Scottish National Party
MSP for Kirkcaldy (Constituency) 2011 - present day
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
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17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021
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07 September 2016 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
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
Substitute Member
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
Deputy Convener
27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016
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27 June 2013 - 09 December 2014
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05 June 2014 - 27 November 2014
Substitute Member
22 April 2014 - 27 November 2014
Substitute Member
27 June 2013 - 05 June 2014
Substitute Member
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.
Chamber meeting date: 10 September 2025
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "I am sure that the minister shares my concern that a number of residential beds are at risk of being lost following the UK Labour Government’s reckless decision to raise employer national insurance contributions, which is estimated to add a further cost of more than £84 million to Scotland’s social care sector. Will the minister join me in calling…
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 10 September 2025
David Torrance: "In the light of the evidence that is before us, I wonder whether the committee would consider writing to the Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise, asking when the evaluation report for the 1,140 hours entitlement will be published; what actions the Scottish Government intends to take in the light of the report’s recommendations; what…
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 10 September 2025
David Torrance: "In the light of the evidence, I wonder whether the committee would consider writing to SEPA and NatureScot to ask what information they hold on the impact of pumped storage hydro on wild Atlantic salmon and how that is considered when they provide comment on planning applications in their role as statutory consultees. I also wonder whether the…
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 10 September 2025
David Torrance: "Believe it or not, I have been climbing to the Grey Mare’s Tail for many years and I have spent many hours watching the goats there, which has brought great pleasure not only to me but to every scout I take up during the summer holidays…
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 10 September 2025
David Torrance: "In light of the evidence in front of the committee, I wonder whether the committee would consider closing the petition under rule 15…
Find out how David Torrance has voted recently.
Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 15, 2025
Supported by: Siobhian Brown
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Result 71 for, 46 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Result 12 for, 101 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Result 63 for, 48 against, 1 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Result 45 for, 66 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Result 28 for, 86 against, 0 abstained, 15 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: 27 August 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with local authorities to deliver transformation programmes and accelerate any reforms needed to achieve financial sustainability and ensure that local services are fit for the future."
Taken in the Chamber on 3 September 2025
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide details of its engagement with stakeholders on violence prevention during its youth violence summit on 12 June."
Taken in the Chamber on 25 June 2025
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when it anticipates that NatureScot will complete its review of the bird species on schedule 2 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981."
Taken in the Chamber on 18 June 2025
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 4 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its assessment is of the impact on Scotland's economic growth of the increase in employer national insurance contributions."
Taken in the Chamber on 11 June 2025
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when the constitution secretary last met, and will next meet, with UK Government ministers."
Taken in the Chamber on 4 June 2025
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any potential impacts of the EU-UK agreement on Scotland’s rural economy."
Taken in the Chamber on 28 May 2025
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what impact it believes the UK Government’s Spring Statement will have on the provision of social security in Scotland."
Taken in the Chamber on 3 April 2025
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the steps that it is taking to encourage investment in Scotland's green economy."
Taken in the Chamber on 26 March 2025
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 12 February 2025
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it is working to improve access for children and young people to mental health services."
Taken in the Chamber on 18 December 2024
See all of David Torrance's questions submitted in Parliament