David Torrance

17 Jun 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of current staffing levels, including additional support needs provision, in schools across Fife.

9 Jun 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the work carried out by the Retail Crime Taskforce.

16 Mar 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking in light of reports of increasing pressure on social housing waiting lists in the Kirkcaldy constituency, including how it plans to support local authorities and housing associations to expand the availability of affordable homes in the area. 

9 Mar 2026 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the consultation on a potential local authority Cruise Ship Levy.

Answer · Shona Robison: The Scottish Government has published the analysis of our consultation on a potential Cruise Ship Levy.The analysis report is now published here https://www.gov.scot/isbn/9781806433315It will be for the next Government to consider the range of evidence receiv…

28 Jan 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what measures are in place to deliver sustainable transport improvements across Fife, including active travel and public transport upgrades, in support of net zero targets.

17 Dec 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it anticipates the abolition of the not proven verdict will improve victims’ experiences of the justice system.

15 Dec 2025 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister what steps the Scottish Government is taking to support households with the cost of living this winter.

3 Dec 2025 · Portfolio Question

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.

12 Nov 2025 · Portfolio Question

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.

5 Nov 2025 · General Question

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.

Answer · Shirley-Anne Somerville: Energy prices are reserved and we have been pressing the UK Government to tackle energy debt by immediately delivering a targeted and automatic unit rate discount on energy bills.In 2025/26, we are delivering a £16.9 million package for free advice on i…

30 Sep 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting organisations engaged in humanitarian work.

24 Sep 2025 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that Scotland remains at the forefront of hydrogen development and deployment.

27 Aug 2025 · Portfolio Question

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.

18 Jun 2025 · Portfolio Question

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.

10 Jun 2025 · Portfolio Question

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.

2 Jun 2025 · Portfolio Question

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.

27 May 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when the constitution secretary last met, and will next meet, with UK Government ministers.

21 May 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any potential impacts of the EU-UK agreement on Scotland’s rural economy.

26 Mar 2025 · Portfolio Question

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.

18 Mar 2025 · Portfolio Question

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.

5 Feb 2025 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what the survival rate of farmed salmon across all marine farms was in 2024.

11 Dec 2024 · Portfolio Question

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.

27 Nov 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government, in light of it being the 16 Days of Activismagainst Gender-Based Violence, whether it will provide an update on whatsteps it is taking to tackle violence against women and girls.

6 Nov 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its work to reform the Victim Notification Scheme in the coming year, to ensure that it operates in a more trauma-informed way.

23 Oct 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of what Scotland's fiscal position would be today had the UK remained a member of the EU.

25 Sep 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the implications of the UK Government’s decision to reduce the Winter Fuel Payment for the delivery of the Winter Heating Payment in Scotland.

27 Aug 2024 · Portfolio Question

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.

17 Jun 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take regarding the ongoing Fife College staff pay dispute.

21 May 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any potential impact on its provision of support for refugees and asylum seekers living in Scotland of the immigration enforcement operations that are reportedly underway in Scotland, following the passage of the UK Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration)…

15 May 2024 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the "key messages" that are contained in the Climate Change Committee’s letter, Design and implement carbon budgets in Scotland, dated 14 May 2024.