Speech on BBC Local Radio
Sir John Whittingdale MP spoke in the debate on the future of BBC Local Radio, to express his disappointment at the BBC’s decision to reduce funding for Local Radio services in order to provide further funding for online news. BBC Radio Essex is highly valued by constituents in Maldon, as it provides a local service […]
BBC Local Radio
Sir John Whittingdale(Maldon) (Con) I congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Hemel Hempstead (Sir Mike Penning) on obtaining this debate. It is also a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Hayes and Harlington (John McDonnell). I do not often agree with what he says but, apart from a couple of sentences, […]
Government Information Campaigns: Local Media
Sir John Whittingdale (Maldon) (Con) My hon. Friend is absolutely right about the power of local media in getting vital health messages across, but will he look at ensuring that, as well as local print media, local online-only publishers such as Nub News are included in future campaigns? Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet OfficeAlex Burghart I completely […]
Visit to Mighty Oak Brewing Company
Sir John Whittingdale MP attended the Open Day of Mighty Oak Brewing Company in West Station Yard, Maldon. Mighty Oak has been brewing award-winning beers for 20 years and the annual festive free beer tasting day is a well-established and popular event. This year, drinkers were also entertained by morris dancing by Chelmsford Morris.
Visit to The Ship Pub
Sir John Whittingdale MP was pleased to be able to visit The Ship in West Hanningfield, which reopened in August following a £300k refurbishment by Punch Pubs & Co. John was shown around by the Pub Manager Jasmine, and Jon Dale and Nick Bone from Punch Pubs & Co. The refurbishment has seen a full […]
Meeting with Provide at St. Peters Hospital
Sir John Whittingdale met with Mark Heasman, Group Chief Executive of Provide, and Stephanie Dawe CEO of Provide Health, at St Peter’s Hospital Maldon on the 2nd December. Provide is a Community Interest Company which was created 10 years ago out of the NHS. It delivers a wide range of services at St Peter’s Hospital […]
Avian Influenza debate- compensation for poultry farmers
Sir John Whittingdale MP was granted a Westminster Hall debate to discuss the avian influenza outbreak, which has quickly become the worst outbreak we have ever seen in this country. The disease is now affecting every part of the UK but is particularly prevalent in East Anglia where it impacts wildlife and agriculture. So far, […]
MPs Expenses
Sir John Whittingdale has provided the following comment, after IPSA’s recent announcement: “I, like many of my colleagues from across the house, do not agree with IPSA’s decision to allow MPs to claim expenses for office parties at Christmas. I will be taking an opportunity to thank my staff at Christmas for their hard work […]
Newport Wafer Fab
Sir John Whittingdale (Maldon) (Con) I welcome the measures that the Government have already taken in the National Security and Investment Act to protect critical national infrastructure companies from overseas control, but does the Secretary of State agree that it is important we do not just shut the stable door, and that where we become […]
Visit to St Mary’s Primary School
John Whittingdale was delighted to wrap up UK Parliament Week by visiting St Mary’s CofE Primary School in South Woodham Ferrers. He met with Headteacher Mrs Walker, and then spoke with the pupils about his job as a Member of Parliament. Lots of brilliant questions were asked by all the children, who were interested in […]