Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, arranges meeting at DEFRA to discuss inshore fishing in Essex
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon arranged a meeting with Mark Spencer MP, Minister for Food, Farming and Fisheries, at the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) for inshore fishermen from Maldon and neighbouring Essex constituencies. The meeting was arranged following Sir John’s question to Mark Spencer in the House of Commons […]
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, speaks in Westminster Hall debate on Health and Wellbeing Services in Essex
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon was pleased to speak in the debate in Westminster Hall called by his neighbour, Dame Priti Patel, MP for Witham on Health and Wellbeing Services in Essex. This allowed both Sir John and Dame Priti to press the case for continuation of services provided at St Peter’s in advance […]
Pigs confined in metal cages – British Farming
Many of my constituents have contacted me regarding the confinement of pigs in metal cages on British farms. The UK has a significant outdoor pig sector with 40% of the national sow breeding herd farrowing freely on outdoor units with no option for confinement. Defra’s 2018 statutory welfare code of practice for pigs confirms that […]
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, visits Quart Pot Freehouse Pub in Runwell
Over the weekend. Sir John Whittingdale visited the Quart Pot freehouse pub in Runwell, in his constituency. The visit comes after this local business has recently undergone substantial expansion and improvement with a £454,000 investment from its owner, the Stonegate Group. Sir John was delighted to be shown around to see the Pub’s new renovations […]
Spring Budget 2024: Maldon District Council to receive £5 million in funding
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, welcomes the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s announcement in today’s Spring Budget that his constituency has been allocated £5 million in capital funding to finance local cultural projects. This funding comes as part of the Government’s Levelling Up agenda and recognises the crucial role culture can play in supporting pride in place. […]
Criminal Justice Bill – Abortion
A number of constituents have got in touch with me asking me to add my name to amendment NC15 to the Criminal Justice Bill that will lower the abortion time limit to 22 weeks. Abortion is an incredibly emotive issue, and I understand the strength of feeling on all sides. The Crown Prosecution Service has also acknowledged […]
Sir John Whittingdale asks constituents to take part in consultation on NHS Mid and South Essex proposals to close St Peter’s Hospital
Sir John is extremely concerned about the proposals made by Mid and South Essex NHS that St Peter’s Hospital should close and services be relocated to Braintree. Many of the questions put to residents in official questionnaire designed by NHS Mid and South Essex bare no relevance while others do not allow local people to give […]
WaterAid
I have been contacted by many of my constituents about the charity WaterAid, urging me to attend their drop-in sessions and learn more about their work. First and foremost, I can assure my constituents that the UK Government is conscious that safe water and adequate sanitation are basic human needs. I also want to emphasise […]
Digital Exclusion
A number of constituents have contacted me about the upcoming digital exclusion debate. This is an area that I take a great interest in and hope to be able to find time to attend the debate. Digital skills are vital at all levels, from the basics people need to make the most of online connectivity, […]
Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, accompanies Essex Police on Operation Stronghold
On the 24th February, Sir John Whittingdale, MP for Maldon, accompanied Essex Police on a special operation named Operation Stronghold. The purpose of Operation Stronghold was to utilise both local and additional force wide police resources to tackle issues affecting the community within all Essex police districts. The operation involved a number of proactive enforcement, […]