Oral Answers to Questions — Culture, Media and Sport – in the House of Commons, 16th March 2017.
John Whittingdale Conservative, Maldon I welcome my right hon. Friend’s recognition of the importance to the creative industries of their ability to license on an exclusively territorial basis. Will she ensure that that message gets across to the UK permanent representation in Brussels so that it argues that case as strongly as possible while we […]
Proposed changes to National Insurance and Director’s dividends.
A number of constituents have contacted me about proposed changes to National Insurance and Director’s dividends. It is the case that some people are exploiting the status of self-employed in order to reduce their tax liability and it is right that this be addressed. However, those who are genuinely self-employed deserve encouragement and their tax liability should […]
Big Lottery Fund, 21st February
John was pleased to have the opportunity to attend a Big Lottery Fund Event and hear about the £36 billion that has been raised over the course of 23 years. S The Big Lottery Fund aims to support projects which help communities and the lives of people it considers most in need. Over 80 per […]
Support the Reproductive Health (Access to Terminations) on 13th March
A number of constituents have contacted me about the above issue. I understand what an important issue this is for many people in the constituency. This is an incredibly delicate area of law and, regardless of the views of individual MPs, one which is treated with the utmost rigour. It will not be changed by a […]
Court Proceedings: Media Reports
John Whittingdale Conservative, Maldon What recent assessment she (The Lord Chancellor) has made of the extent to which local media report on court proceedings. Oliver Heald The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice We are committed to upholding and strengthening the principle of open justice, in which local reporters play an important role. John Whittingdale […]
Holding Ofcom to account and make the air fair
A number of constituents have been in touch with me about the auctioning of spectrum. This is a complicated issue and the outcome of previous auctions has sought to balance the aim of maximising coverage with the need to increase competition. Ofcom recently launched a consultation on the upcoming spectrum auction. The auction consists of […]
John welcomes international trade buyers to Maldon
John Whittingdale welcomed a group of international travel buyers from the United States and Ireland to Maldon. Having previously visited the RHS Gardens at Hyde Hall, the group were given a presentation by Topsail Charters on board the Thames Barge Kitty on the Hythe Quay. John said: “Tourism is an increasingly important industry in the […]
Abortion (Decriminalisation) Bill
A number of constituents have been in touch with me regarding abortion and the Abortion (Decriminalisation) Bill. I understand what an important issue this is for many people in the constituency. This is an incredibly delicate area of law and, regardless of the views of individual MPs, one which is treated with the utmost rigour. […]
John shows support for brewing and pubs ahead of the Budget
John recognises the important contribution that pubs make to their local communities and is pleased to show his support for brewing and pubs across the Country by signing the MP pledge card. The industry creates hundreds and thousands of jobs in the UK and adds over £20 billion to the economy. Permitted development rights […]
Adult Social Care
A number of constituents have been in touch with me regarding adult social care. I believe that it is important to ensure that as people get older, they are able to receive the dignified care they deserve. I support the Government’s commitment to making sure this is a country that works for everyone and that […]