John Whittingdale
Conservative - Maldon
6,906 (13.9%) majority - 2024 General ElectionFirst elected: 9th April 1992
Shadow Minister (Health and Social Care)
(since July 2024)25 Former APPG memberships
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament
Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.
Sparring Partners
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
(2 debate interactions)
(1 debate interactions)
Department Debates
(1 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
John Whittingdale has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debateLatest EDMs signed by John Whittingdale
Social Security
Tabled by: Rishi Sunak (Conservative - Richmond and Northallerton)That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 (S.I., 2024, No. 869), dated 22 August 2024, a copy of which was laid before this House on 22 August 2024, be annulled.
(Most recent: 10 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 75
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
VAT on audiobooks
Tabled by: Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)That this House recognises that audio books, now popular and widely available across all genres, from business to academic, from historical to self help, are a lifeline for many people with sight loss, visual impairment, dyslexia or other reading disabilities; agrees that audio books offer unique opportunities for visually-impaired and …
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Commons initiatives
These initiatives were driven by John Whittingdale, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.
John Whittingdale has not been granted any Urgent Questions
John Whittingdale has not been granted any Adjournment Debates
John Whittingdale has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
2 Bills co-sponsored by John Whittingdale
Roadworks (Regulation) Bill 2022-23
Sponsor - Mark Francois (Con)
Sanctions (Human Rights Abuse and Corruption) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Lord Austin of Dudley (None)
Latest 5 Written Questions
(View all written questions)The Government recognises the invaluable contribution of emergency service workers to the people of the United Kingdom. The Elizabeth Emblem recognises the sacrifices made by public servants who have lost their lives as a result of their duty within the honours system. The Emblem is awarded to the next-of-kin of public servants who have died in public service since 1948 and who were employed in a role based on the source of a commission on behalf of, or formally funded by, an eligible body. Full details on the award, how to apply and who is eligible are available on GOV.UK. There are currently no plans to extend eligibility.
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
The Chancellor set out on 29 July a range of pressures on public spending, including £2.9 billion of unfunded transport specific spending. Following this, the Secretary of State’s Written Ministerial Statement on 30 July set out that the Department is undertaking an internal review of its capital spend portfolio which will support the development of our new long-term strategy for transport. Any decisions about the portfolio will be subject to broader discussions and fiscal decisions made at Budget and Spending Review.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
3 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Questions
(View all John Whittingdale's MHCLG questions)This government was elected on a manifesto that stressed a partnership approach with local authorities and an intention to stabilise the funding system, moving away from wasteful competition. Local places will rightly be seeking clarity on previous funding commitments. The government is giving full consideration to this matter, including the hard work undertaken on projects to date.
During this time officials remain available for conversations and to discuss any issues impacting delivery that may arise. Officials will keep projects informed on any programme updates.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
The park homes sector is an important part of the housing market. We recognise that there are longstanding concerns about the regulation of park home sites and the requirement to pay site owners a commission upon sale of a park home. We will set out the Government’s position on these matters in due course.
Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
The park homes sector is an important part of the housing market. We recognise that there are longstanding concerns about the regulation of park home sites and the requirement to pay site owners a commission upon sale of a park home. We will set out the Government’s position on these matters in due course.
Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)