Matt Vickers MP: written questions 2025
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Human 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
Original Parliament recordClubs and Leisure CentresDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95464More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to help support the long-term financial stability of local sports clubs and community leisure centres.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting grassroots sport and ensuring everyone has access to leisure centres and sport clubs, which are vital spaces for people of all ages to stay fit and healthy, and which play an important role within communities acro...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArts: EmploymentDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95463More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what plans her Department has to encourage young people to pursue careers in the creative and digital sectors.
Answer: High-quality careers guidance helps young people make informed choices about their futures, so they can develop their interests and potential, and follow the path that is right for them to progress into work. Making creative careers accessible for everyon...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal PressDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95462More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the resilience of local journalism; and what plans she has to provide support to help sustain local news providers.
Answer: Resilience of local journalism across the country is an area of particular concern for this Government, including in Stockton West and more broadly across County Durham. The Government understands the important work that local news providers do across the...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSports: Public ParticipationDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95461More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to increase participation in grassroots sports, including in communities with lower activity levels.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone should have access to, and benefit from, quality sport and physical activity opportunities.In England, the Government provides the majority of funding for grassroots sports through our Arm’s Length Bod...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArts: North EastDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95460More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential economic impact of (a) cultural and (b) creative industries on regional growth, including in the North East.
Answer: There are thriving creative businesses and cultural organisations across the UK and they play a key role in regional growth. Unleashing the full potential of our city regions and clusters across the UK is a core objective of our Creative Industries Sector...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMedomsley Detention CentreMinistry of JusticeTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95168More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to ensure that lessons are learned from the systemic failings at Medomsley Detention Centre to prevent similar abuse in youth detention facilities in the future.
Answer: The Prison and Probation Ombudsman’s investigation published on 12 November set out in stark detail the horrific abuse that boys and young men experienced at Medomsley Detention Centre (MDC). The PPO asked the Government to consider three issues – that th...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMedomsley Detention CentreMinistry of JusticeTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95167More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what measures are currently in place, or planned, to provide ongoing support and redress for survivors of abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre.
Answer: The Prison and Probation Ombudsman’s investigation published on 12 November set out in stark detail the horrific abuse that boys and young men experienced at Medomsley Detention Centre (MDC). The PPO asked the Government to consider three issues – that th...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMedomsley Detention CentreMinistry of JusticeTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95166More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he plans to establish a statutory public inquiry into the abuse of young men at Medomsley Detention Centre and the systemic failures highlighted in the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman’s report.
Answer: The Prison and Probation Ombudsman’s investigation published on 12 November set out in stark detail the horrific abuse that boys and young men experienced at Medomsley Detention Centre (MDC). The PPO asked the Government to consider three issues – that th...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMedomsley Detention CentreMinistry of JusticeTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95165More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, What steps the Government has taken or plans to take to implement the recommendations of the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman report into abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre.
Answer: The Prison and Probation Ombudsman’s investigation published on 12 November set out in stark detail the horrific abuse that boys and young men experienced at Medomsley Detention Centre (MDC). The PPO asked the Government to consider three issues – that th...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCarbon Emissions: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93554More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made on the potential impact of net zero policies on (a) the chemical industry on Teesside and (b) the existing industrial base.
Answer: Just last month [13th November]], I was delighted to accept invitations from the chemicals sector in Teesside, and met with over 15 firms from the sector and their supply chain. I was able to see first-hand some of the outstanding firms, facilities, proje...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
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