Patrick Harvie
Scottish Green Party
MSP for Glasgow (Region) 2003 - present day
About Patrick Harvie
Contact details
Contact online
Website: greens.scot/msps/patrick-harvie
Twitter: @patrickharvie
Facebook: Patrick's facebook
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6363
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at their Constituency
Unit 3
19 Argyle Court
1103 Argyle Street
Glasgow
G3 8ND
Phone: 0141 221 6999
Text relay calls welcome.
Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.
Committees
Patrick is a member of 4 committees
Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee
Substitute Member
Local Government and Communities Committee
Substitute Member
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Deputy Convener
Cross-party groups
Patrick is a member of 13 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Beer and Pubs
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Cycling, Walking and Buses
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on End of Life Choices
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Food
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Govanhill
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on International Development
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on LGBTI+
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Malawi
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Nuclear Disarmament
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Science and Technology
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Sexual Health and Blood Borne Viruses
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on WASPI
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Patrick has 1 parliamentary and government role
Parliamentary Bureau
Member
Party Roles
Patrick has 5 party roles
Party Leader
Scottish Green Party
Party Spokesperson on Economy
Scottish Green Party
Party Spokesperson on Employment
Scottish Green Party
Party Spokesperson on Equalities
Scottish Green Party
Party Spokesperson on Finance
Scottish Green Party
Previous roles
Patrick has had 24 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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
27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016
Economy Energy and Tourism Committee
Member
27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016
Devolution Further Powers Committee
Substitute Member
05 May 2011 - 23 March 2016
Party Leader
Scottish Green Party
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
19 June 2007 - 22 March 2011
Transport Infrastructure and Climate Change Committee
Convener
01 December 2008 - 22 March 2011
Party Leader
Scottish Green Party
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
08 February 2006 - 02 April 2007
Procedures Committee
Substitute Member
28 May 2003 - 02 April 2007
Party Spokesperson on Justice
Scottish Green Party
21 June 2005 - 02 April 2007
Party Spokesperson on Europe and External Relations
Scottish Green Party
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.
Here is the register for Patrick Harvie. The date of their initial statement was 18 May 2016.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
Gifts
I received a donation of £500 towards my election expenses for the 2011 Scottish Parliamentary election from the Fire Brigades Union Scotland. This interest, registered on a voluntary basis in the previous session of the Parliament, is now included in the gifts category as a result of the change in the threshold value for registration of gifts.
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 a member and supporter of the Campaign Against the Arms Trade.
I am a member and supporter of Amnesty International.
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 08 March 2018]
I am an Honorary Associate of the National Secular Society.
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 Greenpeace.
I am an associate member of the National Union of Journalists.
I am a member and supporter of the Campaign for Real Ale.
I am a member and supporter of the Equality Network.
I am a member and supporter of Compass.
I am a member and supporter of Stonewall Scotland.
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 member and supporter of Friends of the Earth Scotland.
I am a member and supporter of the Humanist Society of Scotland.
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: 3 February 2021
Vaccination (Vulnerable Teachers)
3. Patrick Harvie (Glasgow) (Green): "We all know how important it is that we prioritise the needs of children and young people but do so as safely as possible for them, school staff and the wider community. Yesterday’s announcement posed significant challenges for school staff…
Chamber meeting date: 3 February 2021
Universal Support for Self-Isolation
Patrick Harvie (Glasgow) (Green): "Other members have begun with thanks, and I echo one line in the Government amendment and thank those who have done the right thing by self-isolating as necessary…
Chamber meeting date: 3 February 2021
Unexplained Wealth Orders (Donald Trump)
Patrick Harvie (Glasgow) (Green): "This is a story that goes back a long way. In previous chapters, we saw two successive First Ministers—Jack McConnell and Alex Salmond—actively courting the business interest of Donald Trump, despite already knowing what kind of character he was…
Finance and Constitution Committee meeting date: 3 February 2021
Patrick Harvie (Glasgow) (Green): "It is pretty clear that, in addition to the direct public health impact, the pandemic has had an impact on our economy that is not evenly shared…
Chamber meeting date: 2 February 2021
Patrick Harvie (Glasgow) (Green): "Expanding eligibility for the self-isolation grant is welcome, but there is clearly a need for a wider support package. The Greens will bring that debate to the chamber tomorrow. Quarantine measures for international travel are welcome, too…
Votes
How Patrick Harvie has voted in Parliament
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Universal Support for Self-isolation
Submitted by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Dunfermline, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Supported by: Mairi Gougeon
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Result 66 for, 59 against, 0 abstained, 4 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Universal Support for Self-isolation
Submitted by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, February 1, 2021
Supported by: Patrick Harvie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Result 71 for, 53 against, 0 abstained, 5 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Result 117 for, 7 against, 0 abstained, 5 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Unexplained Wealth Orders, Donald Trump
Submitted by: Humza Yousaf, Glasgow Pollok, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Result 90 for, 33 against, 1 abstained, 5 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Unexplained Wealth Orders, Donald Trump
Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, February 1, 2021
Supported by: Ross Greer
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Result 89 for, 32 against, 1 abstained, 7 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Patrick Harvie in Parliament
Find out what motions Patrick Harvie has submitted recently.
Written questions
Written questions Patrick Harvie has submitted in Parliament
These are the questions that this MSP has asked the Scottish Government about its work. It also includes any answer to these questions.
Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 27 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to the impact of antisocial noise on people during the COVID-19 lockdown, and what its position is on whether local authorities’ monitoring and enforcement regimes are appropriate for these circumstances."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 27 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to the impact of antisocial noise on people during the COVID-19 lockdown, and what its position is on whether local authorities’ monitoring and enforcement regimes are appropriate for these circumstances."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 27 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to the impact of antisocial noise on people during the COVID-19 lockdown, and what its position is on whether local authorities’ monitoring and enforcement regimes are appropriate for these circumstances."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 27 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to the impact of antisocial noise on people during the COVID-19 lockdown, and what its position is on whether local authorities’ monitoring and enforcement regimes are appropriate for these circumstances."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 13 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to redirect investment from unsustainable modes of transport and into modes that are considered more sustainable, including rail infrastructure."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 15 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to people who are not eligible for the Self-Isolation Support Grant but who are required to self-isolate and who are being paid by their employer a lower amount of money than they would have otherwise earned."
Answered by: Shirley-Anne Somerville on 24 December 2020
Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 2 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that recycling and food waste collection services suspended by local authorities due to the pandemic are resumed."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 2 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that recycling and food waste collection services suspended by local authorities due to the pandemic are resumed."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 22 October 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports by trade union representatives and hospital staff in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area that (a) surgical Type 2 face masks and (b) Type 11R masks have been issued, despite evidence having been published, which is understood to indicate that these do not offer protection to the…
Answered by: Jeane Freeman on 2 December 2020
Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 22 October 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports by trade union representatives and hospital staff in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area that (a) surgical Type 2 face masks and (b) Type 11R masks have been issued, despite evidence having been published, which is understood to indicate that these do not offer protection to the…
Answered by: Jeane Freeman on 2 December 2020
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