Matt Vickers MP: written questions 2025
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Parole: VictimsMinistry of JusticeTabled 31 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 87094More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what plans his Department has to help ensure victims can contribute to parole decisions via (a) victim personal statements and (b) in general.
Answer: The HMPPS Victim Contact Scheme (VCS) is a service for the victims of offenders who are convicted of specified violent, sexual or terrorism offences and are sentenced to twelve months or more imprisonment. Where it falls to the Parole Board to determine w...
Answered 10 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordParole: VictimsMinistry of JusticeTabled 31 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 87093More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of victim support during parole hearings.
Answer: The HMPPS Victim Contact Scheme (VCS) is a service for the victims of offenders who are convicted of specified violent, sexual or terrorism offences and are sentenced to twelve months or more imprisonment. Where it falls to the Parole Board to determine w...
Answered 10 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordParole: VictimsMinistry of JusticeTabled 31 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 87092More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to improve communication with victims during the parole process.
Answer: The HMPPS Victim Contact Scheme (VCS) is a service for the victims of offenders who are convicted of specified violent, sexual or terrorism offences and are sentenced to twelve months or more imprisonment. Where it falls to the Parole Board to determine w...
Answered 10 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordParoleMinistry of JusticeTabled 31 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 87091More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to increase administrative efficiency in scheduling parole hearings.
Answer: We have interpreted the reference to an ‘18-month review cycle’ to be the frequency that cases are referred to the Parole Board and the review cycle varies depending on the type of sentence being served. Standard Determinate Sentence prisoners who have be...
Answered 10 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordParole Board: StandardsMinistry of JusticeTabled 31 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 87090More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment his Department has made of the Parole Board’s capacity to process cases within the 18-month review cycle.
Answer: We have interpreted the reference to an ‘18-month review cycle’ to be the frequency that cases are referred to the Parole Board and the review cycle varies depending on the type of sentence being served. Standard Determinate Sentence prisoners who have be...
Answered 10 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordParoleMinistry of JusticeTabled 31 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 87089More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent steps his Department has taken to balance the rights of prisoners to timely parole review with the need to (a) protect the public and (b) support victims.
Answer: The Parole Board plays a vital role in public protection. It can only direct release if it is satisfied that it is no longer necessary for the protection of the public that the offender must remain in custody. To ensure each case can receive thorough scru...
Answered 10 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordParole: VictimsMinistry of JusticeTabled 31 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 87088More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of delays in parole hearings on victims awaiting (a) closure and (b) notification of release outcomes.
Answer: The Parole Board plays a vital role in public protection. It can only direct release if it is satisfied that it is no longer necessary for the protection of the public that the offender must remain in custody. To ensure each case can receive thorough scru...
Answered 10 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HousingHome OfficeTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84360More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what guidance she provides to (a) local authorities and (b) accommodation providers on (i) fencing, (ii) lighting, and (iii) security staffing at asylum accommodation sites.
Answer: The Home Office, and wider government, work closely with Local Authorities to discuss proposed accommodation sites in their area. Each site has its own property and planning requirements which must be complied with. The Home Office ensures that all accomm...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HotelsHome OfficeTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84359More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of security measures in place at hotels used for asylum accommodation; and whether such measures are consistent across all sites.
Answer: The Home Office, and wider government, work closely with Local Authorities to discuss proposed accommodation sites in their area. Each site has its own property and planning requirements which must be complied with. The Home Office ensures that all accomm...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordFurther EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84358More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has had recent discussions with local authorities on expanding post-16 provision in areas experiencing population growth.
Answer: The department knows that the 16 to 19 population has been increasing in some parts of England and that extra capacity has been needed in post-16 places in some areas.The post-16 Capacity Fund has already invested £282 million between 2021 and 2025 for ad...
Answered 31 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: North EastDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84357More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure schools have equitable access to (a) capital funding and (b) teacher recruitment incentives in the North East.
Answer: The department is committed to ensuring all schools, including those in the North East, have equitable access to funding for capital and teacher recruitment incentives.This government has given a long-term commitment to improve the condition of our school...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordEducation: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84356More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of education investment areas on attainment in regions with historically lower performance.
