Information Commissioner (Remuneration)
The Minister for Media and Data (Mr John Whittingdale) I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the motion: That, from 1 November 2021— (1) the Information Commissioner shall be paid a salary of £200,000 per annum and pension benefits in accordance with the standard award for the civil service pension scheme; (2) all […]
World Press Freedom Day Debate
John was called to respond on behalf of the Government to a Westminster Hall debate on this year’s World Press Freedom Day. Press freedom in the UK and across the world has been an issue John has been closely involved with both during his time in government and as a backbencher. The debate was therefore a […]
John Reopens Maldon and District Constitutional Club
John was delighted to be invited to reopen the Maldon and District Constitutional Club clubhouse after a period of closure during which the Club carried out major refurbishment works. The reopening of the Club happily coincided with the reintroduction of indoor hospitality on 17th May. In the picture are Club Chair Dave Harrop, Mayor of […]
May Update
Although we have had to wait until the very end of the month for the weather to improve, I am very happy with the progress of the Government’s road map and the further opening up of businesses. As a Minister in the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, I am especially pleasing to see […]
World Press Freedom Day
World Press Freedom Day
The Minister for Media and Data Mr John Whittindale It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Ghani. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Folkestone and Hythe (Damian Collins) on securing the debate and on his work to promote media freedom. I am particularly grateful to him for taking over as […]
UQ on BBC, Bashir & Diana Interview
On Monday 24 May, John was in the chamber in his role as minister at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to answer an Urgent Question submitted by the Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, Julian Knight, about the outcome of the independent inquiry conducted by Lord Dyson into Martin […]
BBC: Dyson Report
The Minister for Media and Data (Mr John Whittingdale) Lord Dyson’s report makes shocking reading. It details not just an appalling failure to uphold basic journalistic standards but an unwillingness to investigate complaints and to discover the truth. That these failures occurred at our national broadcaster is an even greater source of shame. The new […]
Funding Social Care
I believe we must all receive dignified care in old age. With an ageing population, this is one of the biggest challenges our country faces. I support the Government’s commitment to making sure that the most vulnerable in society gain the support they need. While it is important to note that more than 4 of […]
John Opens New Recreation Area at Temple Grove Park
John visited Temple Grove Park in Bakers Lane, West Hanningfield to open the new recreation area for residents. The Park which has 170 residential pitches for homes is run by Berkeley Leisure Group. The new recreation area include a Boules Pitch and Bench areas. John planted a tree in the area and is pictured with […]