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Parliamentary questions can be asked by any MSP to the Scottish Government or the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body. The questions provide a means for MSPs to get factual and statistical information.

Written questions must be answered within 10 working days (20 working days during recess)
Other questions such as Topical, Portfolio, General and First Minister's Question Times are taken in the Chamber

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Question reference: S7W-04498

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 26 October 2026
Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Maree Todd on 27 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve care and treatment for people experiencing severe alcohol-related harm, and whether it will provide an update on plans for Alcohol Care Teams.

The Scottish Government is taking a range of actions to improve care and treatment for people experiencing severe alcohol-related harm through delivery of Scotland’s Alcohol and Drugs Strategic Plan and our Programme for Government commitment to trial Alcohol Care Teams.

We recognise that alcohol-related harm continues to place a significant burden on individuals, families and services, and that there is variation in provision across Scotland.

I am pleased to confirm that funding has now been approved for an NHS Fife Alcohol Care Team pilot. The pilot will receive £164,000 in 2026-27, with indicative funding of £328,000 per year in subsequent years, subject to future budget decisions.

The Fife pilot will provide a multi-agency, family-inclusive and trauma-informed model of care, linking hospital alcohol services with community support, mental health services, psychology, occupational therapy and third-sector partners.

It will be fully evaluated, with learning shared nationally to inform future service development across Scotland.

Question reference: S7O-00351

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 October 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made in implementing the commitments set out in its Veterans Strategy across the Kirkcaldy constituency.

Question reference: S7O-00201

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 02 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 9 September 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that planned reforms to the public sector deliver better outcomes for communities across Scotland.

The aim of public service reform is to improve outcomes for people and communities and ensure the long-term sustainability of services. As set out in our PSR Strategy, we will direct more resources towards prevention and ensure services are joined up and designed around communities, wherever they live in Scotland.

This starts with empowering communities, as set out in the Programme for Government, we will strengthen community governance, building on the Democracy Matters vision and developing proposals in conjunction with local government partners over the next 3 months that give communities the tools and support they need to take greater control over decision-making.

Question reference: S7O-00116

Current Status: Withdrawn

Question reference: S7O-00073

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work carried out by the Retail Crime Taskforce.

Question reference: S6O-05713

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking in light of reports of increasing pressure on social housing waiting lists in the Kirkcaldy constituency, including how it plans to support local authorities and housing associations to expand the availability of affordable homes in the area.

Question reference: S6W-44128

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 09 March 2026
Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Shona Robison on 10 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the consultation on a potential local authority Cruise Ship Levy.

Question reference: S6O-05478

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 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.

Question reference: S6O-05337

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 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.

Question reference: S6F-04553

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 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.