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 their Constituency
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 6 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Epilepsy
Deputy 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
Health and Sport 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
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
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
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 the Management Committee of Linktown Action Centre.
I am a member of Linton Lane Management Committee.
I am a member of the Scout Association.
I am a member of Invertiel Tenants 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 Linktown Tenants Association.
I am a member of Kirkcaldy West Community Council.
I am a member of Ingolstadt Twin Town 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.
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 11 January 2022
Inquiry on Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young People
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "Good morning. How does the amount of time that children and young people spend on social media affect their health and wellbeing? Online bullying has an impact on young people’s mental health. Has that increased during the pandemic…
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 11 January 2022
Transvaginal Mesh Removal Reimbursement Scheme
David Torrance: "My question is for Greig Chalmers. Some of the women will have taken out loans or used credit cards, or even remortgaged houses in some cases…
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 21 December 2021
Budget Scrutiny 2022-23
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "Good afternoon, cabinet secretary. The national performance framework has nine indicators and targets for health…
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 7 December 2021
Perinatal Mental Health
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "Thank you, convener. Good afternoon, panel members. We have heard about variations in local services, but “Delivering Effective Services” acknowledges the issue of timescales for perinatal mental health services. Are the current timescales adequate…
Chamber meeting date: 24 November 2021
Affordable Housing (Edinburgh)
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "Does the cabinet secretary agree that City of Edinburgh Council’s consultation on a short-term let control area, which closed earlier this month and is currently being reviewed in the city chambers, is proof that local authorities have been empowered by the Scottish Government to find tailored solutions to their housing challenges?"
Votes
How David Torrance has voted in Parliament
Find out how David Torrance has voted recently.
Tackling Drug Related Deaths Through the First Year of the National Mission
Submitted by: Sue Webber, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 13, 2022
Result 34 for, 70 against, 19 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Tackling Drug Related Deaths Through the First Year of the National Mission
Submitted by: Claire Baker, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 13, 2022
Result 23 for, 100 against, 0 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Mental Health and Wellbeing in Primary Care Services
Submitted by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Supported by: Sharon Dowey, Stephen Kerr
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Result 34 for, 89 against, 0 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Mental Health and Wellbeing in Primary Care Services
Submitted by: Carol Mochan, South Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Result 55 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Mental Health and Wellbeing in Primary Care Services
Submitted by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Result 54 for, 69 against, 0 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by David Torrance in Parliament
Find out what motions David Torrance has submitted recently.
Written questions
Written questions David Torrance has submitted in Parliament
These are the questions that this MSP has asked the Scottish Government about its work. It also includes any answer to these questions.
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 December 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its discussions with Optometry Scotland regarding the request for a fee uplift and regular yearly review of fees, and the anticipated timeframe for a mutually agreeable settlement to be reached."
Answered by: Maree Todd on 9 December 2021
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 December 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what action has been taken on the use of mesh in hernia repair."
Answered by: Humza Yousaf on 9 December 2021
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 October 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what further financial support will be made available to NHS boards and integration authorities in responding to COVID-19 in 2021-22."
Answered by: Humza Yousaf on 26 October 2021
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 29 September 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the principles and commitments that support the care for people with long COVID."
Answered by: Humza Yousaf on 30 September 2021
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 2 July 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what financial support will be made available to NHS Boards in responding to COVID-19 in 2021-22."
Answered by: Humza Yousaf on 2 July 2021
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government how many people have received free personal and nursing care since the policy was introduced."
Answered by: Jeane Freeman on 5 May 2021
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government how many people have received a medical prescription since charges for these began to be phased out in 2008."
Answered by: Jeane Freeman on 29 April 2021
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government how many people have received a free bus pass since 2007-08, broken down by local authority area."
Answered by: Michael Matheson on 23 March 2021
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government how many students from Scotland have received free university tuition since 2007-08."
Answered by: Richard Lochhead on 23 March 2021
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 February 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking following the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency's (MHRA) review of the use of UK plasma for fractionation."
Answered by: Mairi Gougeon on 25 February 2021
See all of David Torrance's written questions submitted in Parliament