Scottish National Party
MSP for Kirkcaldy (Constituency) 2011 - present day
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021
Member
07 September 2016 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Member
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Member
19 April 2018 - 06 September 2018
Member
24 May 2018 - 06 September 2018
Substitute Member
08 June 2016 - 19 April 2018
Member
29 September 2016 - 19 April 2018
Member
08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
Member
27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016
Substitute Member
09 December 2014 - 23 March 2016
Deputy Convener
27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016
Member
27 June 2013 - 09 December 2014
Member
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
Member
18 September 2012 - 27 June 2013
Member
23 June 2011 - 18 September 2012
Substitute Member
01 June 2011 - 18 September 2012
Member
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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: 14 January 2026
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "Given that the owners of ExxonMobil were clear that Westminster policy was to blame for the closure of the site, can the cabinet secretary provide an update on the Scottish Government’s engagement with the UK Government on Scotland’s industrial future at Mossmorran? Can she provide an update on her engagement with trade unions through the task…
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 14 January 2026
David Torrance: "In the light of the evidence before us and given that the document will be published after the parliamentary session has finished, I wonder whether we could close the petition under section 15…
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 14 January 2026
David Torrance: "I wonder whether the committee would consider keeping the petition open and writing to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills to ask whether a February update on the work of a national review group will include a decision on whether to launch an inquiry into group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation."
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 14 January 2026
David Torrance: "Time is short for the committee, but I would like to keep the petition open…
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 14 January 2026
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "Good morning. My questions are about hydrogen and water production…
Find out how David Torrance has voted recently.
Motion ref. S6M-20414
Submitted by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 22, 2026
Result 25 for, 91 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP not voted
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 57 Amendment 43
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Result 28 for, 72 against, 18 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 57 Amendment 42
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Result 46 for, 73 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
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: 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."
Asked by: David Torrance, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 August 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 3 September 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."
Asked by: David Torrance, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 June 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 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."
Asked by: David Torrance, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 11 June 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 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."
See all of David Torrance's questions submitted in Parliament