Pete Wishart’s voting in Parliament

Pete Wishart is a Scottish National Party MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Scottish National Party MPs.

However, Pete Wishart sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:

• Pete Wishart voted for restrictions on fees charged to tenants by letting agents; comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted against. Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2013–2018. Scottish National Party, 6 votes, between 2013–2018

We have lots more plain English analysis of Pete Wishart’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Pete Wishart’s full vote analysis page for more.

Pete Wishart has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Scotland: Devolution in Scotland 29 Nov 2023

  I am sure the Secretary of State will agree that his mission to constrain and bypass the Scottish Parliament has been an absolute disaster for devolution. Relationships across the UK have never been as such a low level. Will he acknowledge that his version of aggressive Unionism has utterly failed? As he is leaving his office, will he pledge to abandon it entirely?

• Written Answers — Treasury: Mileage Allowances 21 Nov 2023

  To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he plans to (a) review the Approved Mileage Allowance Payment and (b) take fiscal steps to support employees and volunteers using their own vehicles in (i) rural and (ii) other areas.

• Breaking Down Barriers to Opportunity 8 Nov 2023

  Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. It is a real pleasure to open for the Scottish National party on the day after the day before. I think of this as a constitutional Boxing day, when we assess the quality of the turkey, see how the hangover is getting on and make sure that the odd crown or tiara has not been left behind and that everyone got home with the right ermine robe. That brings me to...

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Profile

Scottish National Party MP for Perth and North Perthshire

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

Also represented North Tayside

• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @PeteWishart
• https://facebook.com/PeteWishartPerth

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

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.

• Parking (Code of Practice) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Intellectual Property Bill Committee (2 out of 4)
• Political Parties and Elections Bill Committee (8 out of 11)
• International Development (Reporting and Transparency) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• European Parliamentary and Local Elections (Pilots) Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
• Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Bill Committee (3 out of 5)