Scottish National Party
MSP for Kirkcaldy (Constituency) 2011 - present day
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17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021
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07 September 2016 - 04 May 2021
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06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
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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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08 June 2016 - 19 April 2018
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29 September 2016 - 19 April 2018
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08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
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27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016
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27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016
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09 December 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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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: 10 September 2024
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "Good morning. Looking ahead, what role should the public play in shaping the future development of the NPF, and how can public engagement in setting national outcomes be improved?"
Chamber meeting date: 4 September 2024
6. David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "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. (S6O-03658)"
Chamber meeting date: 4 September 2024
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "Does the cabinet secretary, like me, welcome the fact that GMB members have agreed overwhelmingly to support the fair pay offer, and does she share my disappointment that Unison members have voted to reject it…
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 3 September 2024
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "What is required to simplify, streamline and co-ordinate governance and accountability, as was called for by the Christie commission, for constructive integration and relationships between partners to develop…
Chamber meeting date: 26 June 2024
6. David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take regarding the on-going Fife College staff pay dispute. (S6O-03642)"
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Submitted by: Lorna Slater, Lothian, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 12, 2024
Result 7 for, 118 against, 0 abstained, 4 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Kate Forbes, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Supported by: Alasdair Allan, Tom Arthur, Richard Lochhead, Gillian Martin
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 12, 2024
Result 90 for, 35 against, 0 abstained, 4 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Douglas Lumsden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 12, 2024
Result 30 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 4 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 12, 2024
Result 56 for, 70 against, 0 abstained, 3 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Fiona Hyslop, Linlithgow, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Result 62 for, 64 against, 0 abstained, 3 did not vote
MSP voted for
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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