Stronger protections for ancient woodland and veteran trees
A number of constituents have contacted me about Britain’s woodlands. I agree with you that our woods and forests are an invaluable national asset and I am proud of the Government’s record of action to preserve and extend British woodland. Over 11 million trees were planted in the last Parliament and the Government has pledged […]
John’s account of leading the Hungarian delegation of the British Group IPU to Budapest (27th February to 2nd March)
I was delighted to lead an outward delegation of the British Group IPU to Budapest from 27 February to 2nd March. As well as myself, the delegation comprised Wayne David MP (Labour, Shadow Defence Spokesman), Helen Jones MP (Labour, Chair of the Petitions Committee) and Mark Menzies MP (Conservative). We were ably assisted by Emily […]
The Brexit process
I have received various correspondence from constituents wanting to know more about the Brexit process. With this in mind, I have decided to enclose the following links which I hope explains more about our negotiations to leave the European Union: – How does the Article 50 process work? – How will we develop a trade relationship […]
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Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee, 16th March
John Whittingdale, Conservative, Maldon On the establishment of inquiries, my hon. Friend will be aware that the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport is considering whether to reconvene the Leveson inquiry, which has already sat for 15 months, at a cost of more than £5 million, to examine events approaching 10 years ago. […]
Sky/21ST Century Fox: Merger
John Whittingdale Conservative, Maldon Although it is clearly sensible to ask the regulator to examine this bid, does my right hon. Friend recognise that this transaction represents a £11.7 billion investment by an international company in a British broadcaster and is, as such, a fantastic vote of confidence in the UK’s remaining an international centre […]
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 […]