David Torrance
Scottish National Party
MSP for Kirkcaldy (Constituency) 2011 - present day
About David Torrance
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
X (previously known as Twitter): @davidhtorrance
Facebook: David's facebook
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
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.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interest
Gifts
No registrable interest
Overseas visits
No registrable interest
Controlled transactions
No registrable interest
Heritable property
No registrable interest
Interest in shares
No registrable interest
Voluntary
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).
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.
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…
Chamber meeting date: 20 March 2024
International Development Programmes (Promotion of Human Rights)
7. David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "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. (S6O-03222)"
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 20 March 2024
Surgical Mesh and Fixation Devices (PE1865)
The Deputy Convener: "Welcome back, everyone…
Votes
How David Torrance has voted in Parliament
Find out how David Torrance has voted recently.
Scottish Employment Injuries Advisory Council Bill
Submitted by: Mark Griffin, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, April 18, 2024
Result 20 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Business Programme
Submitted by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Pam Gosal, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Liam Kerr, Douglas Ross, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 53 for, 60 against, 5 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 88 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Repealing the Hate Crime Act
Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, April 15, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 64 for, 29 against, 25 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Repealing the Hate Crime Act
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Supported by: Katy Clark
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 20 for, 97 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
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: 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
Asked by: Torrance, David, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 29 August 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what progress has been made regarding a review of councillor pay and remuneration."
Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 25 September 2023
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