with Navantia will save thousands of jobs, many of which are at the Methil yard in my constituency…

Chamber meeting date: 18 December 2024

Mental Health Services (Children and Young People)

2. David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it is working to improve access for children and young people to mental health services. (S6O-04130)"

Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 17 December 2024

Budget 2025-26

David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "What further action is required to achieve financial stability in the health service, and over what timescale is break-even now envisaged…

Chamber meeting date: 12 December 2024

Healthcare in Remote and Rural Areas

David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "I extend my thanks to everyone who took time to give evidence to the committee, whether it be in writing or in person. Without your engagement, the inquiry and report would not have been possible…

Chamber meeting date: 12 December 2024

Kingdom Off Road Motorcycle Club

David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "I thank my colleagues for supporting my motion and allowing it to be debated in the chamber…

Votes

How David Torrance has voted in Parliament

Find out how David Torrance has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-15876

Education (Scotland) Bill

Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 16, 2024

Supported by: Graeme Dey, Natalie Don-Innes
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Result 96 for, 0 against, 21 abstained, 12 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-15875

Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Bill

Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 16, 2024

Supported by: John Swinney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Result 111 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-15792.3

Delivering a Common Sense Budget for Scotland

Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Result 73 for, 28 against, 21 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-15792

Delivering a Common Sense Budget for Scotland

Submitted by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 9, 2024

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Result 94 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-15809

Approval of SSI

Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Result 73 for, 49 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motions

Questions

Questions David Torrance has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question ref. S6O-04130

Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 December 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it is working to improve access for children and young people to mental health services."

Taken in the Chamber on 18 December 2024

Question ref. S6O-04065

Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 27 November 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of it being the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, whether it will provide an update on what steps it is taking to tackle violence against women and girls."

Taken in the Chamber on 4 December 2024

Question ref. S6O-03954

Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 November 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its work to reform the Victim Notification Scheme in the coming year, to ensure that it operates in a more trauma-informed way."

Taken in the Chamber on 13 November 2024

Question ref. S6O-03856

Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 23 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of what Scotland's fiscal position would be today had the UK remained a member of the EU."

Taken in the Chamber on 30 October 2024

Question ref. S6O-03798

Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the implications of the UK Government’s decision to reduce the Winter Fuel Payment for the delivery of the Winter Heating Payment in Scotland."

Taken in the Chamber on 3 October 2024

Question ref. S6O-03658

Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 August 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with Harland & Wolff regarding any potential job losses at its yards in Methil in the Kirkcaldy constituency and Arnish on the Isle of Lewis."

Taken in the Chamber on 4 September 2024

Question ref. S6O-03642

Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 June 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take regarding the ongoing Fife College staff pay dispute."

Taken in the Chamber on 26 June 2024

Question ref. S6O-03505

Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 22 May 2024

Question ref. S6O-03454

Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 May 2024

Question ref. S6W-26932

Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 April 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its commitment to pursue the devolution of powers for a Building Safety Levy in Scotland."

Answered by Shona Robison on 19 April 2024

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