Scottish National Party
MSP for Kirkcaldy (Constituency) 2011 - present day
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17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021
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07 September 2016 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
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06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
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19 April 2018 - 06 September 2018
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24 May 2018 - 06 September 2018
Substitute Member
08 June 2016 - 19 April 2018
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29 September 2016 - 19 April 2018
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08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
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27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016
Substitute Member
09 December 2014 - 23 March 2016
Deputy Convener
27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016
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27 June 2013 - 09 December 2014
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05 June 2014 - 27 November 2014
Substitute Member
22 April 2014 - 27 November 2014
Substitute Member
27 June 2013 - 05 June 2014
Substitute Member
18 September 2012 - 27 June 2013
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18 September 2012 - 27 June 2013
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23 June 2011 - 18 September 2012
Substitute Member
01 June 2011 - 18 September 2012
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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.
No registrable interest
No registrable interest
No registrable interest
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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).
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: 28 May 2025
David Torrance: "Although the agreement, which goes some way to improving some of the harms of Brexit, has to be welcomed, will the minister highlight for members how remaining outside the single market and the customs union, and without freedom of movement, continues to damage the interests of our rural economy?"
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 27 May 2025
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "Good morning. On the implementation of the bill, what consideration has the member given to how the bill would operate in practice, and has he explored what duties and functions the Scottish Government would need to place on other bodies?"
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 27 May 2025
David Torrance: "Good morning, everyone. Minister, will you outline the work of the fair work in social care group in recent months?"
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 21 May 2025
David Torrance: "I wonder whether the committee would consider closing the petition, under rule 15…
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 21 May 2025
David Torrance: "There were probably no artificial sweeteners in my day either. In light of the research, I wonder whether the committee will consider closing the petition under rule 15…
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Submitted by: Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Result 49 for, 66 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Result 96 for, 18 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Natalie Don-Innes
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Result 64 for, 49 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Maree Todd, Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Supported by: Neil Gray, Jenni Minto
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Result 65 for, 49 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Willie Rennie, North East Fife, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Result 89 for, 23 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
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These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when the constitution secretary last met, and will next meet, with UK Government ministers."
Taken in the Chamber on 4 June 2025
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any potential impacts of the EU-UK agreement on Scotland’s rural economy."
Taken in the Chamber on 28 May 2025
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what impact it believes the UK Government’s Spring Statement will have on the provision of social security in Scotland."
Taken in the Chamber on 3 April 2025
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the steps that it is taking to encourage investment in Scotland's green economy."
Taken in the Chamber on 26 March 2025
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 12 February 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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