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 3 committees
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee
Deputy Convener
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
David is a member of 8 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 Muscular Dystrophy
Member
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
07 September 2016 - 04 May 2021
Local Government and Communities Committee
Substitute Member
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Public Petitions Committee
Member
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Health and Sport Committee
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
08 June 2016 - 19 April 2018
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Member
29 September 2016 - 19 April 2018
Equalities and Human Rights Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
Equal Opportunities Committee
Member
27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016
Equal Opportunities Committee
Substitute Member
27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016
Public Audit Committee
Member
09 December 2014 - 23 March 2016
Public Petitions Committee
Deputy Convener
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
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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.
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 17 April 2024
Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (PE1975)
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "Looking at other legal systems across the UK, do you think that the action that is being taken in England and Wales goes far enough to adequately protect journalists and campaigners?"
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 17 April 2024
Ancient, Native and Semi-native Woodlands (Protection) (PE1812)
David Torrance: "I wonder whether the committee would consider writing to the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands to ask when the Scottish Government will publish its analysis of its consultation “Tackling the nature emergency: Consultation on Scotland’s Strategic Framework for Biodiversity”. We should also seek an update on the…
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 26 March 2024
Alcohol (Minimum Price per Unit) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2024 [Draft]
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "What evidence led the Scottish Government to conclude that going above a unit price of 65p would be too high for Scotland…
Chamber meeting date: 26 March 2024
Smoking and Vaping
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "We know that, traditionally, it has proven difficult to engage with adolescents and young adults when it comes to health-related matters. We now have increased opportunities to reach that age group through various social media platforms…
Chamber meeting date: 26 March 2024
Smoking and Vaping
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "We know that, traditionally, it has proven difficult to engage with adolescents and young adults when it comes to health-related matters. We now have increased opportunities to reach that age group through various social media platforms…
Votes
How David Torrance has voted in Parliament
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WASPI: Women Against State Pension Inequality
Submitted by: Humza Yousaf, Glasgow Pollok, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Supported by: Paul McLennan, Emma Roddick, Shirley-Anne Somerville
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Result 75 for, 0 against, 52 abstained, 2 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
WASPI: Women Against State Pension Inequality
Submitted by: Paul O'Kane, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Result 21 for, 95 against, 11 abstained, 2 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
WASPI: Women Against State Pension Inequality
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Result 31 for, 74 against, 21 abstained, 3 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motion of No Confidence
Submitted by: Anas Sarwar, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Friday, April 26, 2024
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Claire Baker, Jeremy Balfour, Neil Bibby, Sarah Boyack, Alexander Burnett, Foysol Choudhury, Katy Clark, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Tim Eagle, Rhoda Grant, Mark Griffin, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Rachael Hamilton, Daniel Johnson, Monica Lennon, Richard Leonard, Douglas Lumsden, Michael Marra, Liam McArthur, Pauline McNeill, Carol Mochan, Edward Mountain, Paul O'Kane, Willie Rennie, Alex Rowley, Colin Smyth, Paul Sweeney, Annie Wells, Tess White, Martin Whitfield, Beatrice Wishart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Result 58 for, 70 against, 0 abstained, 1 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, April 29, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Result 123 for, 1 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
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: 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
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 29 November 2023
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 22 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government when it last engaged with the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and other relevant UK Government departments regarding the provision of future agricultural funding for Scotland."
Taken in the Chamber on 29 November 2023
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 November 2023
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to improve the detection and treatment of high blood pressure, in light of reports that an estimated 1.3 million people in Scotland are living with this condition."
Taken in the Chamber on 8 November 2023
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