Matt Vickers MP: written questions
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Energy Supply: International CooperationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96422More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions the Department has had with international partners on securing global energy supply stability.
Answer: The issues raised by the Hon Member are all significant priorities for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), and he can find regular updates about them by consulting the FCDO's annual reports, following the FCDO news feed on GOV.UK, or ...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Nationals Abroad: DetaineesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96421More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Department is taking to support British nationals overseas who are subject to arbitrary detention.
Answer: The issues raised by the Hon Member are all significant priorities for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), and he can find regular updates about them by consulting the FCDO's annual reports, following the FCDO news feed on GOV.UK, or ...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Conflict: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96420More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of UK humanitarian support in conflict-affected regions over the last 12 months.
Answer: The issues raised by the Hon Member are all significant priorities for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), and he can find regular updates about them by consulting the FCDO's annual reports, following the FCDO news feed on GOV.UK, or ...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMoney Laundering and Organised Crime: EU CountriesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96419More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to improve cooperation with European partners on countering organised crime and illicit finance.
Answer: The issues raised by the Hon Member are all significant priorities for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), and he can find regular updates about them by consulting the FCDO's annual reports, following the FCDO news feed on GOV.UK, or ...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Security: International CooperationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96418More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what progress she has made in supporting international efforts to deter hostile state activity.
Answer: The issues raised by the Hon Member are all significant priorities for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), and he can find regular updates about them by consulting the FCDO's annual reports, following the FCDO news feed on GOV.UK, or ...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHome Office and Police: Information SharingHome OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96417More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to improve the timeliness and adequacy of information shared between her Department and local police forces.
Answer: The Home Office works closely with the National Police Chiefs’ Council’s to address any concerns about information sharing between the department and police forces.
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: BiometricsHome OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96416More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to improve oversight of biometric data storage and retention across law enforcement agencies.
Answer: The Home Office launched a public consultation on 04/12/2025 on the use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies.The responses received will inform the creation of a bespoke legal framework and oversight for the use of biometric, facial ...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRetail Trade: Abuse and Crimes of ViolenceHome OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96415More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions the Department has had with the police on improving protection for retail workers experiencing abuse or violence.
Answer: The Home Office has regular discussions with the police and other partners on protecting retail workers and tackling shop theft.The Home Office and Department for Business and Trade recently held a joint meeting of the Retail Crime Forum and Retail Sector...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: Skilled WorkersHome OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96414More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the impact of the recent visa reforms on workforce shortages in key sectors.
Answer: The Government’s approach is to link migration policy and visa controls to skills and labour market policies, so that immigration is not used as an alternative to training or tackling workforce problems in the UK. This approach will be important to enabli...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordInternet: FraudHome OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96413More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help support police forces to tackle rising levels of online fraud and scams.
Answer: The Government, working with City of London Police, has recently replaced Action Fraud with a new and improved national police reporting service for fraud and cybercrime. The new service (Report Fraud) went live on 4 December. Report Fraud will provide be...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHuman Trafficking: Organised CrimeHome OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96412More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent steps she has taken to disrupt organised criminal gangs involved in human trafficking.
Answer: The Government is committed to tackling all forms of modern slavery, including human trafficking and ensuring that victims are identified and supported and offenders are brought to justice. The Modern Slavery Action Plan for 2025-2026 sets out the Governm...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: Victim Support SchemesHome OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96411More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans she has to increase support for victims of domestic abuse, including early intervention and safeguarding.
Answer: This government recognises the devastating impact of domestic abuse on victims, which is why we have set the ambitious target to halve VAWG in a decade. Prevention and early intervention will sit at the heart of the forthcoming Violence Against Women and ...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigration Controls: TechnologyHome OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96410More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to improve border security technology at ports of entry.
Answer: The Immigration White Paper, published in May 2025, sets out a range of measures to transform the border, including using technology to maintain security at ports of entry.The introduction of a ‘universal permission to travel’ requirement means that we kn...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: English ChannelHome OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96409More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of measures to deter small boat crossings in the English Channel.
Answer: The Government’s Plan for Change sets out our ambition to secure borders and control immigration. We are committed to tackling illegal migration and the criminal networks behind it.The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 has now received Roya...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: StandardsHome OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96408More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions her Department has had with constabularies on reducing response times for burglary and neighbourhood crime.
Answer: The Government's Safer Streets Mission sets a clear expectation for policing to deliver safer communities and improved public confidence. We are committed to giving forces the resources they need to keep the public safe.It is for Chief Constables and dire...
Answered 6 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: Labour Turnover and RecruitmentHome OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96407More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has been made of the level of police recruitment and retention rates; and what steps she is taking to help constabularies maintain the number of frontline police officer
Answer: The Government is clear that visible policing is essential to restoring public confidence in the police. To support this aim, for 2025/26, £376.8 million will be available to forces to support officer numbers. This funding will be distributed as follows:£...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMusic VenuesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95473More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps the Department is taking to ensure a safe and sustainable future for live music venues.
Answer: Live music venues are vital to the UK’s music culture, offering emerging artists a platform, supporting local economies and creative jobs, and giving thousands the joy of live music up close. That is why we are committed to working with the sector to supp...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordWorld CupDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95472More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of the Women’s World Cup and other major events on participation rates among girls and young women.
Answer: Major events have the power to transform communities and increase participation. The recent Women’s Rugby World Cup and associated legacy programme has contributed to a 35% increase in female age grade registrations in England rising from 17,700 places in...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordStreaming: PayDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95471More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions the Department has had with streaming platforms on ensuring adequate remuneration for artists and creators.
Answer: Ensuring that music creators are fairly compensated for their work is crucial to the ongoing success of our world-class music industry, as this is what allows them to invest their time, effort, and money into creating music. We have worked with key stakeh...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArts: CurriculumDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95470More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what plans the Department has to expand opportunities for schools to access cultural and creative learning programmes.
Answer: In addition to the cultural and creative learning programmes set out in response to your question at UIN93270, DCMS, in strategic partnership with DfE, will invest £22.5 million across 3 years to support up to 400 schools to provide a better youth-voice l...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHistoric Buildings: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95469More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps have been taken to support the heritage sector in maintaining and restoring historic buildings.
Answer: The Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) is committed to supporting the heritage sector in maintaining and restoring historic buildings,through direct funding and partnership working.We provide significant financial support through our Arm's-Leng...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFilm and TelevisionDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95468More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what action the Department is taking to support the growth of British film and television production outside London.
Answer: The Government is committed to spreading the benefits of our world-leading film and TV sector across the country. The Creative Industries Sector Plan was published in June and announced a £75 million Screen Growth Package. This includes funding to assist ...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCulture: DisabilityDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95467More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what progress has been made in increasing the accessibility of major cultural institutions for people with disabilities.
Answer: The Equality Act 2010 sets out the core legal obligations for cultural venues in the UK regarding disability access. Under this Act, venues must implement "reasonable adjustments" to ensure disabled individuals are not disadvantaged. These adjus...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCulture: EnergyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95466More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of rising energy costs on (a) museums, (b) theatres, and (c) other cultural venues.
Answer: We recognise the challenges that museums, theatres and cultural venues face, including rising energy costs. The Government is committed to supporting these sectors, and that’s why we announced the Arts Everywhere Fund earlier this year which will commit o...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSports: SafetyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95465More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions her Department has had with sporting bodies about improving safeguarding across all levels of sport.
Answer: The safety and wellbeing of everyone taking part in sport is absolutely paramount. Sport England and UK Sport (DCMS’ Arm’s Length Bodies for sport) require National Governing Bodies (NGBs) to implement safeguarding policies and practices as a condition of...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
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