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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 4 party roles

Party Leader

Scottish Green Party

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 39 previous roles

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

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

29 June 2016 - 04 May 2021

Local Government and Communities Committee

Substitute Member

29 September 2016 - 04 May 2021

Finance and Constitution Committee

Member

24 September 2020 - 04 May 2021

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Deputy Convener

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

04 June 2003 - 02 April 2007

Communities Committee

Member

08 February 2006 - 02 April 2007

Procedures Committee

Substitute 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.

Here is the register for Patrick Harvie. The date of their initial statement was 26 May 2021.

Remuneration and related undertaking

No registrable interests

Gifts

No registrable interests

Overseas visits

From 19 July to 6 August 2010 I participated in the International Visitors' Leadership Program in the United States, a three week study programme principally examining US policy on climate change. The costs of meals, travel and accommodation within the US, and occasional expenses, were met by the US Department of State Cultural Affairs Division (of 2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20520) to a total of $8,100 which, on 19 July 2010, was equivalent to £5,316. The costs of travel to and from the US were met by me.

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests

Heritable property

No registrable interests

Interest in shares

No registrable interests

Voluntary

I am an associate member of the National Union of Journalists.

I am a member and supporter of Greenpeace.

On Friday 2 May 2014 I was given a bottle of Referendum Blend whisky by the Good Spirits Company, of Bath Street, Glasgow. The retail value of this gift was £69. This gift was given after I had participated in a launch event for the whisky.

I am a member and supporter of Friends of the Earth Scotland.

I am a member and supporter of the Humanist Society of Scotland.

I received a donation of £500 toward election expenses for the 2021 Scottish Parliament election, from the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers.

I am a member and supporter of the Campaign Against the Arms Trade.

I am a supporter of Stonewall Scotland.

I am a member and supporter of the Equality Network.

I am a member of the European Parliamentary Forum on Population and Development (generally referred to as EPF), a networking organisation of parliamentarians from across Europe, including but not limited to EU member states. During Sessions 2 and 3 of the Scottish Parliament I participated at a number of conferences and study visits organised by the EPF, generally funded through the UNFPA or national family planning and sexual health agencies.

I am a Vice-President of the European Movement in Scotland. This position is unpaid, and I receive no other benefits from it. [Registered 23 June 2021]

I received a donation of £500 towards my election expenses for the 2011 Scottish Parliamentary election from the Fire Brigades Union Scotland.

I am a member and supporter of the Campaign for Real Ale.

I am a member and supporter of Amnesty International.

I am a member and supporter of the Poverty Alliance.

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: 7 November 2024

US Election (Scottish Government Response)

Patrick Harvie: "Big differences of priority—that sounds like extraordinary complacency at a time of incredible danger for the world. The re-election of Trump is particularly dangerous for climate policy, as he has peddled climate conspiracy theories for many years…

Chamber meeting date: 7 November 2024

US Election (Scottish Government Response)

Patrick Harvie: "Big differences of priority—that sounds like extraordinary complacency at a time of incredible danger for the world. The re-election of Trump is particularly dangerous for climate policy, as he has peddled climate conspiracy theories for many years…

Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2024

Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3

Patrick Harvie (Glasgow) (Green): "At stage 2, I lodged an amendment on the emissions impact of major capital projects…

Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2024

Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill

Patrick Harvie (Glasgow) (Green): "The cabinet secretary—I said “minister” earlier—makes an interesting point, which I reflected on when we debated the first climate legislation. At stage 3 then, we had a competition for the most ambitious amendments that people could make…

Chamber meeting date: 31 October 2024

Built Environment (Energy Consumption)

2. Patrick Harvie (Glasgow) (Green): "To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce energy consumption from the built environment. (S6O-03862)"

Votes

How Patrick Harvie has voted in Parliament

Find out how Patrick Harvie has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-15253.2

Brexit Impacts on Scotland’s Rural Economy

Submitted by: Tim Eagle, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 7, 2024

Result 26 for, 85 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote

MSP voted against

Vote Defeated

Motion ref. S6M-15253.1

Brexit Impacts on Scotland’s Rural Economy

Submitted by: Colin Smyth, South Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Supported by: Alex Rowley, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 7, 2024

Result 85 for, 26 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-15253

Brexit Impacts on Scotland’s Rural Economy

Submitted by: Mairi Gougeon, Angus North and Mearns, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Supported by: Jim Fairlie, Angus Robertson
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 7, 2024

Result 85 for, 25 against, 0 abstained, 19 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-15205.2

Keeping The Promise

Submitted by: Roz McCall, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Result 53 for, 57 against, 0 abstained, 19 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Defeated

Motion ref. S6M-15228

Approval of SSI

Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Result 83 for, 0 against, 27 abstained, 19 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

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 ref. S6F-03492

Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 4 November 2024

"Question to be taken in Chamber."

Taken in the Chamber on 7 November 2024

Question ref. S6O-03862

Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 23 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce energy consumption from the built environment."

Taken in the Chamber on 31 October 2024

Question ref. S6W-30267

Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 27 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the possibility of designating Scottish bodies, including Creative Scotland, as endorsing bodies for the Global Talent Visa."

Answered by Kaukab Stewart on 9 October 2024

Question ref. S6F-03411

Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 30 September 2024

"Question to be taken in Chamber."

Taken in the Chamber on 3 October 2024

Question ref. S6W-30046

Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 20 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what role (a) SEPA, (b) local authorities and (c) other bodies have or might be given in setting or enforcing controls regarding the release of non-biodegradable materials, including electronic components, into the environment at events such as so-called lantern festivals."

Answered by Gillian Martin on 30 September 2024

Question ref. S6W-30047

Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 20 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what environmental regulations control the release of non-biodegradable material, including electronic components, at events such as so-called lantern festivals."

Answered by Gillian Martin on 30 September 2024

Question ref. S6O-03787

Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 25 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking in response to reported concerns that the licensing scheme introduced by the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023 is acting as a loophole in the fox hunting ban."

Taken in the Chamber on 2 October 2024

Question ref. S6O-03773

Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 18 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the culture secretary has had with the Music Venues Trust regarding the introduction of a ticket levy, on a voluntary or statutory basis, for stadium and arena shows, to support grassroots culture venues."

Taken in the Chamber on 26 September 2024

Question ref. S6F-03322

Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 9 September 2024

"Question to be taken in Chamber."

Taken in the Chamber on 12 September 2024

Question ref. S6O-03656

Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 28 August 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to implement the policy announced in March 2022 in regard to companies maintaining trade links with Russia following the invasion of Ukraine."

Taken in the Chamber on 4 September 2024

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