Chagos Islands
Sir John Whittingdale asked whether the Diego Garcia lease would place any restrictions on base use or storage, and sought confirmation that the UK could extend the lease when it expires.
Avian Influenza
Sir John Whittingdale warned avian influenza threatens poultry businesses such as Kelly Turkeys in his constituency, asking whether vaccination may be the only long-term solution for the industry.
Business and Trade Questions
Sir John Whittingdale raised concerns about appointing a former Amazon executive as chair of the Competition and Markets Authority, urging the Government to reaffirm the CMA and Digital Markets Unit’s operational independence.
Creative Industries
Chris Bryant The Minister of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) I beg to move, That this Househas considered the creative industries. I have of course noted the point of order that was just raised, and I will pass on the comments and make sure that an […]
Artificial Intelligence Opportunities Action Plan
Peter Kyle The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology With permission, I would like to make a statement about the Government’s AI opportunities action plan. This Government were elected on a programme of change. Today, we are publishing the latest step in delivering our plan for change with the AI opportunities action plan. Our […]
AI: Copyright in the Creative Industries
John Whittingdale Conservative, Maldon Does the Minister agree that transparency is crucial if creators are to understand where their works are being used by AI developers? Can he therefore assure me that the Government will legislate on transparency whatever the outcome of the consultation on copyright reform? Chris Bryant The Minister of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Minister of […]
Sir John Whittingdale MP holds Westminster Hall Debate on the Future funding of the BBC
David Mundell Conservative, Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale, in the Chair John Whittingdale Conservative, Maldon I beg to move, That this Househas considered the future funding of the BBC It is a real pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell, and to debate a subject that I seem to have spent a large part of my parliamentary […]
Hospitality Businesses
John Whittingdale Conservative, Maldon What steps he is taking to support the hospitality sector. Gareth Thomas Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade) Hospitality businesses are at the heart of our communities and are vital for economic growth. The Government are creating a fairer business rates system, reducing alcohol duty on qualifying draught products […]
Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
John Whittingdale Conservative, Maldon To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how much funding her Department plans to provide for the Listed Places of Worship Grant scheme in the 2025-26 financial year. Chris Bryant The Minister of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) Departmental settlements […]
Following the fall of Assad in Syria, Sir John Whittingdale asks the Foreign Secretary to seize his assets in the UK
David Lammy Foreign Secretary, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I will make a statement on Syria. Over less than a fortnight there has been an extraordinary change. What began as an opposition offensive in north-western Syria quickly became a headlong retreat by pro-Assad forces and, over the weekend, the fall of his murderous regime. […]