Visit to Hanningfield Reservoir
Today John Whittingdale visited Hanningfield Reservoir with Dr Simon Lyster, Chair of the Essex Local Nature Partnership. John saw how drinkable water is obtained from sludge by filtering it through a natural reed bed. There are 16 individual reed bed filter systems by the reservoir covering 4.5 hectares and these sustainably filter the sludge left […]
Russia’s Grand Strategy
Sir John Whittingdale I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Harwich and North Essex (Sir Bernard Jenkin) on securing this debate for a second time. Looking at what was said a year ago, I think there was some foresight then and, if greater attention had been paid at that time, we might not be […]
Russia’s Grand Strategy Speech
Sir John Whittingdale MP made a speech in the Russian Grand Strategy Debate today, highlighting the the oppression of the Russian people under Putins regime, the suppression of free media in Russia, and the ongoing work to prosecute Russia of likely War Crimes, for Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine.
Iranian Journalists
Sir John Whittingdale asked the Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, what the Government is doing in response to continuing threats against journalists working for Iran International, whose headquarters are in the UK. This was following a statement made by the Foreign Secretary in response to the execution of Alireza Akbari, an Iranian-British National in Iran.
Iran International Journalists
Sir John Whittingdale My hon. Friend the Member for Hendon (Dr Offord) was right to draw attention to the power of the media in exposing what is going on in Iran, but my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary will be aware of the continuing threats against journalists working for Iran International, whose headquarters in […]
Inquiry into Mental Health Services in Essex
Rt Hon Sir John Whittingdale MP and Rt Hon Priti Patel MP have sent a joint letter to the Secretary of State for Health, to outline their concern regarding the ongoing Independent Inquiry into Mental Health Services in Essex, following the publication of a letter from the Chair of the Inquiry stating that she no […]
Non-domestic Energy Support
Sir John Whittingdale While I agree with my hon. Friend that support cannot continue indefinitely, I welcome his recognition that high energy users will continue to require special help. Will that support cover agricultural businesses that are high energy users such as Dengie Crops in my constituency, which uses gas to dry crops to produce […]
Rwanda Migration and Economic Development Partnership
Sir John Whittingdale MP spoke in the Home Secretary’s statement on the Rwanda migration and economic development partnership, to express his agreement on the policy following his recent visit to Rwanda.
Migration and Economic Development
Sir John Whittingdale (Maldon) (Con) Two months ago, I visited the Hope hostel in Kigali. Not only was the accommodation of a high standard, but the Rwandans I spoke to expressed hope that those coming would, in due course, obtain jobs and move out to their own homes, thus allowing more refugees to come and […]
Meeting with Minister, regarding Energy Support for Park Homes residents.
Today Sir John Whittingdale MP met with Minister for Energy, Graham Stuart, to express his concern at the delays to cost of living support for those who are not on the main electricity or gas network. Not everyone who is struggling to pay for their fuel has been able to get support from the government […]