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 […]
Draft Data Protection Privacy and electronic communications (amendment etc.) (EU exit) regulations 2020
The Minister for Media and Data (Mr John Whittingdale) I beg to move, That the Cttee has considered the draft Data Protection Privacy and Electronic Communications (Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this afternoon, Mr McCabe. The statutory instrument was laid before both Houses on […]
Draft Audiovisual Media Services (Amendment) (Eu Exit) Regulations 2020
The Minister for Media and Data (Mr John Whittingdale) I beg to move, that the Committee has considered the draft Audiovisual Media Services (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer, and I welcome my colleagues. The statutory instrument, which was laid in both Houses on […]
Advertising Ban: Fat, Sugar and Salt
Alun Cairns (Vale of Glamorgan) (Con) What assessment he has made of the potential effectiveness of the proposal to ban the advertisement of products high in fat, sugar and salt online and on television. (908265) The Minister for Media and Data (Mr John Whittingdale) The Government published an impact assessment alongside the 2019 consultation on […]
Draft Communications Act (e-Commerce) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
The Minister for Media and Data (Mr John Whittingdale) I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Communications Act (e-Commerce) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray, and to welcome my colleagues who are here in quality, if not in quantity. These regulations were […]