Matt Vickers
MP for Stockton West
Con
12 Dec 2019 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
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Can the Deputy Prime Minister tell me if these outcomes are due to business rate hikes, job tax, Employment Rights Act changes, or some combination of these factors?
Context
Since the Government's coming to power, over half a million businesses have closed, nearly a million young people are unemployed or in training programs, and graduate recruitment is at an all-time low.
David Lammy
We have the fastest growing economy in the G7, borrowing is down and we have just signed our fifth major trade deal. The Tory deputy chairman was on television laughing about a firebomb attack on the Prime Minister's home.
Session: PMQs
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Can the Prime Minister confirm whether we are still getting our £1 billion for transport improvements in Teesside? Is Labour turning its back on Teesside?
Context
The previous government committed £1 billion to improving transport infrastructure in Teesside, including the iconic transporter bridge and Thornaby train station.
Keir Starmer
The hon. Gentleman talks about Labour turning its back; we will be working with all mayors who are in place, including those who wear a different rosette.
Assessment
Specific commitment to £1 billion funding for Teesside transport projects
Working With All Mayors
Session: PMQs
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Everybody knows that Stockton is a great place with great people and a great football team. My right hon. Friend recently visited the mighty Stockton Town to see the incredible work they do in the local community, and he heard about their promotion battle. I am sure that he will want to join me in congratulating Micky Dunwell and the mighty Anchors on their promotion.
Context
The questioner visited Stockton Town football club and heard about their promotion battle.
Rishi Sunak
It was fantastic to visit Stockton Town football club with my hon. Friend, who is a brilliant champion for his local community. I join him in congratulating everyone at the club on their well-deserved promotion.
Session: PMQs
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Local retailers in Stockton have had a tough year but are grateful for government support. Will my right hon. Friend confirm that the Government remain committed to reviewing business rates fundamentally and encourage people to shop locally?
Context
Retailers in Stockton have faced challenges this year, seeking assurance on the future of business rates.
Boris Johnson
Yes, indeed. My hon. Friend reminds me that it is Small Business Saturday this Saturday. Everybody should be shopping local. I can also tell him that the Treasury is considering the responses to the call for evidence on business rates ahead of the review's conclusion in the spring.
Assessment
Fundamental review commitment
Hedging
Session: PMQs
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Welcoming this commitment, Matt Vickers asks if the government remains committed to record levels of NHS funding and seeks confirmation on capital investment in North Tees Hospital.
Context
The Government committed to writing off £13 billion of debt for hospital trusts, freeing up resources during the crisis.
Dominic Raab (The First Secretary of State and Leader of the Commons)
Under this government, record funding will be enshrined in law with a hospital building programme in progress. In response to the coronavirus, £6.6 billion is allocated to the NHS as part of a £14.5 billion emergency response. North Tees Hospital is encouraged to develop plans for new infrastructure and the government will review these carefully.
Session: PMQs
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Does the Home Secretary agree that stronger powers are needed against rogue vape shops and organised crime? If so, why have funding been cut for regional organised crime units?
Context
There is a concern about rogue vape shops on high streets and their links to serious criminal activity. Government cuts to regional organised crime units are criticised.
Shabana Mahmood
The Government are consulting on increasing closure orders to 12 months and will soon introduce legislative measures. The Home Secretary notes that these actions were not pursued when the Liberal Democrats were in government.
Session: High Streets Organised Crime Unit 2026-07-13
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The MP highlighted that under the previous Government, police numbers reached a record high but have since fallen. He asked if the Minister is doing anything to protect response policing officer numbers.
Context
MP questioned the decrease in police numbers under the current government despite Labour's promise to increase them, citing a specific drop of 1,318 officers.
Sarah Jones
The previous Government cut police officers by 20,000 before recruiting 20,000 and putting 12,000 behind desks. We have put 1,300 officers back on the streets, with a goal of adding 13,000 more by the end of this Parliament.
Session: Police Officer Numbers 2026-07-13
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We have seen the devastating impact of extremism on our country, with the Jewish community experiencing disgraceful attacks. Does the Minister share my concern about election threats such as those faced by Kate Hollern? More recently, we have seen convicted terrorists stand for election. What will the Minister do to prevent that?
