Data Protection: GDPR and Other EU Regulations
Martyn Day What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the retention of (a) the GDPR and (b) other EU regulations on data protection after the transition period. Mr John Whittingdale The general data protection regulation regime will be retained in domestic law after the transition period through the European Union (Withdrawal) Act […]
Many Happy (Rovers) Returns!
As part of his ministerial duties, John responded on behalf of the government to a recent adjournment debate in the House of Commons to mark the 60th birthday of the nation’s favourite soap opera, Coronation Street. Click here to see the speech. Happy birthday, Corrie!
December Covid Update
I have been contacted by a large number of constituents about the change in lockdown arrangements after 2 December. Many are understandably concerned about what the new tier system will mean for their business or if they will now be able to visit a loved one at a care home, whilst some remain sceptical about the need for […]
Coronation Street: 60th Anniversary
The Minister for Media and Data (Mr John Whittingdale) I am not sure I can claim that title, particularly having listened to the contributions this evening. I would like to start by congratulating the hon. Member for Batley and Spen (Tracy Brabin) on obtaining the debate and managing to unite the House. Members […]
Draft Data Protection Privacy and electronic communications (amendment etc.) (EU exit) regulations 2020
The Minister for Media and Data (Mr John Whittingdale) I beg to move, That the Cttee has considered the draft Data Protection Privacy and Electronic Communications (Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this afternoon, Mr McCabe. The statutory instrument was laid before both Houses on […]
Draft Audiovisual Media Services (Amendment) (Eu Exit) Regulations 2020
The Minister for Media and Data (Mr John Whittingdale) I beg to move, that the Committee has considered the draft Audiovisual Media Services (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer, and I welcome my colleagues. The statutory instrument, which was laid in both Houses on […]
Advertising Ban: Fat, Sugar and Salt
Alun Cairns (Vale of Glamorgan) (Con) What assessment he has made of the potential effectiveness of the proposal to ban the advertisement of products high in fat, sugar and salt online and on television. (908265) The Minister for Media and Data (Mr John Whittingdale) The Government published an impact assessment alongside the 2019 consultation on […]
Covid19 Statement
The Coronavirus-19 Pandemic is the greatest threat to Public Health that we have seen in our lifetimes. The Prime Minister has rightly described it as a National Emergency and the measures that have been introduced to tackle it are unprecedented. However, the scientific advice, based on the experience in other countries, is that these are […]
Free school meals
I do not dismiss the importance of ensuring that no child goes hungry. The vote last night was after a debate about how this can be achieved rather than whether it should be done at all. Opening schools to feed children year round is not a sensible option and it is right that parents […]
Fisheries Bill
A number of constituents contacted me about a note on the Fisheries Bill. The disagreements were over parliamentary process rather than disagreement about the importance of sustainable fishing. Officials advised that the opposition amendment on large vessels was unnecessary. The Bill is deliberately a framework Bill to enable the Government to take powers that would enable […]