Scottish National Party
MSP for Kirkcaldy (Constituency) 2011 - present day
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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
Substitute Member
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Member
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Member
19 April 2018 - 06 September 2018
Member
24 May 2018 - 06 September 2018
Substitute Member
08 June 2016 - 19 April 2018
Member
29 September 2016 - 19 April 2018
Member
08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
Member
27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016
Substitute Member
09 December 2014 - 23 March 2016
Deputy Convener
27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016
Member
27 June 2013 - 09 December 2014
Member
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
Member
18 September 2012 - 27 June 2013
Member
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
No registrable interest
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I am a member of Invertiel Tenants 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 Ingolstadt Twin Town Association.
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: 18 February 2026
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "Although recorded crime has reduced by 38 per cent since 2006-07 under the Scottish National Party Government, the focus remains on supporting victims…
Chamber meeting date: 18 February 2026
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "Although recorded crime has reduced by 38 per cent since 2006-07 under the Scottish National Party Government, the focus remains on supporting victims…
Chamber meeting date: 18 February 2026
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "Although recorded crime has reduced by 38 per cent since 2006-07 under the Scottish National Party Government, the focus remains on supporting victims…
Chamber meeting date: 18 February 2026
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "Although recorded crime has reduced by 38 per cent since 2006-07 under the Scottish National Party Government, the focus remains on supporting victims…
Chamber meeting date: 18 February 2026
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "Although recorded crime has reduced by 38 per cent since 2006-07 under the Scottish National Party Government, the focus remains on supporting victims…
Find out how David Torrance has voted recently.
Motion ref. 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 for
Agreed
Motion ref. 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 against
Disagreed
Motion ref. 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 ref. 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 for
Agreed
Motion ref. 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 voted for
Agreed
Find out what motions David Torrance has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: David Torrance, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 28 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what measures are in place to deliver sustainable transport improvements across Fife, including active travel and public transport upgrades, in support of net zero targets."
Asked by: David Torrance, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it anticipates the abolition of the not proven verdict will improve victims’ experiences of the justice system."
Asked by: David Torrance, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 15 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 December 2025
"To ask the First Minister what steps the Scottish Government is taking to support households with the cost of living this winter."
Asked by: David Torrance, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 3 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Road Safety Management Safe System Capacity Building Programme in Scotland being awarded a Prince Michael International Road Safety Award."
Asked by: David Torrance, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 5 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 13 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the steps it is taking to support households struggling with energy bill debt."
Asked by: David Torrance, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 12 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting communities and local authorities to adapt to the impacts of climate change, including through nature-based solutions."
Asked by: David Torrance, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 1 October 2025
Asked by: David Torrance, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 24 September 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that Scotland remains at the forefront of hydrogen development and deployment."
Asked by: David Torrance, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 August 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 3 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with local authorities to deliver transformation programmes and accelerate any reforms needed to achieve financial sustainability and ensure that local services are fit for the future."
Asked by: David Torrance, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 June 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide details of its engagement with stakeholders on violence prevention during its youth violence summit on 12 June."
See all of David Torrance's questions submitted in Parliament