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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Patrick Harvie

Scottish Green Party

MSP for Glasgow (Region) 2003 - present day

About Patrick Harvie

Contact details

Contact online

X (previously known as Twitter): @patrickharvie

Facebook: Patrick's facebook

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Contact at local office

Glasgow Collective
15 East Campbell Street
Glasgow
G1 5DT

Committees

Cross-party groups

Patrick is a member of 5 cross-party groups

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Beer and Pubs

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on End of Life Choices

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Europe

Co-Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on LGBTI+

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Science and Technology

Member

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Patrick does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Patrick has 3 party roles

Party Spokesperson on Constitutional Affairs

Scottish Green Party

Party Spokesperson on External Affairs

Scottish Green Party

Party Spokesperson on Net Zero

Scottish Green Party

Previous roles

Patrick has had 40 previous roles

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

06 May 2021 - 29 August 2025

Party Leader

Scottish Green Party

21 May 2021 - 01 July 2024

Party Spokesperson on Finance

Scottish Green Party

31 August 2021 - 25 April 2024

Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants' Rights

Scottish Government

17 June 2021 - 30 August 2021

Finance and Public Administration Committee

Member

17 June 2021 - 30 August 2021

Constitution Europe External Affairs and Culture Committee

Member

18 May 2021 - 05 July 2021

parliamentary bureau

Member

05 May 2016 - 04 May 2021

Party Leader

Scottish Green Party

26 May 2016 - 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Finance

Scottish Green Party

26 May 2016 - 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Economy

Scottish Green Party

26 May 2016 - 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Employment

Scottish Green Party

26 May 2016 - 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Equalities

Scottish Green Party

24 September 2020 - 04 May 2021

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Deputy Convener

29 June 2016 - 04 May 2021

Local Government and Communities Committee

Substitute Member

29 September 2016 - 04 May 2021

Finance and Constitution Committee

Member

19 December 2018 - 04 May 2021

Culture Tourism Europe and External Affairs Committee

Substitute Member

15 June 2016 - 04 May 2021

parliamentary bureau

Member

16 September 2020 - 24 September 2020

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

29 June 2016 - 19 December 2018

Justice Committee

Substitute Member

16 June 2016 - 04 September 2018

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Deputy Convener

08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016

Finance Committee

Member

08 June 2016 - 16 June 2016

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

05 May 2011 - 23 March 2016

Party Leader

Scottish Green Party

27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016

Economy Energy and Tourism Committee

Member

27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016

Devolution Further Powers Committee

Substitute Member

01 November 2012 - 27 November 2014

Economy Energy and Tourism Committee

Substitute Member

29 October 2014 - 27 November 2014

Devolution Further Powers Committee

Member

23 October 2012 - 29 October 2014

Referendum Scotland Bill Committee

Member

01 June 2011 - 01 November 2012

Economy Energy and Tourism Committee

Member

23 June 2011 - 01 May 2012

Scotland Bill Committee

Substitute Member

19 June 2007 - 22 March 2011

conveners group

Member

01 December 2008 - 22 March 2011

Party Leader

Scottish Green Party

19 June 2007 - 22 March 2011

Transport Infrastructure and Climate Change Committee

Convener

13 June 2007 - 19 June 2007

Transport Infrastructure and Climate Change Committee

Member

28 May 2003 - 02 April 2007

Party Spokesperson on Communities

Scottish Green Party

21 June 2005 - 02 April 2007

Party Spokesperson on Constitutional Affairs

Scottish Green Party

21 June 2005 - 02 April 2007

Party Spokesperson on Europe and External Relations

Scottish Green Party

28 May 2003 - 02 April 2007

Party Spokesperson on Justice

Scottish Green Party

08 February 2006 - 02 April 2007

Procedures Committee

Substitute Member

04 June 2003 - 02 April 2007

Communities Committee

Member

03 September 2003 - 30 January 2006

Equal Opportunities Committee

Substitute Member

Register of interests

Patrick'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.