Answer: Between 2022 and 2025, key stage 2 outcomes in Education Investment Areas (EIAs) improved slightly faster than in non-EIAs, with the attainment gap narrowing by one percentage point. At key stage 4, the Attainment 8 gap between EIAs and non-EIAs remained ...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84355More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the number of special school places in each local authority area.
Answer: It is the responsibility of local authorities to ensure there are sufficient school places for pupils in their area, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. If a local authority identifies a shortage of places, resulting in a sign...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84354More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent steps her Department has taken to reduce waiting times for education, health and care plans.
Answer: The department wants to ensure that education, health and care (EHC) needs assessments are progressed promptly and, if needed, high quality EHC plans are issued as quickly as possible so that children and young people can access the support they need.We c...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordTeachers: TrainingDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84353More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions her Department has had with teacher training providers on ensuring sufficient placement opportunities for trainees.
Answer: The department works closely with initial teacher training (ITT) providers to support them in securing high-quality school placements. This includes engagement through dedicated forums and collaboration with sector bodies such as the Universities’ Council...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordTeachers: TrainingDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84352More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what progress her Department has made towards meeting teacher training targets in the 2024–25 academic year.
Answer: Performance against the postgraduate initial teacher training (ITT) recruitment targets for the 2024/25 academic year is published in the ITT Census here: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/initial-teacher-training-censu...
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTeachers: Labour TurnoverDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84351More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of workload reduction measures on teacher retention rates.
Answer: The best recruitment strategy is a strong retention strategy, and this government has provided a near 10% pay award for teachers to ensure teaching is once again a respected and attractive profession.The department is undertaking a range of initiatives to...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSTEM Subjects: TeachersDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84350More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to improve recruitment and retention of teachers in STEM subjects.
Answer: The department is making good progress on our pledge to deliver 6,500 more teachers. The workforce has grown by 2,346 FTE between 2023/24 and 2024/25 in secondary and special schools, the schools where they are needed most. Additionally, 12% more trainees...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84349More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent discussions she has had with local authorities on increasing the level of capital funding for school building (a) repairs and (b) maintenance.
Answer: Ensuring schools and colleges have the resources and buildings they need is a key part of our mission to break down barriers to opportunity and give every young person the best start in life.The government has given a long-term commitment for capital inve...
Answered 31 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPupil PremiumDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84348More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the pupil premium on educational outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.
Answer: This government is committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity so that all our children can achieve and thrive in education.We are providing over £3 billion of pupil premium funding in the 2025/26 financial year to improve educational outcomes for ...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordEducation: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84347More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she has taken to ensure fair funding across local authorities under the National Funding Formula.
Answer: Every year, the department uses the schools national funding formula (NFF) to distribute core funding for 5 to 16-year-old pupils in mainstream state-funded schools in England. This ensures that funding is distributed based on a fair and consistent assess...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84346More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent estimate she has made of the number of schools with in-year budget deficits.
Answer: The latest available figures show 96% of academy trusts and 85% of local authority-maintained schools are in cumulative surplus or breaking even, with an overall cumulative surplus of almost £6.5 billion, compared to a cumulative deficit of £330 million. ...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84345More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of school funding allocations to meet increased costs associated with (a) energy, (b) staffing and (c) materials in the 2025-26 financial year.
Answer: School funding is increasing by £3.7 billion in financial year 2025/26, meaning that core school budgets will total £65.3 billion, compared with £61.6 billion in 2024/25.In May, the government announced a further £615 million of additional funding for sch...
Answered 31 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84266More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of recent trends in the length of NHS waiting lists.
Answer: We are clear that the extent of waits for vital treatment is unacceptable, and cutting waiting lists is a key priority for the Government. We have committed to returning to the National Health Service constitutional standard that 92% of patients should wa...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordOffences against ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84265More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the implementation of the statutory guidance entitled Working together to safeguard children, last updated on 12 June 2025, in pr
Answer: The Government is committed to protecting children and continuing to strengthen our response to combat all forms of child sexual abuse and exploitation, including group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse.The current Working Together to Safeguard Ch...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
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