Giles Watling MP Opposes Generational Smoking Ban Tuesday, 16 April, 2024 Giles Watling MP, Member of Parliament for Clacton, has voted against the Tobacco and Vapes Bill tonight (16th April) after making a speech in the House of Commons where he questioned the effectiveness of the measures the Bill proposes. Speaking in the Commons, Mr Watling said: "No one in Clacton has ever looked at issues locally and told me that the solution is new taxes and overly convoluted... Speeches in Parliament
GILES URGES LOCAL GROUPS TO APPLY FOR UP TO £20,000 OF FUNDING 3rd August 2020 Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has urged local charities and good causes to apply for funding from one of four trusts funded by players of People’s Postcode... Local News
HOUSING MINISTER BACKS APPROACH TO REJUVENATING JAYWICK SANDS 24th July 2020 Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has welcomed Housing Minister, Rt Hon Chris Pincher MP, to Jaywick Sands. Following the visit, Tendring District Council issued... Local News
HOUSING MINISTER TO TOUR NEW HOMES IN JAYWICK SANDS 14th July 2020 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... Local News
GILES RESPONDS TO CUMBERLEDGE REVIEW 13th July 2020 Giles Watling, MP for Clacton, has responded to the publication of findings from the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review, chaired by... Westminster News
GILES QUESTIONS MINISTERS ON THEATRE REOPENING 10th July 2020 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... Westminster News
GILES RESPONDS TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT 8th July 2020 Responding to today's Financial Statement, Giles said: "I welcome the announcements today in the Financial Statement. These changes aim to protect and create... Westminster News
GILES WELCOMES THEATRE RESCUE FUND 6th July 2020 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. Through... Westminster News
GILES CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO DO MORE TO PROTECT COASTAL TOURISM 24th June 2020 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... Westminster News
GILES CHALLENGES GOVERNMENT DECISION ON ADULT GAMING CENTRES 19th June 2020 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). AGCs were... Westminster News