Pete Wishart

Scottish National Party MP for Perth and North Perthshire

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Investigations into the Iraq War

A number of votes were held relating to holding investigations into the US led invasion of Iraq in 2003.

Photo: UK Ministry of Defence

Pete Wishart consistently voted for investigations into the Iraq war

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 investigations into the Iraq war:

  • On 30 Nov 2016: Pete Wishart voted for an investigation into the contrast between public statements and private actions in the run up to the Iraq war. Show vote
  • On 24 Jun 2009: Pete Wishart voted against welcoming an inquiry into the Iraq war and against commending the proposal to hold as much of it as possible in public. Show vote
  • On 25 Mar 2009: Pete Wishart voted for an inquiry into the Iraq war by an independent committee of privy counsellors. Show vote
  • On 25 Mar 2009: Pete Wishart voted against a motion saying a time will come when a further inquiry into the Iraq war is appropriate but that time hasn't been reached yet. Show vote
  • On 25 Mar 2008: Pete Wishart voted for an inquiry into the Iraq war by an independent committee of privy councillors. Show vote
  • On 25 Mar 2008: Pete Wishart voted against a motion saying a time will come when an inquiry into the Iraq war is appropriate but that time hasn't been reached yet. Show vote
  • On 11 Jun 2007: Pete Wishart voted to support the principle that there should be an inquiry into the Iraq War by an independent committee of Privy Counsellors. Show vote
  • On 11 Jun 2007: Pete Wishart voted to support the principle an inquiry into the Iraq war by an independent committee of Privy Counsellors. Show vote
  • On 31 Oct 2006: Pete Wishart acted as teller for a vote on Iraq — Select committee inquiry — to be set up Show vote
  • On 31 Oct 2006: Pete Wishart acted as teller for a vote on Iraq — Select committee inquiry — rejected Show vote
  • On 9 Mar 2004: Pete Wishart acted as teller for a vote on Iraq — Attorney-General's Advice Show vote
  • On 22 Oct 2003: Pete Wishart voted for a comprehensive independent judicial inquiry into the Iraq war. Show vote
  • On 22 Oct 2003: Pete Wishart voted in favour of a further inquiry into the war in Iraq. Show vote
  • On 16 Jul 2003: Pete Wishart was absent for a vote on Iraq — Foreign Affairs Committee Report Show vote
  • On 4 Jun 2003: Pete Wishart voted for an independent inquiry into the handling of intelligence on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction. A subsequent motion noted the Intelligence and Security Committee is the appropriate body to carry out any inquiry. Show vote

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