Matt Vickers MP: written questions 2026
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Driving TestsDepartment for TransportTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5460More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many practical driving tests have been completed at a) Darlington, b) Middlesbrough, c) Northallerton, d) Hartlepool and e) England in each of the last two years, broken down by quarters.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) publishes data on GOV.UK, in report DRT122A, for the number of practical driving tests conducted at all driving test centres, including at Darlington, Middlesbrough, Northallerton, Hartlepool. The data in rep...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: RecruitmentDepartment for TransportTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5459More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many additional full time equivalent driving test examiners have been recruited for a) Darlington, b) Middlesbrough, c) Northallerton, d) Hartlepool and e) England as a whole in each of the last two years,
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) publishes data on GOV.UK, in report DRT122A, for the number of practical driving tests conducted at all driving test centres, including at Darlington, Middlesbrough, Northallerton, Hartlepool. The data in rep...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: North EastDepartment for TransportTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5458More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many full time equivalent driving test examiners are employed at the a) Darlington, b) Middlesbrough, c) Northallerton, d) Hartlepool driving test centres.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) publishes data on GOV.UK, in report DRT122A, for the number of practical driving tests conducted at all driving test centres, including at Darlington, Middlesbrough, Northallerton, Hartlepool. The data in rep...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: Waiting ListsDepartment for TransportTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5457More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average wait for practical driving tests is at a) Darlington, b) Middlesbrough, c) Northallerton, d) Hartlepool test centres and e) in England.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) publishes data on GOV.UK, in report DRT122A, for the number of practical driving tests conducted at all driving test centres, including at Darlington, Middlesbrough, Northallerton, Hartlepool. The data in rep...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren and Young People: Social MediaDepartment for EducationTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5456More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of social media use on the wellbeing, sleep and educational outcomes of children and young people.
Answer: There is a lack of conclusive evidence on the impact of social media use on outcomes for children and young people. The government has launched a three‑week call for evidence, primarily aimed at experts, to gather research on how screen use affects childr...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordElections: LanguagesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5455More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of trends in the level of the use of non-English language campaign material during local and general elections.
Answer: The Government has no plans to assess or regulate the use of non-English language campaign materials at elections. Campaigners are permitted to use foreign languages to engage voters who come from a wide range of diverse backgrounds.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCraig Foreman and Lindsay ForemanForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5454More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what support her Department is providing to the family of Craig and Lindsay Foreman; and whether additional assistance has been offered following their sentencing in Iran.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 19 May in response to Question 1501.
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIran: DetaineesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5453More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with international partners on securing the release of British nationals detained in Iran, including Craig and Lindsay Foreman.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 19 May in response to Question 1501.
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCraig Foreman and Lindsay ForemanForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5452More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the welfare and health of Craig and Lindsay Foreman; and when UK officials last received consular access to them.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 19 May in response to Question 1501.
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: PolygamyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4351More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to close legacy benefit provisions relating to polygamous marriages.
Answer: Polygamous marriages are illegal in the UK. Immigration rules have generally prevented the formation of polygamous households in this country since 1988. Under successive governments access to benefit support for additional spouses is only available where...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: PolygamyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4350More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether the Government plans to amend legacy benefit regulations to remove provisions recognising additional spouses in polygamous marriages.
Answer: Polygamous marriages are illegal in the UK. Immigration rules have generally prevented the formation of polygamous households in this country since 1988. Under successive governments access to benefit support for additional spouses is only available where...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: PolygamyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4349More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether individuals in polygamous marriages can receive additional entitlement for multiple spouses under Universal Credit.
Answer: Polygamous marriages are not recognised under Universal Credit, and there is no provision within Universal Credit for additional entitlement in respect of multiple spouses. Polygamous marriages are illegal in the UK. Immigration rules have generally preve...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: PolygamyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4348More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate his Department has made of the annual cost to the public purse of additional benefit payments made in respect of multiple spouses under legacy benefit arrangements.
Answer: Polygamous marriages are illegal in the UK. Immigration rules have generally prevented the formation of polygamous households in this country since 1988. Under successive governments access to benefit support for additional spouses is only available where...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Security Benefits: PolygamyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4347More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many claimants in receipt of legacy benefits are currently receiving additional benefit entitlement in respect of more than one spouse.
Answer: Polygamous marriages are illegal in the UK. Immigration rules have generally prevented the formation of polygamous households in this country since 1988. Under successive governments access to benefit support for additional spouses is only available where...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren and Young People: Social MediaDepartment for EducationTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3429More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of social media use on educational outcomes for children and young people.
Answer: There is a lack of conclusive evidence on the impact of social media use on educational outcomes for children and young people. The department has partnered with London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership and Imperial College Lo...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBroadcasting: Political ImpartialityDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3428More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to protect media plurality and ensure that a wide range of political viewpoints are represented in UK 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 recordSports: DrugsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3378More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what plans he has for ministerial attendance from his Department at the Enhanced Games in the US.
Answer: No ministers from the Department for Business and Trade attended the Enhanced Games in the United States, and there are no plans for ministerial attendance at future editions.
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordClinical TrialsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2282More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress his Department is making on the development of mechanisms to easily contact eligible patients about relevant clinical trials and research.
Answer: The Department is committed to ensuring that all patients have access to cutting-edge clinical trials and innovative, lifesaving treatments. The Department funds research and research infrastructure through the National Institute for Health and Care Resea...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRare 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
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