Visit to Brixham
John Whittingdale visits Brixham harbour to meet local fishermen and representatives of the industry. Pictured are: Jim Portus (Chief Executive of South Western Fish Producers Organisation) Sir Simon Day (Fisheries spokesman, Committee of the Regions of the European Union), John Whittingdale, Neil Parish MEP, Conservative Agriculture and Fisheries Spokesman in the European Parliament and Mrs […]
Meeting with Royal National Mission for Deep Sea Fishermen
John Whittingdale meets with the Royal National Mission for Deep Sea Fishermen
Launch of Fishing Advisory Group
The Conservative Party has launched a new fishing advisory group, with the aim of restoring national control over the industry. The initiative was pioneered by John Whittingdale, the Shadow Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, who has announced plans to visit major fishing communities around the British coast before unveiling a new policy based on managing the […]
Dr Who Reception
John Whittingdale face to face with Daleks! As a fan since boyhood of Dr Who, John could not refuse the chance to meet a Dalek and former Dr Who assistant Elizabeth Sladen who played Sarah Jane when both visited the House of Commons to mark the 40th anniversary of the Time Lord in November. Did […]
Licensing Bill Petition
John supports Churches in their Petition to 10 Downing Street, 27 January 2003. Members of the RSCM, together with others from over 200 choirs, orchestras, and other instrumental groups contributed to a petition of 8,149 signatures against the Government’s plan to impose an “Arts Tax” in the form of licensing charges to churches for hosting […]