Matt Vickers MP: written questions
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Veterans: EmploymentMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97847More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to expand opportunities for veterans to transition into civilian employment.
Answer: This Government is fully committed to renewing the nations contract with those who serve and who have served and to ensure veterans and their families have access to the employment support they need. A range of programmes are in place to support those lea...
Answered 8 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: EngineersMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97846More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment his Department has made of potential changes in the retention of (a) engineering and (b) technical specialists.
Answer: We remain committed to strengthening recruitment and retention across the Armed Forces through a range of targeted initiatives and measures. We continually monitor retention and review the overall offer, and recent data shows encouraging progress. For the...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Supply ChainsMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97627More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to ensure the resilience of military supply chains for critical components and materials.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) recognises that supply chains are a foundational priority for Defence and is actively engaged in de-risking critical defence supply chain vulnerabilities, working collaboratively with industry to mitigate risks. Central to th...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordReserve Forces: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97625More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the availability of training opportunities for reservists in the last 12 months.
Answer: We recognise that Reservists must balance their civilian commitments and home life with the vital service they provide to Defence. The MOD is therefore committed to ensuring that we tailor training opportunities to Reservist needs wherever possible For ba...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97624More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his Department’s timetable is for the delivery of key equipment upgrades under the Integrated Procurement Model.
Answer: The intent of the procurement model announced in February 2024 has been integrated into the broader defence and acquisition reforms set out in the Strategic Defence Review and Defence Industrial Strategy. These reforms include the new segmented approach t...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUncrewed SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97623More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to improve the UK’s ability to counter emerging drone-based threats.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review announced an investment of £1 billion to enhance our homeland air and missile defence. Work to deliver the Strategic Defence Review recommendations, including on emerging drone based threats, will be prioritised appropriately ...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97622More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate his Department has made of the proportion of service accommodation deemed to be below acceptable quality standards.
Answer: As of 1 December 2025, 97.8% of Service Family Accommodation meets or exceed Defence Homes Standard. During the course of the implementation of the Defence Housing Strategy, nine out of ten Defence family homes will be improved, and service standards will...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97621More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of defence industrial capacity to support long-term equipment programmes.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) recognises that supply chains are a foundational priority for Defence and is actively engaged in de-risking critical defence supply chain vulnerabilities, working collaboratively with industry to mitigate risks. Central to th...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces Compensation SchemeMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97620More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the waiting times for Armed Forces Compensation Scheme claims.
Answer: I refer the hon. gentleman to the answer I gave to Question 77236 on 15 October 2025.
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97619More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent estimate the Department has made of the total cost of tackling the maintenance backlog across the defence estate.
Answer: The Defence estate, including the wider Built Estate, is managed and maintained through multiple contracts. We inherited a considerate backlog in maintenance across the Defence estate. Last month we announced the Defence Housing Strategy which will modern...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Mental Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97618More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to expand mental health support services for (a) serving personnel and (b) veterans.
Answer: All Service personnel have access to mental health support throughout their career, including medical and non-medical services. This includes, but is not limited to, preventative support such as wellbeing services, digital content, access to interventiona...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: CybersecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97617More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of cyber-security resilience within Defence Digital systems.
Answer: Defence prioritises cyber security and regularly reviews its resilience through the GovAssure scheme. This process relies on the National Cyber Security Centre's (NCSC) Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) to assess risk and drive improvements in cyber securi...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: DeploymentMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97616More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the readiness of deployable military units.
Answer: The Armed Forces readiness is directed by the Armed Forces Plan, in which the Chief of the Defence Staff directs his Military Command Chiefs to hold a variety of Force Elements at varying levels of readiness. This readiness in aligned to our NATO Force Mo...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Protective ClothingMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97615More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to accelerate the rollout of new personal protective equipment for frontline personnel.
Answer: The safety of our personnel is our top priority. Our deployed personnel are in possession of the protective equipment that they require for their roles. The Department continues to explore new technologies and options to ensure that issued protective equi...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97614More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of construction costs on the armed forces estate modernisation programme.
Answer: The Defence Housing Strategy sets out a vision for the future renewal of the Service family estate, is backed by a 10-year programme of investment to deliver its recommendations in full. Nine out of ten Defence family homes will be improved, and service s...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97613More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the average waiting time is for repairs requested through the Defence Infrastructure Organisation.
Answer: The table below details the average repair response times for Emergency, Urgent and Routine maintenance tasks by Ministry of Defence (MOD) contractors for Service Family Accommodation (SFA) in the UK in November 2025:AverageAmey PerformanceVIVO Performanc...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97612More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to improve accommodation standards for service personnel living in single living accommodation.
Answer: Enhancing the standard of accommodation, including single living accommodation (SLA) is essential to the morale and retention of Service personnel and is a priority within the Defence infrastructure portfolio. Defence is committed under the Strategic Defe...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Labour Turnover and RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97611More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment this Department has made of trends in the level of recruitment and retention levels across the armed forces in the latest reporting period.
Answer: The figures in the latest reporting period highlight that for the first time since early 2021, Armed Forces intake is now greater than outflow. In the 12 months preceding 1 October 2025 there was an increase of 13% in people joining the Armed Forces compa...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSupported HousingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97610More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has had discussions with operators of housing-with-care schemes on international best practice in relation to tenure.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 87630 on 11 November 2025.
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBicycles: TheftDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97609More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure that the British Transport Police works with (a) her Department, (b) Network Rail and (b) train operating companies to reduce pedal-cycle theft at railway stations, including
Answer: The Department is committed to working with the rail industry and the British Transport Police (BTP) to ensure that the railway remains a safe environment for passengers and rail staff. BTP works in partnership with rail operators to make stations hostile...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBicycles: TheftDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97608More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the impact of the British Transport Police’s screening policy, including any value or time-window criteria on (a) cycle-theft reporting rates at railway stations and (b) public c
Answer: The British Transport Police (BTP) are operationally independent and how they deploy their resources across the network is for the Chief Constable to decide. Criminal activity, including cycle theft, is not tolerated on the network and BTP are committed t...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBicycles: TheftDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97607More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the British Transport Police's crime-screening policy introduced in August 2024, if she will publish the formal guidance for pedal-cycle theft (J13) and the operational factors used to determi
Answer: The British Transport Police (BTP), like their Home Office force counterparts, are operationally independent and decisions on whether to release guidance are for the Chief Constable to make. Crime figures for the BTP are collated by the Home Office and pu...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUniversal CreditDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97241More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate his Department has made of the proportion of Universal Credit advances that remain outstanding beyond 12 months.
Answer: Most UC advances (new claims, benefit transfer and Budgeting Advances) have a maximum repayment period of 24 months except change of circumstances advances which have a maximum of 6 months.
Answered 12 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Security BenefitsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97240More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment the Department has made of the level of access to face-to-face support for claimants with limited digital skills.
Answer: If a work coach becomes aware a claimant lacks digital skills, they are able to refer to provision for Foundation Digital Skills, and then onto Essential Digital Skills training. In England, this is paid for by the adult skills budget.
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren: MaintenanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97239More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to reduce waiting times for child maintenance enforcement actions.
Answer: The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) will do everything it can to address the non-payment of child maintenance and ensure appropriate enforcement action is taken in a timely manner.Enforcement action can include deductions from earnings orders, or from ban...
Answered 12 Dec 2025
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