Matt Vickers MP: written questions
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Department for Education: MarketingDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11781More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what expenditure her Department has incurred on campaigns involving social media influencers, celebrities or public figures since July 2024.
Answer: Spend is reported in the department’s annual reports and accounts under ‘Communications, publicity and advertising’ which is available at: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687794132bad77c3dae4dc67/DfE_consolidated_annual_report_and_accounts_...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: MarketingDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11780More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how much the Department spent on public communications, marketing and social media campaigns in each of the last three financial years.
Answer: Spend is reported in the department’s annual reports and accounts under ‘Communications, publicity and advertising’ which is available at: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687794132bad77c3dae4dc67/DfE_consolidated_annual_report_and_accounts_...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAdoptionDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11779More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to post-adoption support on the willingness of prospective adopters to come forward.
Answer: Ministers have not made a formal assessment of the impact on prospective adopters of changes to post adoption support. Informal feedback has shown that adopters who withdrew after being approved have done so due to ill health, unsuccessful family finding,...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAdoptionDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11778More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many adoption placements were (a) disrupted and (b) broke down in each of the last five years; and what assessment she has made of the role of access to therapeutic support in maintaining placement stabilit
Answer: The department does not collect information centrally on the number of adoptions that have been disrupted or adoptions that breakdown. We publish an annual statistical release which contains information on looked after children who have been adopted or ar...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11777More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of proposed SEND reforms on (a) adopted children and (b) children who have experienced early-life trauma.
Answer: The current system for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is failing too many children and families. Improving the life chances of children and young people with SEND is the first priority for these reforms, including for adop...
Answered 28 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAdoption: Special Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11776More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many and what proportion of adopted children have an Education, Health and Care Plan compared with the national average for all children.
Answer: The number of education, health and care (EHC) plans that exceeded the statutory 20-week timescale for completion during the 2024 calendar year is available at:https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/education-health-and-care-p...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11775More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many Education, Health and Care Plans exceeded the statutory 20-week timescale for completion in (a) Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council area, (b) the North East and (c) England in the latest period for which
Answer: The number of education, health and care (EHC) plans that exceeded the statutory 20-week timescale for completion during the 2024 calendar year is available at:https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/education-health-and-care-p...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAdoption and Special Guardianship Support FundDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11774More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential long-term cost to public services arising from changes to the levels of therapeutic support for adopted children.
Answer: The adoption and special guardianship support fund (ASGSF) provides important therapeutic support for adopted and kinship children. The changes to the ASGSF in the 2025/26 financial year were made to ensure support for all those applying for ASGSF. After ...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAdoption and Special Guardianship Support FundDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11773More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate she has made of the number of adopted and kinship children whose therapeutic needs will no longer be fully met following changes to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund.
Answer: The adoption and special guardianship support fund (ASGSF) provides important therapeutic support for adopted and kinship children. The changes to the ASGSF in the 2025/26 financial year were made to ensure support for all those applying for ASGSF. After ...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAdoption and Special Guardianship Support FundDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11772More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many applications to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund were approved in (a) Stockton West constituency, (b) across Stockton Borough, (c) the North East and (d) England in each of the last f
Answer: This data shows the number of approved applications within the last five financial years for the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF):-Stockton-on-Tees (selected by Adoption Tees Valley RAA)Stockton-on-Tees SGONorth East *England2025/269...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAdoption and Special Guardianship Support FundDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11771More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the reduction in the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund therapeutic support limit on (a) placement stability and (b) outcomes for adopted chil
Answer: The department keeps the effectiveness of the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) under continual review. The latest evaluation found strong evidence of positive impact. 83% of parents and guardians reported that ASGSF funded support wa...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: Racially Aggravated OffencesHome OfficeTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11479More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that police guidance and operational training require officers to assess all parties equally and objectively, regardless of race, when attending incidents
Answer: Police officers and staff must be trained to act impartially, with everyone treated equally under the law. The Code of Ethics, which requires fair decisions free from prejudice, sits at the heart of police practice and operational training.Chief officers ...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: Racially Aggravated OffencesHome OfficeTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11478More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has had discussions with the College of Policing on ensuring that police officers prioritise immediate threats to life and evidence at the scene when responding to allegations of racially
Answer: Police officers and staff must be trained to act impartially, with everyone treated equally under the law. The Code of Ethics, which requires fair decisions free from prejudice, sits at the heart of police practice and operational training.Chief officers ...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Care Services: ApprenticesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11477More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to help increase the number of apprenticeships in the hair and beauty sector for young people aged 16 to 24.
