Charis Park Homes Warm Home Discount Scheme – New Funding
Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, strongly encourages those of his constituents who are permanent residents in Park Homes to apply for the Charis Park Homes Warm Home Discount Scheme. This is a hugely important issue to Sir John, and he strongly welcomed the initial introduction of the scheme in October last year. Many […]
November Update
Autumn was a busy period, kicked off by Conservative Party Conference. I also made a visit to Japan earlier this month to attend the Internet Governance Forum. I attended the 18 th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum, which was hosted by Japan in Kyoto. I was proud to represent the UK, as Minister […]
ScrutinyCounts survey of MPs
According to recent independent data analysis, Sir John Whittingdale has been ranked the top backbench contributor in the House of Commons during 2023. The independent data mobile app ScrutinyCounts has reported that out of the 14 million words spoken in the House of Commons during the whole of 2023, Sir John has contributed the most […]
Horizon: Compensation and Convictions
John Whittingdale While applauding the extraordinary courage and resilience of the sub-postmasters who have campaigned for justice for so long, does my hon. Friend agree that the makers of “Mr Bates vs The Post Office” and ITV represent public service broadcasting at its best and that without that we would not be having this statement? Kevin Hollinrake Parliamentary […]
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, presents Points of Light Award certificate to constituent Darcey Strutt, aged 10
Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, has recently presented Darcey Strutt with a certificate signed by the Prime Minister to mark her Points of Light Award. For those who don’t know Points of Light are outstanding individual volunteers, those hugely impressive people who are making a change in their community, and Darcey is no […]
Three and Vodafone: Potential Merger
John Whittingdale The Minister of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) 3:39, 14 December 2023 I congratulate Liam Byrne both on his appointment as Chair of the Business and Trade Committee and on bringing this issue to the House today. There is no question but […]
Copper Wire Telecoms — [David Mundell in the Chair]
John Whittingdale The Minister of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) 10:32, 13 December 2023 I share the pleasure of the Opposition spokesman, Sir Chris Bryant, in seeing you in the Chair this morning, Mr Mundell. Let me start by congratulating Mr Carmichael on securing this debate on a very important issue, […]
Broadband: Rural Communities — [Peter Dowd in the Chair]
John Whittingdale The Minister of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) 3:48, 13 December 2023 It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. I thank all hon. Members who have taken part in the debate. The fact that we have had such strong attendance […]
“Buy British” Campaign – Promoting British Food
A number of constituents have contacted me about promoting British produce in the UK. I recognise the crucial role our farmers play in supporting food security, driving economic growth, and helping us achieve our net zero goals. I know that the Government is proud to celebrate our British farmers and growers who work to produce […]
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, switches on Heybridge Cemetery Christmas Lights
Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, was hugely grateful for the opportunity to switch on the Christmas Tree lights in the chapel at Heybridge Cemetery in his constituency. The event was organised by the Friends of the Cemetery, a number of local residents attended and refreshments with mulled wine were provided. As has become […]