John Whittingdale MP, Maldon

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John Whittingdale’s voting in Parliament

John Whittingdale is a Conservative MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Conservative MPs.

This is a selection of John Whittingdale’s votes.

Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 5 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2020
Almost always voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 14 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2012–2018
Generally voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 6 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2020
Voted a mixture of for and against university tuition fees Show votes 5 votes for, 10 votes against, 1 absence, between 1997–2017
Consistently voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, in 2013
Voted a mixture of for and against encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 2 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2004–2011

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John Whittingdale has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Communications: Coronavirus 23 Sep 2020

The UK Government recognises the importance of the telecommunications industry at this critical time in keeping communities and businesses connected. Communications workers, including but not limited to engineers, network operations and call centre staff, have all played, and continue to play an essential part in maintaining the availability of telecommunications networks during the Covid-19...
Written Answers — Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: BBC: Pay 23 Sep 2020

The BBC is operationally and editorially independent of Government, and therefore talent pay is a matter for the BBC. However, we expect to see the BBC using its substantial licence fee income in an appropriate way to ensure it delivers value for money for UK audiences. The public deserves to know how their licence fee is being spent, which is why in the Royal Charter the government required...
Written Answers — Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Third Sector: Redundancy 23 Sep 2020

Employers proposing to make fewer than 20 redundancies are not required to report this. DCMS continues to engage closely with the community and voluntary sector to understand the impact of covid-19 on the sector and its important work. However, DCMS does not record redundancy data.

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Conservative MP for Maldon

Entered the House of Commons on 9 April 1992 — General election

Also represented Maldon and East Chelmsford; Colchester South and Maldon

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John Whittingdale campaigned to leave the European Union Source: BBC

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Environment Food and Rural Affairs
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LNM Holdings
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Currently held offices

Minister of State (since 13 Feb 2020)

Other offices held in the past

Member, Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
Member, Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union (31 Oct 2016 to 3 May 2017)
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (8 May 2015 to 14 Jul 2016)
Chair, Privacy and Injunctions (Joint Committee) (8 Sep 2011 to 12 Mar 2012)
Member, Privacy and Injunctions (Joint Committee) (14 Jul 2011 to 8 Sep 2011)
Vice-Chair, Conservative 1922 Committee (1 Jul 2008 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (11 Jul 2005 to 30 Mar 2015)
Chair, Culture, Media and Sport Committee (11 Jul 2005 to 30 Mar 2015)
Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1 Jul 2004 to 5 May 2005)
Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (1 Nov 2003 to 1 Jul 2004)
Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (23 Jul 2002 to 15 Nov 2003)
Shadow Secretary of State (Trade and Industry) (18 Sep 2001 to 23 Jul 2002)
Member, Trade & Industry Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 29 Oct 2001)
Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury) (1 Jun 1998 to 1 Jun 1999)
Opposition Whip (Commons) (1 Jun 1997 to 1 Jun 1998)
Member, Health and Social Care Committee (5 Jul 1993 to 21 Mar 1997)
Member, Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) (27 Apr 1992 to 21 Mar 1997)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Live Music Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Holocaust (Stolen Art) Restitution Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Gambling Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
Communications Bill Committee (25 out of 25)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 14 Sep 2020.

1. Employment and earnings

Payments received from AlphaSights Ltd, Thames Court, 1 Queenhithe, London EC4V 3DX:

5 October 2019, received £500 for advice on the tourism industry. Hours: 1 hr. (Registered 29 October 2019)

28 October 2019, received £433.33 for advice on the tourism industry. Hours: 50 mins. (Registered 29 October 2019)

1 April 2017 until February 2020, providing advice on regulatory issues and policy development to Authors Licensing and Collecting Society, Barnard's Inn, 86 Fetter Lane, London EC4A 1EN. From 1 October 2018, I received £2,000 a quarter. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. Hours: 12 hrs a quarter. (Registered 04 July 2017; updated 25 October 2018 and 28 February 2020)

From 16 August 2017 until February 2020, adviser to the Federation of International Polo, Miraflores 1556, 11500 Montevideo, Uruguay, for which I received £3,000 a quarter. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. First payment received: 4 September 2017. Hours: 6 hours a month. (Registered 11 October 2017; updated 28 February 2020)

From 1 April 2019 until February 2020, Non-Executive Director of South West News Service, Media Centre, Emma Chris Way, Filton, Bristol BS34 7JU, for which I received £1,250 a month. Hours: 8 hrs a month. (Registered 01 April 2019; updated 28 February 2020)

2. (a) Support linked to an MP but received by a local party organisation or indirectly via a central party organisation

Name of donor: Aquind Ltd
Address of donor: OGN House, Hadrian Way, Wallsend NE28 6HL

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £8,000 for 2019 Election fighting fund

Donor status: company, registration 06681477

(Registered 08 January 2020)

4. Visits outside the UK

Name of donor: The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
Address of donor: 30 Great Peter St, Westminster, London SW1P 2BU

Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Accommodation £638.46; food and drink £247.78; local transportation £222.49; total value £1,108.73. Flights provided by a non-registrable source.

Destination of visit: Jakarta, Indonesia

Dates of visit: 16-21 August 2019

Purpose of visit: APPG Indonesia trip to build UK-Indonesian understanding and partnerships on issues important to the bilateral relationship.

(Registered 19 September 2019)

6. Land and property portfolio: (i) value over £100,000 and/or (ii) giving rental income of over £10,000 a year

Flat in London: (i) and (ii). (Registered 08 October 2012)

8. Miscellaneous

From 1 September 2018 until February 2020, a Trustee of the Royal Albert Hall. (Registered 28 March 2019; updated 28 February 2020)

10. Family members engaged in lobbying the public sector on behalf of a third party or client

My daughter, Alice Whittingdale, is employed as a Researcher at Pagefield Communications, The Courtyard Studio, 18 Marshall Street, London W1F 7BE. (Registered 21 January 2019)

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