October Update
October was a busy month, kicked off by Conservative Party Conference. I also made a visit Japan earlier this month to attend the Internet Governance Forum. Internet Governance ForumI attended the 18th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum, which was hosted by Japan in Kyoto. I was proud to represent the UK, as Minister […]
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.
Opening of Barclays Local
Friday 13th October Sir John Whittingdale was invited to cut the ribbon to mark the opening of Barclays Local in South Woodham Ferrers. Following the closure of the Barclays branches in South Woodham Ferrers and Burnham on Crouch last year, Barclays have launched Barclays Locals in both towns to offer non-cash services to customers. In […]
Visit to Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome
30th September Sir John Whittingdale joined his colleague, Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay, who is minister for Arts and Heritage at DCMS, on a visit to Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome in our constituency. They were shown around by CEO, Ian Flint, and Trustee, Sir John Aldridge. They also met with volunteers and members of the […]
MacMillan Coffee Morning
Sir John Whittingdale dropped in to the MacMillian Cancer Care Coffee Morning in the town hall, organised by Maldon Town Mayor, Cllr Andrew Lay. Also there was Cllr Kevin Lagan who is the Chairman of Maldon District Council, Deputy Mayor of Maldon, Martin Harvey, and town councillor, Hayley Broad (pictured) Macmillian Coffee Mornings are held […]
Net Zero
I have had a number of constituents contact me about the speech made by the Prime Minister yesterday, where he announced that the Government would be changing the way we are working towards our net zero targets. I know there is concern that the Prime Minister is back tracking on our commitments to net zero, […]
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.
Construction of Limebrook Primary School
15th September 2023 Sir John Whittingdale joined Essex County Councillors, Head of Lion Academy Trust, Justin James, and representatives of the construction firm Morgan Sindall to mark the construction of the new Limebrook Primary School in Maldon. Limebrook will be located in the Handley Garden Development, and is due to open in September 2024. It […]
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, […]