Sir John Whittingdale

The Rt Hon Sir John Whittingdale is the Conservative MP for Maldon, and has been an MP continually since 9 April 1992.

Registered Interests

The Register of Members’ Financial Interests is updated fortnightly online when the House is sitting, and less frequently at other times. Interests remain in the Register for twelve months after the interest has ended.

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An interest with rectification details indicates it has been subject to an investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards and subsequently rectified.

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  • 3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

    Name of donor
    BPI (British Recorded Music) Ltd
    Address of donor
    Unit 4/4a, Tileyard Studios, Tileyard Road, London N7 9AH
    Amount, or estimate of the probable value
    Estimated value £3,430.00
    Description of donation
    Two tickets with hospitality to the BRIT Awards at Manchester Co-Op Live
    Date received
    28 February 2026
    Date accepted
    28 February 2026
    End date
    28 February 2026
    Donor status
    Company, registration 01132389
    Date registered
    4 March 2026

  • 3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

    Name of donor
    NBC Universal International
    Address of donor
    Central Saint Giles, St Giles High Street, London WC2H 8NU
    Amount, or estimate of the probable value
    Estimated value £4,400.00
    Description of donation
    Two tickets with hospitality to the EE BAFTA Film Awards
    Date received
    22 February 2026
    Date accepted
    22 February 2026
    End date
    22 February 2026
    Donor status
    Company, registration 04415234
    Date registered
    3 March 2026

  • 3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

    Name of donor
    Betting & Gaming Council
    Address of donor
    Kings Building, 16 Smith Square, London SW1P 3HQ
    Amount, or estimate of the probable value
    Estimated value £3,600.00
    Description of donation
    Two tickets and hospitality at Ascot Races
    Date received
    19 June 2025
    Date accepted
    19 June 2025
    Donor status
    Company, registration 12213577
    Date registered
    26 June 2025

  • 4. Visits outside the UK

    Name of donor
    Great Britain China Centre
    Address of donor
    Kings Building, 16 Smith Square, London SW1P 3HQ
    Amount, or estimate of the probable value
    £6,421.00
    Description of donation
    Flights, accommodation and hospitality
    Destination(s) of visit
    China (Yangzhou, Ninjang and Beijing)
    Start date
    24 May 2026
    End date
    29 May 2026
    Purpose of visit
    To attend the 14th UK-China Senior Leadership Forum in Yangzhou and to meet members of the National People's Congress and Chinese Government.
    Date registered
    9 June 2026

  • 4. Visits outside the UK

    Name of donor
    Doha Forum
    Address of donor
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Almirqab Tower, West Bay, Doha Qatar
    Amount, or estimate of the probable value
    £6,155.00
    Description of donation
    Flights (£5,555), accommodation and hospitality (£600)
    Destination(s) of visit
    Qatar (Doha)
    Start date
    5 December 2025
    End date
    8 December 2025
    Purpose of visit
    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.
    Date registered
    18 December 2025

  • 5. Gifts and benefits from sources outside the UK

    Name of donor
    Embassy of the State of Qatar
    Address of donor
    1 South Audley Street London W1K 1NB
    Amount, or estimate of the probable value
    Estimated value £1,200.00
    Description of donation
    Two tickets to the Qatar Goodwood Festival 2025 and to the Goodwood Regency Ball including hospitality and accommodation for one night
    Date received
    31 July 2025
    Date accepted
    31 July 2025
    Donor status
    Other
    Date registered
    5 August 2025

  • 6. Land and property (within or outside the UK)

    Type of land/property
    Residential
    Number of properties
    1
    Location
    London
    Registrable rental income
    Yes
    Rental income paid to others
    No
    Date registered
    8 October 2012

  • 8. Miscellaneous

    Description
    A Member of the Executive Committee of the British Group of the Inter Parliamentary Union. This is an unpaid position.
    Date interest arose
    27 November 2025
    Date registered
    29 November 2025

  • 8. Miscellaneous

    Description
    Member of the Board of the Conservative Party. This is an unpaid position.
    Date interest arose
    18 July 2024
    Date registered
    29 November 2025

  • 10. Family members engaged in third-party lobbying

    Name of lobbyist
    Alice Whittingdale
    Relationship
    Daughter
    Role
    Senior Consultant
    Name of employer
    Hanover Communications
    Date registered
    7 August 2023
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