Rt Hon Sir John Whittingdale OBE MP

Member of Parliament for Maldon

House of Commons Speeches & Parliamentary Questions

This page brings together speeches, statements, and parliamentary questions delivered in the House of Commons by Sir John Whittingdale OBE MP. Entries are presented chronologically and include both oral contributions in the Chamber and written questions submitted as part of the formal parliamentary process.

Sir John Whittingdale presses Minister on Local Government reform

Digital ID 

Response to constituents’ concerns about digital identity proposals, supporting voluntary systems to improve services while stressing the importance of privacy, personal liberty and strong data protections.

Alaa Abd El Fattah

Sir John Whittingdale 'delighted' at the news of pardon for British Egyptian pro-democracy activist Alaa Abd El Fattah

Firearms Legislation

Proposals to align shotgun legislation with wider firearms controls, stressing the importance of public safety while protecting legitimate rural and farming uses.

Chagos Islands

Response to constituents’ concerns about proposals to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, raising security, financial and strategic implications and pressing the Government for clarity and scrutiny.

Ambassador to the United States

Prostate Cancer

Response to constituents’ concerns about prostate cancer, supporting improved awareness, earlier diagnosis and consideration of more targeted screening for those most at risk.

Official Secrets Act

Home Office Questions

Handley Gardens – Residents’ concerns

Meeting with Handley Gardens residents and developers to address estate management concerns, improve transparency on service charges and agree remedial works following issues raised by homeowners.

Housing Benefit

Response to constituents’ concerns about the Housing Benefit taper, stressing the need to support vulnerable households while ensuring the system encourages employment and financial independence.

Sir John Whittingdale MP speaks in debate on the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands