John Whittingdale
Conservative - Maldon
First elected: 9th April 1992
Shadow Minister (Health and Social Care)
(since July 2024)5 APPG memberships (as of 30 May 2024)
Czechia, Intellectual Property, Lithuania, Media Freedom, Ukraine20 Former APPG memberships
Albania, Armenia, Belarus, Cultural Heritage, Dark Skies, Estonia, France, Georgia, Hungary, Latvia, Macedonia, Moldova, North Macedonia, Nuclear Energy, Polo, Publishing, Qatar, Serbia, Shellfish Aquaculture, WritersDivision Voting information
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
(1 debate interactions)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
(1 debate interactions)
Department Debates
(1 debate contributions)
(1 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
John Whittingdale has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debateLatest EDMs signed by John Whittingdale
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
The Loan Charge
Tabled by: Karl Turner (Labour - Kingston upon Hull East)That this House is concerned that suicides have been linked to the Loan Charge and that despite the Morse Review, thousands face unaffordable demands, with the risk of further suicides; notes that most people facing action were mis-sold schemes and that HMRC are demanding scheme users repay disputed tax; further …
(Most recent: 11 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 33
Conservative: 16
Liberal Democrat: 14
Independent: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour 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 1 Written Question
(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.
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