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 their Constituency
53 Kirk Wynd
Kirkcaldy
KY1 1EH
Phone: 01592 200349
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
David is a member of 3 committees
Health and Sport Committee
Member
Local Government and Communities Committee
Substitute Member
Public Petitions Committee
Member
Cross-party groups
David is a member of 5 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Epilepsy
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Mental Health
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Poland
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scottish Gypsy/Traveller Community
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scottish Showmen's Guild
Member
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 16 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
24 May 2018 - 06 September 2018
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Substitute Member
19 April 2018 - 06 September 2018
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
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
09 December 2014 - 23 March 2016
Public Petitions Committee
Deputy Convener
27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016
Public Audit Committee
Member
27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016
Equal Opportunities Committee
Substitute Member
27 June 2013 - 09 December 2014
Public Petitions Committee
Member
05 June 2014 - 27 November 2014
European and External Relations Committee
Substitute Member
22 April 2014 - 27 November 2014
Public Audit 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
01 June 2011 - 18 September 2012
Local Government and Regeneration Committee
Member
23 June 2011 - 18 September 2012
Equal Opportunities Committee
Substitute Member
Register of interests
David's register of interests
MSP's 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 19 May 2016.
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 Linktown 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 Invertiel Tenants Association.
I am a member of the YMCA Management Committee.
I am a member of Kirkcaldy West Community Council.
I am a member of Linton Lane Management Committee.
I am a member of the Scout Association.
I am Scout Leader of the 5th Fife Scout Group, Kirkcaldy.
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.
Progress Towards Reopening Schools
David Torrance made 1 Contribution to this discussion
Chamber - 23 July 2020
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "I am pleased to hear that £50 million will be used specifically to recruit additional teachers and support staff…
National Health Service (Covid-19 Transmission)
David Torrance made 3 Contributions to this discussion
Chamber - 23 June 2020
1. David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to reduce the transmission of Covid-19 as NHS services resume. (S5T-02293)"
Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
David Torrance made 3 Contributions to this discussion
Health and Sport Committee - 23 June 2020
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "How will health boards be encouraged to co-operate with one another and share best practice? How will that be overseen and monitored?"
Covid-19 Scrutiny (Resilience and Emergency Planning)
David Torrance made 3 Contributions to this discussion
Health and Sport Committee - 17 June 2020
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "My questions are on communications and technology. What barriers are you aware of that have hampered good communications with key stakeholders in primary care, community pharmacies, care providers, and health and social care partnerships…
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (Review)
David Torrance made 1 Contribution to this discussion
Chamber - 16 June 2020
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP): "What role will the national body that was announced in the programme for government to strengthen infection prevention and control have in ensuring that we have a wide range of skills and the expertise that is required for the construction of these particularly complex structures?"
Written questions
Written questions David Torrance has submitted in Parliament
These are the questions that this MSP has asked the Scottish Government about its work. It also includes any answer to these questions.
S5O-04219 - Unanswered
26 February 2020
Torrance, David: "To ask the Scottish Government which measures in the draft Budget aim to boost economic growth, improve productivity and support improvements in innovation."
S5O-04112 - Unanswered
29 January 2020
Torrance, David: "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress with the reinstatement of the Levenmouth rail link."
S5O-04043 - Unanswered
15 January 2020
Torrance, David: "To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reach marginalised groups affected by HIV."
S5O-03967 - Unanswered
18 December 2019
Torrance, David: "To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to businesses that are committed to lowering carbon emissions and improving air quality."
S5O-03875 - Unanswered
27 November 2019
Torrance, David: "To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making in developing the draft statutory code of practice for funeral directors."
See all of David Torrance's written questions submitted in Parliament