Scottish National Party
MSP for Dundee City West (Constituency) 2011 - present day
Former MSP for Dundee West (Constituency) 2007 - 2011
Email: [email protected]
Website: joe.fitzpatrick.scot
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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 01382 843244
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37 Dock Street
Dundee
DD1 3DR
Phone: 01382 843244
Text relay calls welcome.
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Member
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
22 April 2025 - 26 June 2025
Member
18 June 2024 - 09 April 2025
Member
30 March 2023 - 08 May 2024
Scottish Government
23 June 2021 - 18 April 2023
Member
23 June 2021 - 11 April 2023
Convener
17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021
Member
22 December 2020 - 04 May 2021
Member
22 December 2020 - 04 May 2021
Member
26 June 2018 - 18 December 2020
Scottish Government
11 May 2016 - 28 June 2018
Member
18 May 2016 - 26 June 2018
Scottish Government
06 September 2012 - 18 May 2016
Scottish Government
11 September 2012 - 23 March 2016
Member
15 June 2011 - 06 September 2012
Convener
23 February 2012 - 06 September 2012
Substitute Member
15 June 2011 - 06 September 2012
Member
01 June 2011 - 15 June 2011
Member
27 March 2008 - 22 March 2011
Scottish Government
13 June 2007 - 22 March 2011
Member
14 June 2007 - 22 March 2011
Substitute Member
27 January 2010 - 20 January 2011
Member
13 November 2008 - 19 July 2010
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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 Joe FitzPatrick. The date of their initial statement was 19 May 2021.
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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: 13 January 2026
Joe FitzPatrick (Dundee City West) (SNP): "Colleges are vital for supporting people in their learning journeys and ensuring that Scotland has the skills that our economy needs…
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 13 January 2026
Joe FitzPatrick (Dundee City West) (SNP): "My question follows on from the discussion about food security. It is possible for us to eat less meat in order to have a healthier diet while ensuring that more of the meat that we buy comes from this country…
Chamber meeting date: 8 January 2026
Joe FitzPatrick (Dundee City West) (SNP): "The minister mentioned digital literacy. I remember learning, some 30 years ago, to touch type on software that would be unrecognisable now. Digital literacy is really important. My city of Dundee is renowned for its digital success."
Public Audit Committee meeting date: 7 January 2026
Joe FitzPatrick (Dundee City West) (SNP): "The convener mentioned that we took evidence from the previous incumbents, in particular Graham Watson, the former chair of Perth College. As part of that evidence, he talked about the risks of top slicing, and I want to talk about that area…
Public Audit Committee meeting date: 7 January 2026
Joe FitzPatrick: "I will try to keep my questions as tight as I can. A huge amount of work has been done relating to digital access for a number of years. In my personal interaction with the NHS, I use a portal to ask my GP for repeat prescriptions…
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Motion ref. S6M-20419
Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Supported by: Graeme Dey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 15, 2026
Result 82 for, 1 against, 28 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20390
Submitted by: Richard Lochhead, Moray, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 12, 2026
Supported by: Kate Forbes
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 15, 2026
Result 114 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 60 Amendment 1
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 15, 2026
Result 22 for, 87 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6M-20416
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Result 87 for, 1 against, 25 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20285
Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 5, 2026
Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 8, 2026
Result 65 for, 54 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Find out what motions Joe FitzPatrick has submitted recently.
Motion ref. S6M-19661
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Joe FitzPatrick, Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 27 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on funding and support for the University of Dundee to secure a sustainable future, one year on from serious financial issues coming to light."
Asked by: Joe FitzPatrick, Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 25 June 2025
Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 26 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the commitment it made to the Education, Children and Young People Committee on 5 March 2025, whether it will outline when it will take forward plans to undertake a consultation on support for part-time study and disabled students."
Asked by: Joe FitzPatrick, Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 23 June 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 June 2025
"To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to the Sarcoma UK report, Unique Among Cancers."
Asked by: Joe FitzPatrick, Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 January 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jamie Hepburn on 20 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its consultation on dual mandates in the Scottish Parliament."
Asked by: Joe FitzPatrick, Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 May 2024
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 20 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to respond to the final report of the UK-wide Infected Blood Inquiry, which was published on 20 May 2024."
Asked by: Joe FitzPatrick, Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 8 March 2023
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 March 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government when it last engaged with the UK Government regarding support available through future budgets to support agriculture in Scotland, including the replacement of EU agricultural funding."
Asked by: Joe FitzPatrick, Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 9 February 2023
Current Status: Answered by Clare Haughey on 8 March 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how many baby boxes have been distributed in (a) Dundee and (b) the NHS Tayside area, in each year since the initiative was launched."
Asked by: Joe FitzPatrick, Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 1 March 2023
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 March 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is, regarding the potential impact on Scotland, to the Windsor Framework."
Asked by: Joe FitzPatrick, Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 25 January 2023
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 February 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its action to recruit more foster carers."
Asked by: Joe FitzPatrick, Dundee City West, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 11 January 2023
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any investment arising from the Tay Cities Deal."
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