Matt Vickers

28 Nov 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Sports: Public Participation

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.

28 Nov 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Arts: North East

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.

27 Nov 2025 · Ministry of Justice

Medomsley Detention Centre

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.

27 Nov 2025 · Ministry of Justice

Medomsley Detention Centre

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.

27 Nov 2025 · Ministry of Justice

Medomsley Detention Centre

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.

27 Nov 2025 · Ministry of Justice

Medomsley Detention Centre

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.

21 Nov 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Carbon Emissions: Manufacturing Industries

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.

21 Nov 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Offshore Industry: North Sea

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will revoke the ban on North Sea Oil and Gas exploration.

21 Nov 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Chemicals: Tees Valley

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will visit Teesside to hear personally from leaders in the chemical industry on support for the industry.

21 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Preventive Medicine: Chronic Illnesses

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to expand preventative health programmes in communities with high chronic-disease prevalence.

21 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Hospitals

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress he has made on reducing delayed discharges from hospitals.

21 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Social Services: Staff

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support social-care providers to increase workforce numbers.

21 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Health Services: Digital Technology

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to enhance digital interoperability between NHS services.

21 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Ambulance Services: Standards

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of ambulance response times in rural and semi-urban areas.

21 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Primary Care: Modernisation

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to modernise primary care estates.

21 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Allied Health Professions: Labour Turnover and Training

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what support is available to expand training and retention of allied health professionals.

21 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Cancer: Health Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of trends in the level of regional cancer survival outcomes; and what steps he is taking to reduce regional disparities.

21 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Mental Health Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve local mental-health crisis support.

21 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

NHS Trusts: Energy and Repairs and Maintenance

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support NHS Trusts with energy and estate maintenance costs.

21 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Community Diagnostic Centres

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of community diagnostic centres in reducing pressure on hospitals.

21 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Surgery: Waiting Lists

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent progress he has made on reducing waits for elective procedures.

21 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

General Practitioners: Standards

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve GP appointment availability in regions with rising demand.

21 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Dental Services: Waiting Lists

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of NHS dentistry, particularly in areas with significant waiting lists.

21 Nov 2025 · Department for Transport

Bus Services: Standards

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions have taken place with local leaders on improving bus services in areas affected by recent operator withdrawals.

21 Nov 2025 · Department for Transport

Railway Stations: Disability

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps are being taken to improve transport accessibility for people with disabilities in smaller stations.

21 Nov 2025 · Department for Transport

Railways: Timetables

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment has been made of public satisfaction with recent timetable changes across rail services.

20 Nov 2025 · Department for Transport

Roads: Repairs and Maintenance

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to support local authorities with highway maintenance costs.

20 Nov 2025 · Department for Transport

Electric Vehicles: Charging Points

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to expand EV charging infrastructure in underserved regions.

20 Nov 2025 · Department for Transport

Large Goods Vehicle Drivers: Recruitment

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help increase driver numbers in the logistics sector.

20 Nov 2025 · Department for Transport

Public Transport: Fares

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment has been made of progress on introducing simpler and more integrated fares across rail and bus networks.