Sir John Whittingdale presented the British Council International School Award certificate to senior staff from St Mary’s Church of England Primary School
Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP for Maldon, presented a certificate to Headteacher, Mrs Geraldine Denham-Hale and International Co-ordinator, Samantha Battson of St Mary’s Church of England Primary School, in Burnham on Crouch, at a ceremony in Parliament today. The certificate marked the Reaccreditation of their British Council International School Award. The International School Award rewards […]
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 […]
BBC Commissioning: Oversight
John Whittingdale The Minister of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) 11:13, 24 October 2023 It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Robertson. I congratulate Mr Campbell on securing the debate and on raising what are important matters. I know that he […]
BBC Licence Fee
Sir John Whittingdale MP, who is Minister of State for Media, Tourism and Creative Industries, spoke in the Second Reading for the BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill on Friday 20th October, which was brought to the House by Sir Christopher Chope.
Westminster Hall Debate on merger between Vodafone and Three UK
Sir John Whittingdale made a speech in the Westminster Hall Debate on the proposed merger of Vodafone and Three UK, as the Minister responding on behalf of the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology. As Minister of State for Data and Digital Infrastructure, mobile connectivity and telecoms falls under Sir John’s ministerial remit.
Tourism Policy Conference
Sir John Whittingdale attended the Tourism Policy Conference and was delighted to open the conference as the keynote speaker, as the Minister for Media, Tourism and Creative Industries. John said: “I was delighted to attend Tourism Alliance’s Tourism Policy Conference, and make a speech. I was able to meet those who work in the industry, […]
DCMS Questions
Thursday 20th July Sir John Whittingdale was in the Chamber today for Department for Culture, Media and Sport Questions. This is his second OPQs as Minister for Media, Tourism and Creative Industries. He answered questions on the Arts and Culture Sector, BBC Local Radio, and the license fee. For a full summary of all the […]
Women and Equalities, Misogyny in Music inquiry
Sir John Whittingdale gave evidence in the Women and Equalities Select Committee today, for their inquiry into Misogyny in Music. As the Minister for Media, Tourism and Creative Industry, John is aware that women in the music industry often experience discrimination, workplace bullying, and inappropriate interactions from colleagues- which is unacceptable. John spoke about how […]
Extra funding for schools
Sir John Whittingdale MP strongly welcomes the Government’s recent announcement that schools in England are being allocated £60bn of funding, in 2024-2025, taking funding to its highest ever level in history. Mainstream schools will now receive an average of around £6,000 per pupil, ensuring that every child will benefit from a world class education. This […]
London Tech Week
Sir John Whittingdale was invited to make a keynote speech at London Tech Week in his role as Minister for Data and Digital Infrastructure in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. Sir John spoke about how the UK will continue to be a global leader in the telecoms sector, by ensuring that everyone, no […]