Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has welcomed Housing Minister, Rt Hon Chris Pincher MP, to Jaywick Sands. Following the visit, Tendring District Council issued the following statement:

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has arranged for the Housing Minister to visit Jaywick Sands later this month to see new homes being built in the community.

Rt Hon Chris Pincher MP will visit on 23rd July to tour the Tendring District Council (TDC) development.

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has responded to the publication of findings from the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review, chaired by Baroness Julia Cumberlege.

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has questioned Ministers from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on the reopening of theatres and the cultural sector. This took place at DCMS Questions on 9th July 2020, the transcript of which is below:

Giles Watling MP:

Responding to today's Financial Statement, Giles said:

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has warmly welcomed the announcement of a £1.57bn rescue package for theatres, along with other arts and cultural venues.

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has called on the Government to provide additional support for the coastal tourism sector during the Covid-19 recovery period.

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has challenged the Government to find a way to bring forward the date of reopening for Adult Gaming Centres (AGCs).

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has joined a group of cross-party MPs in writing to the Chancellor, urging him to agree a customised and flexible extension to the furlough scheme for the aviation, travel and tourism industries.

Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has questioned Ministers from the Home Office on migrant crossings in the Channel. This took place at Home Office Questions on 8th June 2020, the transcript of which is below:

Giles Watling MP: