Pete Wishart

Scottish National Party MP for Perth and North Perthshire

@PeteWishart https://facebook.com/PeteWishartPerth

Pete Wishart’s voting in Parliament

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Recent appearances

  • Security of Elected Representatives 29 Feb 2024

    I served on the House of Commons Commission for three years, with you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I know that the security of Members of Parliament is essential for this House. Last week, precedent and convention were turned on their head, because concerns were expressed about the safety of some Members. There was a real sense that because we did that, mob rule has somehow prevailed. If that is...
  • Ceasefire in Gaza 21 Feb 2024

    Will the Minister give way?
  • Ceasefire in Gaza 21 Feb 2024

    Will the Minister give way?

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Scottish National Party MP for Perth and North Perthshire

Entered the House of Commons on 7 June 2001 — General election

Also represented North Tayside

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Topics of interest

Pete Wishart campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

  • Home Department
  • Culture Media and Sport
  • Scotland
  • Treasury
  • Defence
  • Departmental Expenditure
  • Scotland
  • Press Releases
  • Departmental ICT
  • Asylum: Finance

Currently held offices

  • Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (since 20 May 2020)
  • Chair, Scottish Affairs Committee (since 27 Jan 2020)
  • Chair, Scottish Affairs Committee (since 27 Jan 2020)

Other offices held in the past

  • Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) ( 8 Sep 2022 to 12 Dec 2022)
  • Shadow SNP Leader of the House of Commons ( 1 Feb 2021 to 8 Sep 2022)
  • Chair, Scottish Affairs Committee (27 Jan 2020 to 6 May 2010)
  • Chair, Scottish Affairs Committee (27 Jan 2020 to 6 Nov 2019)
  • Chair, Scottish Affairs Committee (27 Jan 2020 to 3 May 2017)
  • Chair, Scottish Affairs Committee (27 Jan 2020 to 6 Nov 2019)
  • Chair, Scottish Affairs Committee (27 Jan 2020 to 3 May 2017)
  • Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Cabinet Office) ( 7 Jan 2020 to 1 Feb 2021)
  • Member, Members Estimate Committee (15 May 2019 to 8 Sep 2022)
  • Member, House of Commons Commission (15 May 2019 to 8 Sep 2022)
  • Member, Liaison Committee Sub-committee on the effectiveness and influence of the select committee system (13 Feb 2019 to 6 Nov 2019)
  • Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) ( 6 Nov 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
  • Chair, Scottish Affairs Committee (12 Jul 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
  • Chair, Scottish Affairs Committee (12 Jul 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
  • Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Constitution) (20 Jun 2017 to 1 Feb 2021)
  • Shadow SNP Leader of the House of Commons (20 Jun 2017 to 7 Jan 2020)
  • Member, Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (10 Nov 2015 to 3 May 2017)
  • Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (10 Sep 2015 to 3 May 2017)
  • Chair, Scottish Affairs Committee (18 Jun 2015 to 3 May 2017)
  • Chair, Scottish Affairs Committee (18 Jun 2015 to 3 May 2017)
  • Member, Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission (15 Jun 2015 to 3 May 2017)
  • Shadow SNP Westminster Group Leader (Leader of the House of Commons) (20 May 2015 to 20 Jun 2017)
  • Member, Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art (18 Nov 2010 to 9 Nov 2012)
  • Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Culture and Sport) (15 Jun 2010 to 20 May 2015)
  • Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Constitution) (15 Jun 2010 to 20 May 2015)
  • Member, Scottish Affairs Committee (24 Nov 2008 to 27 Jan 2020)
  • Member, Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art ( 1 Jan 2008 to 6 May 2010)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) (10 Oct 2007 to 6 May 2010)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Justice) (10 Oct 2007 to 6 May 2010)
  • Member, Administration Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 24 Nov 2008)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Cabinet Office) (10 May 2005 to 10 Oct 2007)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (International Development) (10 May 2005 to 6 May 2010)
  • Member, Catering Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
  • Opposition Whip (Commons) ( 1 Jun 2001 to 1 Jun 2007)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Culture, Media and Sport) (10 May 2001 to 6 May 2010)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (10 May 2001 to 5 May 2005)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Transport) (10 May 2001 to 5 May 2005)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

SNP MPs only attend sittings where the legislation pertains to Scotland.

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 4 Mar 2024.

1. Employment and earnings
I receive royalty payments from EMI and from Ridge Records for my recorded works with Runrig, with whom I serve as an unremunerated director. Addresses: EMI House, 43 Brook Green, London W6 7EF and Ridge Records Limited, 1 York Street, Aberdeen AB11 5DL.
28 October 2023, received £758 for my recorded works from Chrysalis Records. Hours: no additional hours. (Registered 01 November 2023)
28 October 2023, received £1,491 for my recorded works with Ridge Records. Hours: no additional hours. (Registered 01 November 2023)
I receive payments for my published works from the Performing Rights Society.
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources
Name of donor: Betting and Gaming Council
Address of donor: Kings Building, 16 Smith Square, London SW1P 3HQ
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Two tickets with hospitality for BST Hyde Park Concerts, value £1,099
Date received: 7 July 2023
Date accepted: 7 July 2023
Donor status: company, registration 12213577
(Registered 31 July 2023)
Name of donor: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Ltd
Address of donor: 1-3 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QB
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Two tickets with hospitality for the Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo, value £830
Date received: 7 August 2023
Date accepted: 7 August 2023
Donor status: company, registration 128255
(Registered 30 August 2023)
Name of donor: UK Music Ltd
Address of donor: Savoy Hill House, 7-10 Savoy Hill, London WC2R 0BU
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: One hospitality ticket to the Mercury Awards, value £495
Date received: 7 September 2023
Date accepted: 7 September 2023
Donor status: company, registration 03245288
(Registered 04 October 2023)

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