G20 meeting
John Whittingdale represented the UK at the recent G20 summit on the digital economy to discuss harnessing digital technologies to realize opportunities of the 21st century for all. In 2020, the G20 Digital Economy Task Force (DETF) brought together all G20 members as well as guest countries. Saudi Arabia also invited the Organisation for Economic Co-operation […]
New committee for journalists’ safety promises national action plan as first priority
every country, journalists perform a vital function in highlighting injustice, exposing corruption and holding Governments to account. A free media is one of the essential bulwarks of a free society. However, too often, journalists are subject to intimidation, violence, imprisonment and sometimes even murder. One year ago, the UK Government hosted the first Global Conference […]
BBC
John Whittingdale Minister of State First, I congratulate Daisy Cooper on obtaining this urgent question and demonstrating that persistence pays off. The BBC has for decades played a vital role in this country’s cultural and civic life, and that has never been more true than during the last few months. During an unprecedented global crisis, it has helped to […]
Regional BBC coverage
John Whittingdale Minister of State 7:28 pm, 22nd June 2020 I congratulate my hon. Friend Neil Parish on holding this important debate. It is certainly one of the best attended Adjournment debates that I have been present at, as well as one of the longest, but perhaps more important is the fact that there have been a large number […]
Maldon to Witham Railway
In February, the Government announced the establishment of a £500 million Restoring Your Railway Fund. MPs were invited to submit applications for the restoration of services which were axed as a result of the Beeching Report in 1963. Following this, John Whittingdale, Member of Parliament for Maldon, submitted an application in conjunction with Maldon District […]
Online fraud
Stuart Anderson Conservative, Wolverhampton South West What discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on tackling online fraud during the covid-19 outbreak. Link to this speechIn context Individually Tweet Share (Citation: HC Deb, 4 June 2020, c987) John Whittingdale Minister of State The Government are concerned about online fraud and are very much aware that criminals and fraudsters are attempting […]
Local and Regional news
Mohammad Yasin Labour, Bedford What support the Government are providing to local and regional news organisations during the covid-19 outbreak. Link to this speechIn context Individually Tweet Share (Citation: HC Deb, 27 April 2020, c106) John Whittingdale Minister of State The Government recognise the vital role that local and regional newspapers play in the provision of reliable, high-quality information […]
Visit to Crouch Vale Medical Centre and briefing on Covid19
On Friday 6th March, John Whittingdale visited the new Crouch Vale Medical Centre in South Woodham Ferrers to meet members of Provide, which supplies community health and social care across Essex. These services include Essex Sexual Health Service, Physiotherapy, Children’s Speech and Language Therapy, Audiology, Mid Essex ENT (ear, nose and throat) Service as well […]
John Whittingdale appointed Minister of State for Media and Data in the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
John Whittingdale was appointed Minister of State for Media and Data in the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. He said “I was delighted to accept the Prime Minister’s invitation to re-join the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as Minister of State responsible for Media and Data. Having served as chairman of […]
Ukraine
John Whittingdale Conservative, Maldon What steps he is taking to support political development in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement. Link to this speechIn context Individually Tweet Share (Citation: HC Deb, 4 February 2020, c155) Christopher Pincher Minister of State The United Kingdom is a strong supporter of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and President Zelensky’s commitment to […]