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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)
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Patrick Harvie

Scottish Green Party

MSP for Glasgow (Region)

About Patrick Harvie

Contact details

Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Scottish Green Party
MSP for Glasgow (Region)
01 May 2003 to present

Committees

Patrick Harvie is not a member of any committees

Cross-party groups

Patrick Harvie is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Patrick Harvie does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Patrick Harvie does not have any party roles

Previous roles

Patrick Harvie has had the following roles in Parliament

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

21 May 2021 to 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on Constitutional Affairs

Scottish Green Party

01 July 2024 to 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on External Affairs

Scottish Green Party

01 July 2024 to 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on Net Zero

Scottish Green Party

17 December 2025 to 08 April 2026

Finance and Public Administration Committee

Member

26 June 2024 to 08 April 2026

Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee

Substitute Member

26 June 2024 to 08 April 2026

Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee

Member

22 May 2024 to 17 December 2025

Finance and Public Administration Committee

Substitute Member

21 May 2025 to 17 December 2025

Health, Social Care and Sport Committee

Member

06 May 2021 to 29 August 2025

Party Leader

Scottish Green Party

21 May 2021 to 01 July 2024

Party Spokesperson on Finance

Scottish Green Party

31 August 2021 to 25 April 2024

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

Scottish Government

17 June 2021 to 30 August 2021

Finance and Public Administration Committee

Member

17 June 2021 to 30 August 2021

Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee

Member

18 May 2021 to 05 July 2021

Parliamentary Bureau

Member

05 May 2016 to 04 May 2021

Party Leader

Scottish Green Party

26 May 2016 to 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Finance

Scottish Green Party

26 May 2016 to 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Economy

Scottish Green Party

26 May 2016 to 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Employment

Scottish Green Party

26 May 2016 to 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Equalities

Scottish Green Party

29 June 2016 to 04 May 2021

Local Government and Communities Committee

Substitute Member

29 September 2016 to 04 May 2021

Finance and Constitution Committee

Member

24 September 2020 to 04 May 2021

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Deputy Convener

19 December 2018 to 04 May 2021

Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee

Substitute Member

15 June 2016 to 04 May 2021

Parliamentary Bureau

Member

16 September 2020 to 24 September 2020

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

29 June 2016 to 19 December 2018

Justice Committee

Substitute Member

16 June 2016 to 04 September 2018

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Deputy Convener

08 June 2016 to 29 September 2016

Finance Committee

Member

08 June 2016 to 16 June 2016

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

05 May 2011 to 23 March 2016

Party Leader

Scottish Green Party

27 November 2014 to 23 March 2016

Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee

Member

27 November 2014 to 23 March 2016

Devolution (Further Powers) Committee

Substitute Member

01 November 2012 to 27 November 2014

Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee

Substitute Member

29 October 2014 to 27 November 2014

Devolution (Further Powers) Committee

Member

23 October 2012 to 29 October 2014

Referendum (Scotland) Bill Committee

Member

01 June 2011 to 01 November 2012

Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee

Member

23 June 2011 to 01 May 2012

Scotland Bill Committee

Substitute Member

19 June 2007 to 22 March 2011

Conveners Group

Member

01 December 2008 to 22 March 2011

Party Leader

Scottish Green Party

19 June 2007 to 22 March 2011

Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change Committee

Convener

13 June 2007 to 19 June 2007

Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change Committee

Member

28 May 2003 to 02 April 2007

Party Spokesperson on Communities

Scottish Green Party

21 June 2005 to 02 April 2007

Party Spokesperson on Constitutional Affairs

Scottish Green Party

21 June 2005 to 02 April 2007

Party Spokesperson on Europe and External Relations

Scottish Green Party

28 May 2003 to 02 April 2007

Party Spokesperson on Justice

Scottish Green Party

04 June 2003 to 02 April 2007

Communities Committee

Member

08 February 2006 to 02 April 2007

Procedures Committee

Substitute Member

03 September 2003 to 30 January 2006

Equal Opportunities Committee

Substitute Member

Register of interests

Patrick Harvie'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

Official Report

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.

Glasgow’s Bus Services

Chamber meeting date: 26 June 2025

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…

Gaza

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

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…

UEFA European Championship (Scotland) Bill

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

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…

Medium-term Financial Strategy and Fiscal Sustainability Delivery Plan

Chamber meeting date: 25 June 2025

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…

Education (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3

Chamber meeting date: 25 June 2025

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.

Scottish Rate Resolution

Motion reference: S6M-20844

Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 19, 2026

Result 93 for, 29 against, 1 abstained, 6 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Business Programme

Motion reference: S6M-20826.1

Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Result 51 for, 71 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Approval of SSI

Motion reference: S6M-20827

Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Result 112 for, 7 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP voted against

Agreed

A Just Transition Fund for Mossmorran

Motion reference: S6M-20820.2

Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Supported by: Alex Rowley, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Result 93 for, 28 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Ending US Military Use of Scottish Airports

Motion reference: S6M-20819.3

Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Supported by: Graeme Dey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Result 89 for, 7 against, 27 abstained, 6 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: S6O-05698

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 18 March 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the UK Government assessment, Global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security, published in January 2026, what assessment it has made of Scotland’s food security and resilience."

Question reference: S6W-44380

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 12 March 2026

Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 17 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider ending its contract with TotalEnergies Gas and Power Ltd, in light of reports that the company holds a 20% share in the Yamal liquefied natural gas facility in northern Russia."

Question reference: S6W-44043

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 3 March 2026

Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 17 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-43618 by Gillian Martin on 17 February 2026, and in light of the evidence given by the Scottish Fiscal Commission at the Finance and Public Administration Committee meeting on 3 March 2026, whether it will commission work to examine the implications for Scotland of the issues…

Question reference: S6W-44404

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 12 March 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government when guidance for local authorities will be issued regarding the assessment of rent conditions required by the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025."

Question reference: S6W-44185

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 11 March 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with (a) Creative Scotland, (b) insolvency practitioners and (c) other relevant parties to ensure that former Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) staff receive their redundancy claims, wages and entitlements without unreasonable delay, and in line with Scotland’s Fair Work principles."

Question reference: S6W-44187

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 11 March 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure that the expertise and experience of former Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) staff are not lost to Scotland’s cultural sector as a result of the centre's closure."

Question reference: S6W-44186

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 11 March 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of whether Creative Scotland upheld its Fair Work policy commitments in its handling of the closure of the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA), particularly regarding any decision to withhold agreed payments, in light of reported concerns in relation to the charity being left with no…

Question reference: S6W-43702

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 12 February 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 26 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason a reference to the draft Solar Vision is not included in the Energy Supply annex of the Draft Climate Change Plan."

Question reference: S6W-43705

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 12 February 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 26 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on the extent of land required to deliver 3…

Question reference: S6W-43703

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 12 February 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 26 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to continue supporting solar energy in Scotland, and what specific measures it proposes to support its deployment."