MSP for Kirkcaldy (Constituency)
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Scottish National Party
MSP for Kirkcaldy (Constituency)
05 May 2011 to present
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
23 June 2021 to 08 April 2026
Deputy Convener
17 June 2021 to 08 April 2026
Member
06 March 2024 to 08 April 2026
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 to 23 June 2021
Member
06 September 2018 to 04 May 2021
Member
07 September 2016 to 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
06 September 2018 to 04 May 2021
Member
24 May 2018 to 06 September 2018
Substitute Member
19 April 2018 to 06 September 2018
Member
08 June 2016 to 19 April 2018
Member
29 September 2016 to 19 April 2018
Member
08 June 2016 to 29 September 2016
Member
27 November 2014 to 23 March 2016
Substitute Member
27 November 2014 to 23 March 2016
Member
09 December 2014 to 23 March 2016
Deputy Convener
27 June 2013 to 09 December 2014
Member
22 April 2014 to 27 November 2014
Substitute Member
05 June 2014 to 27 November 2014
Substitute Member
27 June 2013 to 05 June 2014
Substitute Member
18 September 2012 to 27 June 2013
Member
18 September 2012 to 27 June 2013
Member
23 June 2011 to 18 September 2012
Substitute Member
01 June 2011 to 18 September 2012
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Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2026
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "I, David Herd Torrance, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God."
Chamber meeting date: 20 November 2025
David Torrance: "A recent poll by the MCS Foundation found that although more than a third of Scots do not feel informed about what action is being taken to meet their climate targets, a clear majority still see climate action as important, with 66 per cent of people saying that they would replace their current fossil fuel boiler to help tackle climate change. The…
Chamber meeting date: 20 November 2025
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "It is very welcome that more than 1,000 jobs are expected to be created and supported throughout the construction and operation of the Pentland offshore wind farm…
Chamber meeting date: 28 October 2025
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "Amendment 232 is the first of my two amendments to the bill that seek to enable a resolution to the issue of access to Burntisland harbour…
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Motion ref. S7M-00228
Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 1, 2026
Supported by: Alison Thewliss, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Result 99 for, 6 against, 18 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00228.4
Submitted by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Supported by: Joe Long
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Result 54 for, 55 against, 15 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00228.2
Submitted by: Maggie Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Supported by: Gillian Mackay, Cara McKee, Laura Moodie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Result 41 for, 82 against, 1 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00228.1
Submitted by: Helen McDade, Mid Scotland and Fife, Reform UK . Date lodged: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Result 27 for, 98 against, 0 abstained, 4 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00208.3
Submitted by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 1, 2026
Supported by: Mark Ruskell
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Result 88 for, 17 against, 16 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
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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: 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."
Asked by: David Torrance, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 9 March 2026
Current Status: 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."
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."
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