Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenian Refugees
Julie Elliott Labour, Sunderland Central Order. I remind hon. Members to bob even if they have put in to speak, so that I am clear on who wants to speak. John Whittingdale Conservative, Maldon Thank you, Ms Elliott. I begin by congratulating Carol Monaghan on obtaining the debate. She was a valuable member of the delegation from the British […]
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, speaks in the House of Commons on the closure of St Peter’s Hospital in Maldon
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, speaks in the House of Commons Chamber at an Adjournment Debate he obtained on behalf of his constituents, to discuss the future of St Peter’s Hospital in Maldon. Sir John emphatically put the case to the Minister of State for Social Care, Helen Whately MP, that it is essential […]
Topical Questions: Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
John Whittingdale Conservative, Maldon Is my right hon. Friend aware that the inflexibility, bureaucracy and cost of the seasonal poultry workers scheme make it prohibitive for businesses such as Kelly Turkeys in my constituency to hire labour for just a few weeks in the run-up to Christmas? Will he urge the Home Office to include it within the existing seasonal […]
Free Trade Agreement Negotiations: South Korea
John Whittingdale Conservative, Maldon What recent progress she has made on negotiating a free trade agreement with South Korea. Greg Hands Party Chair, Conservative Party, Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade) We have excellent relations with South Korea, as my right hon. Friend will know as the Prime Minister’s trade envoy there. Bilateral trade totalled £16 billion […]
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, speaks in Parliament following the death of Alexei Navalny
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, makes a statement in Parliament following the death of Alexei Navalny, asking for the government’s assurance that they will give no recognition or credibility to the forthcoming “presidential election” in Russia on 15-17th March. John Whittingdale Conservative, Maldon Does my hon. Friend agree that the murder of Alexei Navalny, following the […]
New Clause 3 – Consultation on section 50 – Media Bill
Rosie Winterton Deputy Speaker (First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means) For information, I intend to call those who have tabled amendments before other Members. I call Sir John Whittingdale. John Whittingdale Conservative, Maldon You are absolutely right, Madam Deputy Speaker; I have an amendment that I would like to speak to. It might be slightly unusual for the person who […]
Telegraph Media Group: Proposed Sale to RedBird IMI
Julia Lopez Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office), The Minister of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) As the hon. Gentleman will be aware, a public notice has been issued on this matter. Ofcom will look expressly at accurate presentation of the news and free expression of opinion when it […]
ScrutinyCounts survey of MPs
According to recent independent data analysis, Sir John Whittingdale has been ranked the top backbench contributor in the House of Commons during 2023. The independent data mobile app ScrutinyCounts has reported that out of the 14 million words spoken in the House of Commons during the whole of 2023, Sir John has contributed the most […]
Horizon: Compensation and Convictions
John Whittingdale While applauding the extraordinary courage and resilience of the sub-postmasters who have campaigned for justice for so long, does my hon. Friend agree that the makers of “Mr Bates vs The Post Office” and ITV represent public service broadcasting at its best and that without that we would not be having this statement? Kevin Hollinrake Parliamentary […]
Three and Vodafone: Potential Merger
John Whittingdale The Minister of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) 3:39, 14 December 2023 I congratulate Liam Byrne both on his appointment as Chair of the Business and Trade Committee and on bringing this issue to the House today. There is no question but […]