Answer: There are a number of apprenticeship standards available to support the hair and beauty sector, including the Level 2 Hairdressing Professional standard and the Level 2 Barbering Professional standard. We are investing an additional £2.5 billion in the Yo...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Care Services: ApprenticesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11476More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to increase the number of apprenticeships in the hair and beauty sector for young people aged 16 to 24.
Answer: There are a number of apprenticeship standards available to support the hair and beauty sector, including the Level 2 Hairdressing Professional standard and the Level 2 Barbering Professional standard. We are investing an additional £2.5 billion in the Yo...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordApprentices: Small BusinessesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11475More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department plans to provide targeted apprenticeship incentives for sectors with a high proportion of small and micro-businesses, including hairdressing, barbering and beauty therapy.
Answer: There are a number of apprenticeship standards available to support the hair and beauty sector, including the Level 2 Hairdressing Professional standard and the Level 2 Barbering Professional standard. We are investing an additional £2.5 billion in the Yo...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPoliceHome OfficeTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11474More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to support police forces to maintain specialist policing capacity.
Answer: The Government’s Safer Streets Mission sets a clear expectation for policing to deliver safer communities and improved public confidence. An effective, well-supported police service is central to achieving this. This Government is committed to ensuring th...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMetropolitan PoliceHome OfficeTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11473More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with the Mayor of London regarding workforce reductions within the Metropolitan Police Service and their impact on specialist policing functions.
Answer: The Government’s Safer Streets Mission sets a clear expectation for policing to deliver safer communities and improved public confidence. An effective, well-supported police service is central to achieving this. This Government is committed to ensuring th...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPoliceHome OfficeTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11472More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has assessed the impact of national reductions in police officer numbers on the ability of forces to maintain specialist policing capabilities.
Answer: The Government’s Safer Streets Mission sets a clear expectation for policing to deliver safer communities and improved public confidence. An effective, well-supported police service is central to achieving this. This Government is committed to ensuring th...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMetropolitan PoliceHome OfficeTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11471More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of workforce pressures and police officer numbers on decisions on redeployment of officers from specialist policing functions within the Metropolit
Answer: The Government’s Safer Streets Mission sets a clear expectation for policing to deliver safer communities and improved public confidence. An effective, well-supported police service is central to achieving this. This Government is committed to ensuring th...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMetropolitan PoliceHome OfficeTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11470More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many officers have been transferred from (a) Counter Terrorism Policing and (b) other specialist commands to Basic Command Units within the Metropolitan Police Service since 1 January 2025.
Answer: The Government’s Safer Streets Mission sets a clear expectation for policing to deliver safer communities and improved public confidence. An effective, well-supported police service is central to achieving this. This Government is committed to ensuring th...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMetropolitan PoliceHome OfficeTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11469More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of officer redeployments on the retention of specialist expertise within the Metropolitan Police Service.
Answer: The Government’s Safer Streets Mission sets a clear expectation for policing to deliver safer communities and improved public confidence. An effective, well-supported police service is central to achieving this. This Government is committed to ensuring th...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMetropolitan Police: Counter-terrorismHome OfficeTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11468More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has sought assurances from the Metropolitan Police that the redeployment of officers from specialist units will not reduce operational capability within Counter Terrorism Policing.
Answer: The Government’s Safer Streets Mission sets a clear expectation for policing to deliver safer communities and improved public confidence. An effective, well-supported police service is central to achieving this. This Government is committed to ensuring th...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMetropolitan PoliceHome OfficeTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11467More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police regarding the redeployment of officers since July 2024.
Answer: The Government’s Safer Streets Mission sets a clear expectation for policing to deliver safer communities and improved public confidence. An effective, well-supported police service is central to achieving this. This Government is committed to ensuring th...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAmbulance Services: Stockton WestDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10759More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many occasions there were on which no ambulance crews were available to respond immediately to emergency calls in the Stockton West constituency area due to hospital handover times in each of t
Answer: The Government recognises that ambulance response times are not meeting the high standards patients should expect. We are determined to address this challenge and have set out a clear path for improvement. On the 25 October 2025 we published the Medium-Te...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
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