Matt Vickers MP: written questions
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Rare CancersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2281More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress his Department has made on reviewing regulations of treatments for rare diseases and orphan drugs as required by the Rare Cancers Act 2026.
Answer: Following the launch of the new rare disease therapy framework, the Department has made significant progress in reviewing and proposing updates to the regulation of treatments for rare diseases and orphan drugs. Building on earlier policy commitments, the...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRare CancersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2280More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress his Department has made on appointing a National Specialty Lead for Rare Cancers as required by the Rare Cancers Act 2026.
Answer: The Government will implement the Rare Cancers Act 2026 by ensuring that a National Specialty Lead for Rare Cancers is appointed by summer 2026. The National Specialty Lead will be based in the National Institute for Health and Care Research’s Research De...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain: TumoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2279More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to increase (a) the number of and (b) capacity to conduct clinical trials for patients with brain tumours.
Answer: The Department is committed to ensuring that all patients, including those with brain tumours, have access to cutting-edge clinical trials and innovative, lifesaving treatments. We are working to fast-track clinical trials to drive global investment into ...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain: TumoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2278More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to increase funding for brain tumours (a) in cash terms and (b) as a percentage of the national cancer research spend.
Answer: The Department invests over £1.7 billion each year on research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Cancer is a major area of NIHR spending at £141.6 million in 2024/25, reflecting its high priority.We are committed to furth...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Criminal InvestigationMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 361More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on the potential impact of renewed legacy investigations and prosecutions on (a) morale, (b) recruitment and (c) retention in th
Answer: The Secretary of State regularly meets with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to discuss a range of issues, including recruitment into the Armed Forces.
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordForests: Environment ProtectionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 360More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate her Department has made of the funding required to restore plantations on ancient woodland sites on the Public Forest Estate.
Answer: Restoration of plantations on ancient woodland sites on the Public Forest Estate, historically funded through Forestry England’s core budget, is being accelerated by targeted funding from Defra. The impact of this £5.9 million targeted Defra funding for 2...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: EmploymentDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 359More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with hospitality businesses on the potential impact of employment costs on closures, opening hours and jobs.
Answer: The Government recognises the vital contribution of the hospitality sector to the UK, supporting local employment, sustaining high streets and communities, and playing an important role in our cultural and social fabric.We work closely with the Hospitalit...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: TaxationTreasuryTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 358More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to employer National Insurance contributions and business rates on the viability of pubs, restaurants and hospitality venues in towns such as Stockton,
Answer: I refer you to my previous answer to PQ UIN 125056.
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitality Industry: Employers' ContributionsTreasuryTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 357More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the increase in employer National Insurance contributions on jobs in the hospitality sector.
Answer: I refer you to my previous answer to PQ UIN 125056.
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordBroadcasting: ComplaintsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 356More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with Ofcom on maintaining operational independence when considering complaints against licensed broadcasters.
Answer: The Government is strongly committed to supporting a free, sustainable, and plural media landscape. Newspapers, news magazines and broadcasters play a unique role in providing accurate news and information, and are a key part of our democracy. Through the...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBroadcasting: Political ImpartialityDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 355More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to (a) protect media plurality and (b) ensure a wide range of political viewpoints in broadcasting.
Answer: The Government is strongly committed to supporting a free, sustainable, and plural media landscape. Newspapers, news magazines and broadcasters play a unique role in providing accurate news and information, and are a key part of our democracy. Through the...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPigs: SlaughterhousesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 316More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help support the pig industry transition from carbon dioxide stunning to higher welfare alternatives.
Answer: As set out in this Government’s animal welfare strategy, Defra will consult on banning carbon dioxide gas stunning of pigs and on possible timescales for phasing out this method. Further details will be set out later this year.
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRescue Services: Culture and SportsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129896More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the impact of the proposed amendments to the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations on the ability of voluntary mountain rescue teams to p
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordIncome Tax: Tax ThresholdsTreasuryTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124966More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the number of people who have reduced their taxable income to avoid the tapered withdrawal of the personal allowance for income tax.
Answer: The Government recognises that taxpayers earning between £100,000 and £125,140 face a higher marginal tax rate due to the tapering of the tax-free Personal Allowance, introduced in 2010-11. The number of people forecast to pay tax by marginal rate can be ...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordIncome Tax: Tax ThresholdsTreasuryTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124965More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the number of additional taxpayers who will pay an effective marginal rate of income tax of 60% because their income is between £100,000 to £125,140 due to the freezing of income tax th
Answer: The Government recognises that taxpayers earning between £100,000 and £125,140 face a higher marginal tax rate due to the tapering of the tax-free Personal Allowance, introduced in 2010-11. The number of people forecast to pay tax by marginal rate can be ...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEndometriosis: Health EducationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123758More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve public awareness of the symptoms of endometriosis.
Answer: The Government acknowledges the challenges faced by women with endometriosis and the impact it has on their lives, their relationships, and their participation in education and the workforce.We acknowledge that improving public awareness of endometriosis ...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEndometriosis: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123757More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to increase the capacity of specialist services for diagnosing Endometriosis.
Answer: The Government acknowledges the challenges faced by women with endometriosis and the impact it has on their lives, their relationships, and their participation in education and the workforce.We are committed to improving the diagnosis, treatment, and ongo...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness Rates: ReviewsTreasuryTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123260More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to review the long-term structure of business rates in England.
Answer: The Call for Evidence on business rates and investment closed on 18 February. It asked stakeholders for more detailed evidence on how the business rates system influences investment decisions, with questions on the business rates system’s tax structure, s...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness: TaxationTreasuryTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123259More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of property-based business taxation, such as business rates, on business investment and productivity.
Answer: The Call for Evidence on business rates and investment closed on 18 February. It asked stakeholders for more detailed evidence on how the business rates system influences investment decisions, with questions on the business rates system’s tax structure, s...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEmergency Calls: DrivingHome OfficeTabled 6 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118578More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps the Government is taking to help ensure public safety in relation to emergency response driving.
Answer: The Home Office supports police objectives to keep the public safe and ensure that officers can provide an emergency response, rapidly and effectively, to attend incidents. Police investment in technology for vehicle safety, along with guidance issued by ...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEmergency Calls: DrivingHome OfficeTabled 6 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118577More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of emergency response driver training standards across in the (a) police, (b) fire and (c) ambulance services.
Answer: The Home Office supports police objectives to keep the public safe and ensure that officers can provide an emergency response, rapidly and effectively, to attend incidents. Police investment in technology for vehicle safety, along with guidance issued by ...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118279More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how her Department monitors the impact of budget pressures on SEND outcomes.
Answer: The department’s assessment of the impact of pressures on the outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is available in our consultation document ‘SEND Reform: putting children and young people first’, p...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: ReformDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118278More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what criteria will be used to evaluate the success of the Government’s SEND reforms.
Answer: Every child deserves an education that meets their needs, one that is academically stretching, where every child feels like they belong, and that sets them up for life and work.Driving inclusion in schools will improve outcomes for all children. Our refor...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBereavement Support PaymentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118277More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the duration of the Bereavement Support Payment on the finances of bereaved parents with dependent children.
Answer: Bereavement Support Payment (BSP) aims to provide support during the acute period following a bereavement by way of an initial lump sum followed by up to 18 monthly instalments. Where longer-term financial support is needed, benefits such as Universal Cre...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBereavement Support PaymentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118276More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the Bereavement Support Payment in the context of trends in the cost of living.
Answer: Bereavement Support Payment (BSP) is intended to provide support during the acute period following a bereavement when people may face sudden costs or disruption. Where longer-term income support is needed for everyday living costs, qualifying individuals ...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
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