David Torrance
Scottish National Party
MSP for Kirkcaldy (Constituency) 2011 - present day
About David Torrance
Contact details
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 2 committees
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee
Deputy Convener
Cross-party groups
David is a member of 7 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 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
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee
Member
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Public Petitions Committee
Member
07 September 2016 - 04 May 2021
Local Government and Communities Committee
Substitute Member
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Health and Sport Committee
Member
24 May 2018 - 06 September 2018
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Substitute Member
19 April 2018 - 06 September 2018
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
29 September 2016 - 19 April 2018
Equalities and Human Rights Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 19 April 2018
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
Equal Opportunities Committee
Member
27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016
Equal Opportunities Committee
Substitute Member
09 December 2014 - 23 March 2016
Public Petitions Committee
Deputy Convener
27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016
Public Audit Committee
Member
27 June 2013 - 09 December 2014
Public Petitions Committee
Member
05 June 2014 - 27 November 2014
European and External Relations Committee
Substitute Member
22 April 2014 - 27 November 2014
Public Audit Committee
Substitute Member
27 June 2013 - 05 June 2014
Equal Opportunities Committee
Substitute Member
18 September 2012 - 27 June 2013
Economy Energy and Tourism Committee
Member
18 September 2012 - 27 June 2013
Health and Sport 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 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).
I am a member of Ingolstadt Twin Town Association.
I am a member of Invertiel Tenants Association.
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.
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 31 January 2023
Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland Bill: Stage 1
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "Good morning. Baroness Cumberlege, what is your opinion on the different approaches that are being taken in England and Scotland for the appointment of a patient safety commissioner…
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 24 January 2023
Independent Review into Racism in Scottish Cricket
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "Good morning, everyone. How could the Scottish Government support sportscotland in embedding a culture of anti-racism and EDI in Scottish sport?"
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 24 January 2023
Food Standards Scotland
David Torrance: "Good morning. What impact has Brexit had on your work on risk management and oversight functions?"
Chamber meeting date: 18 January 2023
National Health Service and Social Care
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "The public health challenge that Scotland faces as a result of the global Covid-19 pandemic is unprecedented…
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 18 January 2023
Onshore Wind Farms (Planning Decisions) (PE1864)
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "The committee could write to the Scottish Government to set out the committee’s recommendations on the basis of the evidence that has been gathered so far…
Votes
How David Torrance has voted in Parliament
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Revision to Business Programme
Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Supported by: Alexander Burnett, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Pam Gosal, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Ross, Sue Webber, Tess White
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Result 51 for, 67 against, 0 abstained, 11 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Business Programme
Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Supported by: Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Murdo Fraser, Jamie Greene, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Roz McCall, Liz Smith, Sue Webber
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Result 54 for, 66 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Three Years On - Brexit and Workers’ Rights
Submitted by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, January 30, 2023
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Result 24 for, 96 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Three Years On - Brexit and Workers’ Rights
Submitted by: Richard Lochhead, Moray, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 30, 2023
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Ivan McKee, John Swinney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Result 90 for, 30 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Three Years On - Brexit and Workers’ Rights
Submitted by: Alexander Stewart, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 30, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Result 30 for, 89 against, 0 abstained, 10 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by David Torrance in Parliament
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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.
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 14 December 2022
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to grow and encourage primary Gaelic-medium education."
Taken in the Chamber on 6 October 2022
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 31 August 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what support it is giving to primary care services as they recover from the COVID-19 pandemic."
Taken in the Chamber on 7 September 2022
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 June 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support the economy in Fife."
Taken in the Chamber on 22 June 2022
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 June 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what actions are being taken to ensure the success and viability of Scotland’s affordable housing supply programme."
Taken in the Chamber on 15 June 2022
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 May 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update regarding any support it is giving to the renewable energy supply chain."
Taken in the Chamber on 1 June 2022
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 May 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how the ambitions expressed in the first annual report to Parliament on progress in developing the Environment Strategy for Scotland coincide with the findings of the latest IPCC report."
Taken in the Chamber on 18 May 2022
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 27 April 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the support, including funding for local authorities, for displaced people settling in Scotland under the Ukraine Family Scheme."
Taken in the Chamber on 4 May 2022
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 20 April 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is regarding the impact on Scotland of recent reports that the UK Government’s Animals Abroad Bill is no longer likely to be introduced."
Taken in the Chamber on 28 April 2022
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 16 March 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the next steps in collating Scotland's Census data."
Taken in the Chamber on 24 March 2022
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