Pete Wishart

Scottish National Party MP for Perth and North Perthshire

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Register of Lobbyists

There have been votes in Parliament on if there should be a register of those who professionally lobby MPs.

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Pete Wishart generally voted against a statutory register of lobbyists

TheyWorkForYou has automatically calculated this MP’s stance based on all of their votes on the topic. You can browse the source data on PublicWhip.org.uk.

Key votes about a statutory register of lobbyists:

  • On 9 Oct 2013: Pete Wishart voted against introducing a register of lobbyists, against increasing regulation of campaigners who are not standing, or putting up candidates, in general elections and against strengthening requirements on trade unions to maintain up to date membership lists. Show vote
  • On 9 Sep 2013: Pete Wishart voted to require the personal registration of individuals employed as lobbyists even if their employer is registered. Show vote
  • On 3 Sep 2013: Pete Wishart voted against introducing a register of lobbyists, against increasing regulation of campaigners who are not standing, or putting up candidates, in general elections and against strengthening requirements on trade unions to maintain up to date membership lists. Show vote
  • On 3 Sep 2013: Pete Wishart voted against introducing a register of lobbyists, against increasing regulation of campaigners who are not standing, or putting up candidates, in general elections and against strengthening requirements on trade unions to maintain up to date membership lists. Show vote
  • On 25 Jun 2013: Pete Wishart voted for the introduction of a statutory register for all professional lobbyists. Show vote

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