John Whittingdale

Conservative MP for Maldon

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John Whittingdale has registers in the following chambers:

Register of Interests – House of Commons

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This register last updated on: 2026-07-13

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๐ŸŽ Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

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Betting & Gaming Council - ยฃ1,920.00 ๐Ÿ”—

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Betting & Gaming Council โ€“ ยฃ1,920.00

  • Payment Type: In kind
  • Payment Description: Two tickets and hospitality at Ascot Races
  • Value: 1920.00
  • Received Date: 2026-06-18
  • Accepted Date: 2026-06-18
  • Donor Name: Betting & Gaming Council
  • Donor Public Address: Kings Building, 16 Smith Square, London SW1P 3HQ
  • Donor Status: Company
  • Donor Company Name: Betting & Gaming Council
  • Donor Company Identifier: 12213577
  • Donor Company Identifier Source: Companies House
  • Registration Date: 2026-07-02
  • Published Date: 2026-07-02

BPI (British Recorded Music) Ltd - ยฃ3,430.00 ๐Ÿ”—

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BPI (British Recorded Music) Ltd โ€“ ยฃ3,430.00

  • Payment Type: In kind
  • Payment Description: Two tickets with hospitality to the BRIT Awards at Manchester Co-Op Live
  • Value: 3430.00
  • Received Date: 2026-02-28
  • Accepted Date: 2026-02-28
  • Received End Date: 2026-02-28
  • Donor Name: BPI (British Recorded Music) Ltd
  • Donor Public Address: Unit 4/4a, Tileyard Studios, Tileyard Road, London N7 9AH
  • Donor Status: Company
  • Donor Company Name: BPI (British Recorded Music) Ltd
  • Donor Company Identifier: 01132389
  • Donor Company Identifier Source: Companies House
  • Registration Date: 2026-03-04
  • Published Date: 2026-03-05

NBC Universal International - ยฃ4,400.00 ๐Ÿ”—

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NBC Universal International โ€“ ยฃ4,400.00

  • Payment Type: In kind
  • Payment Description: Two tickets with hospitality to the EE BAFTA Film Awards
  • Value: 4400.00
  • Received Date: 2026-02-22
  • Accepted Date: 2026-02-22
  • Received End Date: 2026-02-22
  • Donor Name: NBC Universal International
  • Donor Public Address: Central Saint Giles, St Giles High Street, London WC2H 8NU
  • Donor Status: Company
  • Donor Company Name: NBC Universal International
  • Donor Company Identifier: 04415234
  • Donor Company Identifier Source: Companies House
  • Registration Date: 2026-03-03
  • Published Date: 2026-03-04

๐ŸŒ Visits outside the UK

International visit to China between 24 May 2026 and 29 May 2026 ๐Ÿ”—

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International visit to China between 24 May 2026 and 29 May 2026

  • Visit Locations:
    • Country: China
    • Destination: Yangzhou, Ninjang and Beijing
  • Purpose: To attend the 14th UK-China Senior Leadership Forum in Yangzhou and to meet members of the National People's Congress and Chinese Government.
  • Start Date: 2026-05-24
  • End Date: 2026-05-29
  • Donors:
    • Name: Great Britain China Centre
    • Is Private Individual:
    • Public Address: Kings Building, 16 Smith Square, London SW1P 3HQ
    • Payment Type: In kind
    • Payment Description: Flights, accommodation and hospitality
    • Value: 6421.00
    • Is Sole Beneficiary:
  • Registration Date: 2026-06-09
  • Published Date: 2026-06-09

International visit to Qatar between 05 December 2025 and 08 December 2025 ๐Ÿ”—

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International visit to Qatar between 05 December 2025 and 08 December 2025

  • Visit Locations:
    • Country: Qatar
    • Destination: Doha
  • Purpose: To participate in the Doha Forum 2025 on diplomacy and dialogue including meetings with Qatari Ministers, and Ministers and Parliamentarians of other participating countries, in my capacity as a Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee.
  • Start Date: 2025-12-05
  • End Date: 2025-12-08
  • Donors:
    • Name: Doha Forum
    • Is Private Individual:
    • Public Address: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Almirqab Tower, West Bay, Doha Qatar
    • Payment Type: In kind
    • Payment Description: Flights (ยฃ5,555), accommodation and hospitality (ยฃ600)
    • Value: 6155.00
    • Is Sole Beneficiary: 1
  • Registration Date: 2025-12-18
  • Published Date: 2025-12-18

๐ŸŒ Gifts and benefits from sources outside the UK

Embassy of the State of Qatar - ยฃ1,200.00 ๐Ÿ”—

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Embassy of the State of Qatar โ€“ ยฃ1,200.00

  • Payment Type: In kind
  • Payment Description: Two tickets to the Qatar Goodwood Festival 2025 and to the Goodwood Regency Ball including hospitality and accommodation for one night
  • Value: 1200.00
  • Received Date: 2025-07-31
  • Accepted Date: 2025-07-31
  • Donor Name: Embassy of the State of Qatar
  • Donor Public Address: 1 South Audley Street London W1K 1NB
  • Donor Status: Other
  • Registration Date: 2025-08-05
  • Published Date: 2025-08-05

๐Ÿ  Land and property (within or outside the UK)

Residential in London ๐Ÿ”—

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Residential in London

  • Is Sole Owner: 1
  • Location: London
  • Property Description: flat
  • Registrable Rental Income: 1
  • Number Of Properties: 1
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Registration Date: 2012-10-08
  • Published Date: 2023-12-24

๐Ÿท๏ธ Miscellaneous

A Member of the Executive Committee of the British Group of the Inter Parliamentary Union. This is an unpaid position. ๐Ÿ”—

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A Member of the Executive Committee of the British Group of the Inter Parliamentary Union. This is an unpaid position.

  • Arose On: 2025-11-27
  • Description: A Member of the Executive Committee of the British Group of the Inter Parliamentary Union. This is an unpaid position.
  • Miscellaneous Interest Type: Unpaid role
  • Registration Date: 2025-11-29
  • Published Date: 2025-12-01

Member of the Board of the Conservative Party. This is an unpaid position. ๐Ÿ”—

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Member of the Board of the Conservative Party. This is an unpaid position.

  • Arose On: 2024-07-18
  • Description: Member of the Board of the Conservative Party. This is an unpaid position.
  • Miscellaneous Interest Type: Formal role with a party organisation
  • Registration Date: 2025-11-29
  • Published Date: 2025-12-01

๐Ÿ‘ช Family members engaged in third-party lobbying

Alice Whittingdale employed as Lobbyist ๐Ÿ”—

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Alice Whittingdale employed as Lobbyist

  • Job Title: Senior Consultant
  • Employer: Hanover Communications
  • Person Name: Alice Whittingdale
  • Family Member Relationship Level: Related to member directly
  • Family Relation Type: Daughter
  • Registration Date: 2023-08-07
  • Published Date: 2023-12-17

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