Education Questions
Highlighting Essex’s rising demand for education, health and care assessments, Sir John questioned delays caused by staffing shortages, and pressed the Minister on government plans to meet these needs.
St Peter’s Hospital decision
Welcomes retention of services at St Peter’s Hospital and progress toward a new health hub, while urging review of maternity changes and long-term local healthcare provision.
Russian Citizens Granted UK Visas
Sir John asked the Home Secretary for visa statistics, specifically how many Russian citizens received UK visas each year over the past five years, prompting guidance on published data sources.
Industrial Electricity Prices
John Whittingdale Conservative, Maldon On Friday, I visited C&M Precision Ltd, a small manufacturing company in my constituency. Electricity represents easily its biggest cost. What is the Minister doing to listen to small and medium-sized enterprises like C&M who feel that their voice is simply not being heard? Miatta Fahnbulleh Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and […]
Royal Albert Hall Bill
John Whittingdale Conservative, Maldon I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. I am delighted to present this Bill on behalf of one of our great national institutions, the Corporation of the Hall of Arts and Sciences, known to most of us as the Royal Albert Hall. I do so as someone […]
Visit to C&M Precision Ltd
Visit to C&M Precision Ltd in Maldon to meet staff and see work supporting key industries including aerospace, mining and energy.
Tribute to Lord Tebbit
Tribute in Parliament to Norman Tebbit, recalling his public service, personal resilience after the Brighton bombing, and the devotion that led him to step back from government to care for his wife.
A12 Widening Scheme Cancellation
Criticism of the decision to cancel the A12 Chelmsford–A120 scheme, warning it risks worsening congestion and undermining plans for housing, jobs and growth across mid-Essex.
Recent Update
Banking Services Update I want to keep residents fully informed about three key banking developments affecting our area: Barclays Local in Burnham-on-Crouch (Chapel Road, CM0 8JA) will close on Thursday 14 August 2025. Barclays tells us customer habits have shifted to digital channels and shared banking hubs, leading to declining footfall. They will comply with regulatory […]
Future of the BBC World Service
Westminster Hall debate contribution stressing the importance of the BBC World Service as a global soft-power asset and urging Ministers to protect and strengthen its funding.