Patrick Harvie
Scottish Green Party
MSP for Glasgow (Region) 2003 - present day
About Patrick Harvie
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
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
Patrick is not a member of any committees
Cross-party groups
Patrick is not a member of any cross-party groups
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Patrick has 1 parliamentary and government role
Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants' Rights
Scottish Government
Find out more about the Cabinet and Ministers at the Scottish Government website.
Party Roles
Patrick has 3 party roles
Party Leader
Scottish Green Party
Party Spokesperson on Constitutional Affairs
Scottish Green Party
Party Spokesperson on Finance
Scottish Green Party
Previous roles
Patrick has had 37 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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: 18 April 2024
Fossil and Biofuel Heating Systems
The Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights (Patrick Harvie): "I regularly meet the Minister for Housing to discuss intersecting portfolio interests, including the heat in buildings agenda…
Chamber meeting date: 16 April 2024
New-build Heat Standard
The Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights (Patrick Harvie): "The new-build heat standard was approved unanimously by parliamentary committee last year, following two consultations. Local authorities are responsible for implementing it…
Chamber meeting date: 16 April 2024
Free Bikes for School-age Children
The Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights (Patrick Harvie): "The free bikes pilot programme concluded in August 2022, and the independent evaluation by Research Scotland was published in January 2023…
Chamber meeting date: 28 March 2024
Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022
The Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights (Patrick Harvie): "The emergency act has provided tenants with extra protection and stability at a time when rents have been rising across the United Kingdom but, as Parliament agreed, it must come to an end on 31 March…
Chamber meeting date: 28 March 2024
Tenant Support
The Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights (Patrick Harvie): "As I said in my answer to the previous question, the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 has provided tenants with much-needed stability in tenancies at a time when rents have been rising across the United Kingdom…
Votes
How Patrick Harvie has voted in Parliament
Find out how Patrick Harvie has voted recently.
Scottish Employment Injuries Advisory Council Bill
Submitted by: Mark Griffin, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, April 18, 2024
Result 20 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Business Programme
Submitted by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Pam Gosal, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Liam Kerr, Douglas Ross, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 53 for, 60 against, 5 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 88 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Repealing the Hate Crime Act
Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, April 15, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 64 for, 29 against, 25 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Repealing the Hate Crime Act
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Supported by: Katy Clark
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 20 for, 97 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Patrick Harvie in Parliament
Find out what motions Patrick Harvie has submitted recently.
Rent Adjudication (Temporary Modifications) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 [draft]
Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 (Expiry of Section 10: Extension) Regulations 2024 [draft]
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.
Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 14 June 2021
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Taken in the Chamber on 17 June 2021
Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 9 June 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government when Ministers last met with tenants' unions to discuss the development of the Rented Sector Strategy."
Taken in the Chamber on 16 June 2021
Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 24 May 2021
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Taken in the Chamber on 27 May 2021
Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 15 March 2021
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Taken in the Chamber on 18 March 2021
Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 1 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress with the Managed Isolation Welfare Fund."
Answered by Michael Matheson on 12 March 2021
Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 1 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the closure of non-essential click and collect retail, what its position is on whether businesses that sell a mixture of essential and non-essential items and are permitted to remain open during the COVID-19 lockdown should continue to sell non-essential items."
Answered by Jamie Hepburn on 12 March 2021
Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 1 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will extend the eligibility criteria for the Strategic Framework Business Fund to include non-ratepaying businesses across a wider range of circumstances than current criteria allow for."
Answered by Kate Forbes on 9 March 2021
Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 1 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will include co-working offices and studio spaces on Level 4 Strategic Framework Business Grant eligibility list, in light of the impact on their businesses of the instruction to work from home wherever possible that was issued on 4 January 2021."
Answered by Kate Forbes on 9 March 2021
Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 1 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the UK Government regarding (a) people and (b) businesses who have been unable to access (i) the Self Employment Income Support Scheme, (ii) the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and (iii) other HMRC-issued financial assistance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 9 March 2021
Asked by: Harvie, Patrick, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party, Date Lodged: 1 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a breakdown of the steps it is taking to ensure that (a) developers take at least partial financial responsibility for the replacement of unsafe cladding and (b) the cost of replacing unsafe cladding is affordable for all home owners."
Answered by Kevin Stewart on 4 March 2021
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