Channel 4
Anum Qaisar-Javed (Airdrie and Shotts) (SNP) What recent discussions his Department has had with relevant stakeholders on the future of Channel 4. Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Slough) (Lab) What plans the Government have to privatise Channel 4. (902114) Navendu Mishra (Stockport) (Lab) What plans the Government have to privatise Channel 4. (902117) The Minister for Media and […]
Safety of Journalists
The Minister for Media and Data (Mr John Whittingdale) I very much welcome this opportunity to debate what is, as you have rightly said, Mr Deputy Speaker, an extremely important subject. It is the second such debate we have had in the space of two weeks, as we recently debated World Press Freedom Day. I […]
Information Commissioner (Remuneration)
The Minister for Media and Data (Mr John Whittingdale) I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the motion: That, from 1 November 2021— (1) the Information Commissioner shall be paid a salary of £200,000 per annum and pension benefits in accordance with the standard award for the civil service pension scheme; (2) all […]
World Press Freedom Day
The Minister for Media and Data Mr John Whittindale It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Ghani. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Folkestone and Hythe (Damian Collins) on securing the debate and on his work to promote media freedom. I am particularly grateful to him for taking over as […]
BBC: Dyson Report
The Minister for Media and Data (Mr John Whittingdale) Lord Dyson’s report makes shocking reading. It details not just an appalling failure to uphold basic journalistic standards but an unwillingness to investigate complaints and to discover the truth. That these failures occurred at our national broadcaster is an even greater source of shame. The new […]
Fourth National Lottery Licence
Mr Richard Holden (North West Durham) (Con) What steps the Government are taking to ensure fair competition for the fourth national lottery licence. Mr John Whittingdale The national lottery is a national treasure that enhances the cultural and sporting lives of millions of people across the UK, and it has funded over £1 billion in […]
Data Flow to and from EU
Daniel Zeichner (Cambridge) (Lab) What steps the Government is taking to ensure the free flow of data to and from the EU. Mr John Whittingdale Under UK law, personal data can currently flow freely from the UK to the EU. The trade agreement also ensures the continued temporary free flow of personal data from […]
Covid-19: Cultural and Entertainment Sectors
The Minister for Media and Data (Mr John Whittingdale) It is a pleasure to respond to this important debate on behalf of the Government. As the Minister for Digital and Culture, my hon. Friend the Member for Gosport (Caroline Dinenage) said at the beginning, this has been a hugely challenging year for the entertainment and […]
Data Protection: GDPR and Other EU Regulations
Martyn Day What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the retention of (a) the GDPR and (b) other EU regulations on data protection after the transition period. Mr John Whittingdale The general data protection regulation regime will be retained in domestic law after the transition period through the European Union (Withdrawal) Act […]
Coronation Street: 60th Anniversary
The Minister for Media and Data (Mr John Whittingdale) I am not sure I can claim that title, particularly having listened to the contributions this evening. I would like to start by congratulating the hon. Member for Batley and Spen (Tracy Brabin) on obtaining the debate and managing to unite the House. Members […]