Royal Anglian Breifing
John Whittingdale attended a briefing by members of the Royal Anglian Regiment on recent operations including the First Battalion’s tour of Afghanistan. The “Vikings” were there for 6 months in 2009/10 and while much real progress was achieved, they lost 5 soldiers with many more injured. C Company of 1 Royal Anglian recruits from Essex […]
Defamation Law
Mr John Whittingdale (Maldon) (Con): It is a pleasure to follow my Select Committee colleague, the hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme (Paul Farrelly), who played a very substantial role in the Committee’s inquiry, both because of his background as an investigative journalist and as a strong proponent of the reform of libel law. I am extremely […]
Dartford Crossing
2. Mr John Whittingdale (Maldon) (Con): If he will take steps to reduce congestion at the Dartford crossing. [2711] The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Mike Penning): The Department and the Highways Agency are committed to improving the levels of service experienced by users of the Dartford crossing. The Highways Agency and I will […]
The Lodge Care Home
On Friday, 26th March, John Whittingdale visited The Lodge Care Home in Maldon to open the new extension. The Lodge now has 24 beds and principally caters for clients suffering from dementia. During his visit, john was taken on a tour of the home and met staff and residents, before joining them to listen […]
Let’s Grow competition
On Friday, 26th March, John Whittingdale visited Wentworth School, Maldon to make the presentation to the School Gardening Club of gardening equipment which they had won as a part of the “Let’s Grow” scheme run by Morrisons. Wentworth is just one of more than 22,000 primary and secondary schools that have participated over the last […]
Libel Tourism
8. Mr. John Whittingdale (Maldon and East Chelmsford) (Con): Whether he plans to take steps to reduce the incidence of libel tourism; and if he will make a statement. [323391] The Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor (Mr. Jack Straw): I thank the hon. Gentleman for the recent report on this issue by […]
Libel Tourism
Mr. Whittingdale: I welcome the Government’s statement this morning, which appears to address a number of the recommendations made by the Select Committee on reform of the libel system. However, on the specific issue of libel tourism, is the Secretary of State aware that only last month the Senate Judiciary Committee voiced support for federal […]
Investement in Essex Roads
Mr. Whittingdale: To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport how much was spent (a) in total and (b) per head of population on road improvements in (a) England, (b) the East of England and (c) Essex in each of the last 10 years. [323332] Mr. Khan: A table containing the information requested has […]
UK Council for Child Internet Safety
19. Mr. Whittingdale: To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what progress has been made in establishing the UK Council for Child Internet Safety; and if he will make a statement. [320694] Dawn Primarolo: The UK Council for Child Internet Safety was established on 29 September 2008 and now has over […]
Camelot
Mr. Whittingdale: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) what discussions his Department has had with (a) the National Lottery Commission and (b) Camelot on Camelot’s application to operate certain commercial services in addition to the National Lottery; and if he will make a statement; [320293] (2) what steps his […]