Badger Baiting
A number of constituents have contacted me about the protection of badgers. Originally banned in 1835 under the Cruelty to Animals Act, badger baiting continues to be an offence under the Protection of Badgers Act (1992) and must be reported to the police and BadgerTrust immediately. Badger baiting is a gruesome experience for both badgers and dogs and I […]
Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill
I have had a number of constituents contact me about hunting trophies. The Government made a manifesto commitment to ban the import of hunting trophies from endangered animals. I recognise that this is an issue that the public feel very strongly about, and over 85% of responses to our consultation supported further action. In the […]
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, meets with Health Ministers to discuss the future of St Peter’s Hospital in Maldon
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, and Dame Priti Patel, MP for Witham, had a meeting with Andrew Stephenson MP, Minister for Health and Secondary Care, and Helen Whately MP, Minister for Social Care, at the Department of Health to discuss the Future of St Peter’s Hospital, Maldon. The meeting followed the debates in Parliament […]
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, welcomes the newly announced £233,000 of Government Funding for South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, welcomes the recent announcement from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), that as part of Phase 2 of the Government’s fund to support public swimming pools, South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre in Sir John’s constituency will be receiving £233,000. The funding will be used to provide two […]
Plastic Target
I have been contacted by many constituents on the issue of a plastic target, particularly in relation to the Big Plastic Count – the UK’s biggest investigation into household plastic waste. The Government’s target is to eliminate all avoidable plastic waste throughout the life of the 25 Year Environment Plan, but for the most problematic […]
Snares
Many constituents have got in touch with me with their concerns about the use of Snares. The management of predators plays an important role in supporting the recovery of some of our most vulnerable species but I appreciate the depth of concern about this issue. Laws are in place around the use of snares to […]
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, meets with members of the Maldon and Southminster NFU
Sir John Whittingdale attended a breakfast meeting with members of the Maldon and Southminster Branch of the National Farmers Union (NFU) at the Bell in Purleigh. Matters discussed at the meeting included the new Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme, the Essex Coast Recreation Disturbance Avoidance and Mitigation Strategy, sea defences, food security, and the possibility of […]
February and March Update
The Future of St Peter’s Hospital in Maldon I know that many local residents will want an update on what I’m doing to oppose the proposed closure of St Peter’s Hospital in Maldon and the NHS’ plans to relocate services elsewhere. The Public Meeting I am very much aware of the enormous and very understandable […]
Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenian Refugees
Julie Elliott Labour, Sunderland Central Order. I remind hon. Members to bob even if they have put in to speak, so that I am clear on who wants to speak. John Whittingdale Conservative, Maldon Thank you, Ms Elliott. I begin by congratulating Carol Monaghan on obtaining the debate. She was a valuable member of the delegation from the British […]
Prohibition of Catapults
A number of constituents have been contacting me about catapults and their wish for them to be excluded as prohibited weapons so as to prevent animal suffering. This is a disturbing and growing phenomenon. In addition to causing animal suffering, it is, as we now know, an indicator of what those perpetrators may go on […]