Recent Activity

What was said

What Patrick Harvie 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.

Chamber meeting date: 26 June 2025

Glasgow’s Bus Services

Patrick Harvie (Glasgow) (Green): "It is usual to begin a members’ business debate by thanking those who have chosen to stay late for it, and I have a double reason to thank those who have chosen to stay late on the last day before recess…

Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 26 June 2025

Gaza

Patrick Harvie (Glasgow) (Green): "Good morning. Cabinet secretary, you talked about how the Scottish Government is using money through the provision of aid and how it is using its voice…

Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 26 June 2025

UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill

Patrick Harvie: "Good morning, minister and colleagues. I want to ask first about the general overall approach, and then I have a couple of specific questions about the human rights arguments that have been raised…

Chamber meeting date: 25 June 2025

Medium-term Financial Strategy and Fiscal Sustainability Delivery Plan

Patrick Harvie (Glasgow) (Green): "The envelope is not fixed. The cabinet secretary’s statement acknowledges that tax policy will have to play a role if we are to avoid damaging cuts to public services…

Chamber meeting date: 25 June 2025

Education (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3

Patrick Harvie (Glasgow) (Green): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I am sorry, but I think that our hearts are all sinking at the idea of a repeat performance…

Votes

How Patrick Harvie has voted in Parliament

Find out how Patrick Harvie has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-16789

Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill

Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 27, 2025

Result 64 for, 1 against, 53 abstained, 10 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-16892

Land Reform (Scotland) Bill

Submitted by: Mairi Gougeon, Angus North and Mearns, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 24, 2025

Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Result 91 for, 29 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-16960

Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution

Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Result 90 for, 30 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-16942

Approval of SSI

Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Result 70 for, 0 against, 50 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-16923

Scotland – A Fair Trade Nation

Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 24, 2025

Supported by: Jamie Hepburn
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Result 108 for, 7 against, 1 abstained, 13 did not vote

MSP voted against

Agreed

Motions

Questions

Questions Patrick Harvie has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question reference: S6F-04120

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged:27 May 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 May 2025

"Question to be taken in Chamber."

Question reference: S6W-37448

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged:9 May 2025

Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 21 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-36651 by Kate Forbes on 30 April 2025, whether it will provide further details and updated information on how it evaluates whether its grant conditions are successful in achieving diversification away from arms manufacturing."

Question reference: S6W-37336

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged:8 May 2025

Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 20 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions its (a) ministers and (b) officials have had with Glasgow City Council regarding any potential changes to the operation of the Clyde Tunnel."

Question reference: S6W-37334

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged:8 May 2025

Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 20 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has ever been formally approached by Glasgow City Council to adopt the Clyde Tunnel as national infrastructure, and, if so, when any such approaches were made, and what its position is on this."

Question reference: S6W-37335

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged:8 May 2025

Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 20 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact on (a) Glasgow, (b) the NHS and (c) emergency services of the reported proposed industrial action by staff at the Clyde Tunnel."

Question reference: S6W-37105

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged:2 May 2025

Current Status: Answered by Alasdair Allan on 13 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the upgrading of aviation radar systems to ensure that windfarm developments can proceed without objection, including how the costs incurred by aviation operators can be (a) independently verified and (b) appropriately split between (i) aviation operators…

Question reference: S6W-37104

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged:2 May 2025

Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 13 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding planning decisions in cases where aviation operators have objected to renewable energy developments, what discretion it has to ensure that financial contributions sought by aviation operators are justified, proportionate and based solely on actual incurred costs."

Question reference: S6W-37106

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged:2 May 2025

Current Status: Answered by Alasdair Allan on 13 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it can take to reduce any barriers posed by aviation radar issues to renewable energy developments."

Question reference: S6O-04645

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged:7 May 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what it anticipates the impact will be on the Scottish film and TV industry of the US President’s intention to impose tariffs."

Question reference: S6F-04054

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged:6 May 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 May 2025

"Question to be taken in Chamber."

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