Prostate Cancer Screening
A number of constituents have contacted me about the issue of Prostate Cancer Screening. I recognise the concern that you and Prostate Cancer Research have raised about the current priority given to screening men at greater risk of prostate cancer. As you will know, during the last review of the PSA test in November 2020, […]
Sir John Whittingdale joins Essex Police Officers in Chelmsford High Street
Sir John Whittingdale joined Essex Police Officers in Chelmsford High Street to observe the use of Live Facial recognition Technology. This was the 13th use by Essex Police of the technology, having previously been deployed in Harlow, Southend and Clacton. The equipment is used to scan the faces of all those seen by the camera and […]
August and September Update
St Peter’s Hospital In September, I had two meetings with Tom Abell, newly appointed Chief Executive of Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board, to discuss the consultation on proposed changes to services provided at St Peter’s Hospital in Maldon. It was important to have these discussions with Mr Abell and others, regarding the move […]
Cages for Farm Animals
A number of constituents have contacted me about the use of cages for farm animals. I appreciate your concern for animal welfare, which is an issue I take seriously, and I am grateful for your commitment to improving the lives of animals in our farming systems. The UK has long been recognized as a leader […]
Sir John Whittingdale holds roundtable discussion with key figures to discuss the future of bus services in Maldon
On Friday, 13th September, Sir John and Dame Priti met with members of Essex County Council, Maldon District Council, transport providers, and Bus User Groups to discuss the pressing issues around bus services in the Maldon District. The meeting was organised by Sir John and Cllr Jane Fleming following the Arrow Group going into administration […]
Sir John Whittingdale visits St Andrew’s Church in Althorne
Sir John Whittingdale joined members of the Parochial Church Council and others at St Andrew’s Church, Althorne to celebrate the success of their application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund. St Andrew’s Church dates back to the 14th century but ground movement has led to large cracks appearing and the building is no longer usable. As […]
Sir John Whittingdale holds meetings with the newly appointed Chief Executive of NHS Mid and South Essex ICB
Sir John Whittingdale MP has had two meetings in the past week with Tom Abell, newly appointed Chief Executive of Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board, to discuss the consultation on proposed changes to services provided at St Peter’s Hospital, Maldon. The first meeting on 6th September was at St Peter’s with representatives of the […]
Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: MDC Culture Funding
John Whittingdale To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how much funding her Department plans to provide Maldon District Council for culture projects. Alex Norris Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) This government was elected on a manifesto that stressed a partnership approach with local authorities and an intention to stabilise the funding system, […]
Sir John Whittingdale MP tables Early Day Motion opposing the implementation of Labour’s cut to the Winter Fuel Allowance
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, along with 57 other Conservative signatories (as seen below), has tabled an Early Day Motion (EDM) calling for the annulment of Labour’s forthcoming policy to abolish the Winter Fuel Payment to our nation’s pensioners, due to come into law ahead of the coming winter. Sir John wishes to reiterate […]
Foreign Office Questions: Ukraine
John Whittingdale Shadow Minister (Health and Social Care) Last week’s attack on Ukraine by Russian missiles and drones was the biggest since the Russian invasion started. Can the Minister make it crystal clear that Ukraine’s right to self-defence must include the ability to target the origin of those missiles and drones, including Russian aircraft in Russian airspace and […]