Scottish National Party
MSP for Kirkcaldy (Constituency) 2011 - present day
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17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021
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06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
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07 September 2016 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
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
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29 September 2016 - 19 April 2018
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08 June 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
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27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016
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27 June 2013 - 09 December 2014
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22 April 2014 - 27 November 2014
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05 June 2014 - 27 November 2014
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27 June 2013 - 05 June 2014
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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
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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
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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: 17 September 2024
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "I take heed of the cabinet secretary’s comments. As has been said, Scottish Enterprise owns the Methil yard and its facilities…
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 17 September 2024
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "Good morning. Will the witnesses detail the differences and similarities between Scotland and England in the approach to the care and treatment of young people with gender dysphoria/incongruence?"
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 11 September 2024
David Torrance: "I agree with your comments…
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 11 September 2024
David Torrance: "Considering the response from the Scottish Government, I ask the committee to consider closing the petition under rule 15…
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 11 September 2024
David Torrance: "Could we consider writing to the Scottish Government to seek an update on the Gaelic officer scheme following the funded six-month extension and subsequent reporting from Bòrd na Gàidhlig?"
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Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Graham Simpson, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Result 57 for, 69 against, 0 abstained, 3 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Ash Regan, Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Result 1 for, 125 against, 0 abstained, 3 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 16, 2024
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Kate Forbes, Jamie Hepburn, Richard Lochhead, Angus Robertson
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Result 68 for, 56 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Result 30 for, 96 against, 0 abstained, 3 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Result 56 for, 70 against, 0 abstained, 3 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
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: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 August 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with Harland & Wolff regarding any potential job losses at its yards in Methil in the Kirkcaldy constituency and Arnish on the Isle of Lewis."
Taken in the Chamber on 4 September 2024
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take regarding the ongoing Fife College staff pay dispute."
Taken in the Chamber on 26 June 2024
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 22 May 2024
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 May 2024
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its commitment to pursue the devolution of powers for a Building Safety Levy in Scotland."
Answered by Shona Robison on 19 April 2024
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 13 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how the projects and activities that it funds through its international development programmes contribute to promoting human rights."
Taken in the Chamber on 20 March 2024
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has received a final report from the Scottish Local Authorities Remuneration Committee."
Taken in the Chamber on 6 March 2024
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 14 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress in delivering the actions and aims contained in the Framework for Chronic Pain Service Delivery."
Taken in the Chamber on 21 February 2024
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 31 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that all legal predator control is carried out in a way that is consistent with best practice in animal welfare standards."
Taken in the Chamber on 8 February 2024
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 10 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work it is undertaking to deliver its commitments on participatory and deliberative democracy."
Taken in the Chamber on 17 January 2024
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