Matt Vickers MP: written questions 2025
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Social Security Benefits: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97228More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to improve the accuracy of automated decision-making tools used in benefit administration.
Answer: The Department uses automated decision-making in some areas, as described in our Personal Information Charter. Customers are told when an automated decision has been made in relation to their case, along with information on the steps they would need to ta...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordJobcentres: StaffDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97227More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment the Department has made of the adequacy of Jobcentre staffing levels to support claimants with complex needs.
Answer: We recognise that as a department we come into contact with some claimants who have complex needs or are vulnerable. The department already has processes in place to support and safeguard people who use our services, and we will continue to provide this s...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Security BenefitsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment the Department has made of the impact of digital-only communications on claimant engagement and error rates.
Answer: DWP are continuing to explore the choice of contact channel to reduce the cost of benefits administration and meet the needs of our customers for faster communication. This is based on customer research. While some customers are already able to access mes...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: AppealsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97225More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate his Department has made of the number of Universal Credit claimants awaiting mandatory reconsideration decisions as of the most recent month for which information is available.
Answer: As at end of October 2025, there were 61,000 outstanding mandatory reconsiderations (MR) for Universal Credit (UC). Notes: Each UC claim can have more than one reconsideration registered against it. The above includes all MRs.The data supplied is based on...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordWork Capability AssessmentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97224More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps the Department is taking to reduce the backlog of Work Capability Assessments and improve the speed of decision making.
Answer: The Department for Work and Pensions prioritises assessments for new claims to minimise waiting times and ensure claimants receive the right benefit entitlement as soon as possible. However, due to unforeseen high levels of Work Capability Assessments (WC...
Answered 12 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence PaymentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97223More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent estimate his Department has made of the average processing time for Personal Independence Payment claims in the latest three-month period.
Answer: The most recent available data on the average actual clearance times for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims can be found in Tables 1 and 2 of the latest release of the Personal Independence Payment: Clearance/outstanding times and customer journey...
Answered 12 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment Aid: DemocracyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96926More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what progress has been made in supporting democratic institutions and election integrity in countries receiving UK development assistance.
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 recordSlavery: Supply ChainsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96925More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, What recent discussions his Department has had with partners to counter human trafficking and modern slavery in global supply chains.
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 recordPress FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96924More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Department is taking to promote media freedom and protect journalists in countries where press freedoms are under threat.
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 recordSanctionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96923More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, What assessment has been made of the effectiveness of UK sanctions regimes in disrupting malign 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 recordArmed Conflict: Sexual OffencesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96922More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what support the Department is providing to international efforts to prevent and respond to sexual violence in conflict.
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 recordCommonwealth: Investment and TradeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96921More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions have taken place with Commonwealth partners on strengthening trade and investment cooperation.
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 recordCultural Heritage: ConservationDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96920More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help protect cultural heritage sites at risk from conflict or natural disaster.
Answer: The UK’s principal mechanism for safeguarding cultural heritage at risk from conflict and natural disaster internationally is delivered by DCMS’s International Cultural Heritage Protection Programme (ICHP). This operates in 25 ODA-eligible countries predo...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDeveloping Countries: Diplomatic RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96425More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to enhance the UK's diplomatic presence and influence in emerging economies.
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 recordDevelopment Aid: Climate ChangeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96423More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of climate-related disasters on UK development priorities.
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 recordEnergy 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
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