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Patrick Harvie

Scottish Green Party

MSP for Glasgow (Region)


Patrick Harvie is Convener of the

About Patrick Harvie

Contact details

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0141 552 6111
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

Glasgow Collective
15 East Campbell Street
Glasgow
G1 5DT

Phone: 0141 552 6111
Text relay calls welcome.

Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.

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 has 1 party role

Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Transport and Tourism

Scottish Green Party

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

Member

26 June 2024 to 08 April 2026

Substitute Member

26 June 2024 to 08 April 2026

Member

22 May 2024 to 17 December 2025

Substitute Member

21 May 2025 to 17 December 2025

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

Member

17 June 2021 to 30 August 2021

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

19 December 2018 to 04 May 2021

Substitute Member

29 June 2016 to 04 May 2021

Substitute Member

29 September 2016 to 04 May 2021

Member

24 September 2020 to 04 May 2021

Deputy Convener

15 June 2016 to 04 May 2021

Parliamentary Bureau

Member

16 September 2020 to 24 September 2020

Member

29 June 2016 to 19 December 2018

Substitute Member

16 June 2016 to 04 September 2018

Deputy Convener

08 June 2016 to 29 September 2016

Member

08 June 2016 to 16 June 2016

Member

05 May 2011 to 23 March 2016

Party Leader

Scottish Green Party

27 November 2014 to 23 March 2016

Member

27 November 2014 to 23 March 2016

Substitute Member

01 November 2012 to 27 November 2014

Substitute Member

29 October 2014 to 27 November 2014

Member

23 October 2012 to 29 October 2014

Member

01 June 2011 to 01 November 2012

Member

23 June 2011 to 01 May 2012

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

Convener

13 June 2007 to 19 June 2007

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

Member

08 February 2006 to 02 April 2007

Substitute Member

03 September 2003 to 30 January 2006

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.

Energy Security

Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026

Patrick Harvie (Glasgow) (Green): "Is it not absolutely extraordinary that some people respond to a fossil fuel crisis that is sending prices spiralling through the roof by demanding that we double down and make ourselves even more dependent on fossil fuels and even more exposed to the next energy crisis that fossil fuels cause?"

Public Trust in Scottish Politics

Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026

Patrick Harvie (Glasgow) (Green): "Made a request to intervene."

Active Travel (Funding)

Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026

Patrick Harvie (Glasgow) (Green): "To ask the Scottish Government, in light of comments made by the First Minister in the Parliament on 2 June that the Scottish Government prioritises active and safe travel routes and the encouragement of cycling, walking and wheeling, for what reason Transport Scotland reportedly reduced the revenue funding for regional transport partnerships’…

Growing Scotland’s Economy

Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026

Patrick Harvie (Glasgow) (Green): "I congratulate Stephen Flynn on his appointment. This will be his first opportunity to hear my traditional rant about the ideology of economic growth…

Scotland’s Energy

Chamber meeting date: 28 May 2026

Patrick Harvie (Glasgow) (Green): "Thank you, Presiding Officer. I am happy to have my first chance on the record to congratulate you and the Deputy Presiding Officers on your appointments. I also congratulate the minister on his appointment…

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

Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
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

Motions made by Patrick Harvie in Parliament

Find out what motions Patrick Harvie has submitted recently.

Affordable Bus Fares: Amendment 5

Motion reference: S7M-00367.5

Growing Scotland’s Economy: Amendment 4

Motion reference: S7M-00290.4

Wealth Taxation for Public Services: Amendment 1

Motion reference: S7M-00249.1

Draft Climate Change Plan: Amendment 1

Motion reference: S6M-20964.1

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: S7W-01668

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 13 July 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 10 August 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what criminal offences are available to address the dissemination of disinformation by individuals or communication platforms where there is intent to stir up conflict, hostility or disorder within communities, or where a person is reckless as to the likelihood of doing so, and whether it is considering the…

Question reference: S7W-01150

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 18 June 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 16 July 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has made a decision on the long-term future of the policy of fare-free bus travel for asylum seekers, following the pilot project, and, if not, by what date it will do so."

Question reference: S7O-00021

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 3 June 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of comments made by the First Minister in the Parliament on 2 June that the Scottish Government prioritises active and safe travel routes and the encouragement of cycling, walking and wheeling, for what reason Transport Scotland reportedly reduced the revenue funding for Regional Transport Partnerships'…

Question reference: S7O-00012

Asked by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: 27 May 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to address harm caused by disinformation and conspiracy theories, including climate denial propaganda."

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."