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Parliamentary questions can be asked by any MSP to the Scottish Government or the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body. The questions provide a means for MSPs to get factual and statistical information.

Written questions must be answered within 10 working days (20 working days during recess)
Other questions such as Topical, Portfolio, General and First Minister's Question Times are taken in the Chamber

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Question reference: S6O-05713

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Current Status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026

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.

Question reference: S6W-44128

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 09 March 2026
Current Status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Shona Robison on 10 March 2026

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

Question reference: S6O-05478

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 February 2026

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.

Question reference: S6O-05337

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 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.

Question reference: S6F-04553

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 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.

Question reference: S6O-05286

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 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.

Question reference: S6O-05146

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 05 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.

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 income maximisation and debt, including over £11 million to debt advice services, with almost £1 million of additional funding for energy debt advice.

We are also providing an estimated £28.3 million through our Winter Heating Payment, £11.4 million through our Child Winter Heating Payment, and £157 million through our Pension Age Winter Heating Payment.

Question reference: S6O-05181

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Submitting member has a registered interest.
Date lodged: Wednesday, 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.

Question reference: S6O-05027

Current Status: Withdrawn

Question reference: S6O-05012

Asked by: David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 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.