Context
The Jewish community has faced numerous antisemitic attacks, including recent electoral threats against candidates like Kate Hollern who was threatened with beheading. Concerns have also risen about convicted terrorists standing for elections.
Dan Jarvis
The shadow Minister raised abhorrent issues. The defending democracy taskforce is looking carefully at these concerns. We are considering further action and I am happy to work with him on it.
Session: Extremism
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Despite creative interpretation of dates, asylum accommodation numbers have gone up. There is a lack of gang-smashing, crossings are up by 45%. When will the Government accept that their approach is making things worse?
Context
Asylum accommodation figures have increased from 96,642 to more than 103,000. Boat crossings are up by 45%, and the new border security commander has quit.
Alex Norris
Pointing to different dates in the calendar does not work, but significant efforts on tackling organized immigration crime have increased by 37% under this government.
Session: Asylum Seekers Accommodation
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Knife crime and drugs are destroying too many lives in our country, and stop and search is the best tool we have to take them off our streets. Does the Minister agree that the only people who should have anything to fear from stop and search are criminals? If so, why will she not adopt our proposal to allow the police to act on a single suspicion indicator, so that we can treble stop and search, and take weapons and drugs off our streets?
Context
The question is about using stop and search as an effective tool to combat knife crime and drugs.
Sarah Jones
The hon. Gentleman thought that the way to tackle crime was to recruit more officers and put them behind desks, so I will not take any lessons from him. Stop and search is a powerful and important tool in tackling crime—nobody would disagree with that—and it is part of a range of interventions with which we can tackle knife crime. Knife-enabled robbery, for example, has plummeted in areas in which we have focused our resources since the election. We must use all the tools in our armoury, and stop and search is one of them.
Session: Knife Crime
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Does the Minister think increased crime is due to fewer officers or weaker consequences for offenders? Which is it?
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Research highlights a surge in shop theft and retail worker assaults since the current government's tenure, questioning whether police cuts or weak penalties are responsible.
Sarah Jones
Shop theft rose by 60% under the previous government. We are tackling antisocial behaviour and introducing measures to protect shop workers, new rape teams in every force, and thousands more officers on our streets compared to the last Conservative government.
Session: Policing Rural Areas
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Does the Minister think increased shop theft is due to 1,318 fewer officers or refusal to mandate tagging for serial offenders? Which is it—fewer police or weaker consequences?
Context
Research shows that shoplifting and robberies against rural retailers have surged since the current government came to power, raising questions about police numbers.
Sarah Jones
Shop theft rose by 60% in the last two years under the previous government. We are taking action through new offences, antisocial behaviour orders, rape and serious sexual offences teams, and knife crime measures. We put 13,000 more officers on our streets compared to the previous government.
Session: Policing Rural Areas
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The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners has today said that this Government’s funding settlement leaves our police forces with a shortfall of almost half a billion pounds. We have already seen the number of police officers fall under this Government, and that shortfall could make the situation worse. With crime on the rise and prisoners being released early, will the Government commit to getting police numbers back up to the level they were at before they came into office?
Context
The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners reported a £470 million shortfall in police funding, leading to a reduction in the number of police officers.
The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Shabana Mahmood)
It would be a bit easier to take the hon. Gentleman more seriously if it were not true that 94% of the reduction in police officers he refers to occurred when his Government were in office. From March 2024 to June 2024—before the general election— there was a reduction of 1,232 officers, so I will not take any lessons from him. The details of the police funding settlement will be clarified by the end of this month.
Session: Police Efficiency
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I have met many farmers from my part of the world who have shared with me the horrific consequences of the family farm tax on food prices, on food security and on families who have farmed for generations. This morning’s farming profitability review identifies that that is the single biggest issue affecting farm viability. I believe that if the Minister heard at first hand from farmers in my part of the world, she might think again. Will she meet them?
Context
Farmers in Stockton West have expressed concerns about the family farm tax impacting food prices, food security and their livelihoods. The farming profitability review identifies this as a significant issue affecting farm viability.
The Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs (Dame Angela Eagle)
I meet farmers all the time, and I intend to spend the early part of next year, and hopefully many years thereafter, continuing to do so.
Session: DEFRA Policies Impact on Farming Communities
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The Chancellor's Budget introduces more taxes for people who work and more benefits for those who do not. Since coming into power, the Government saw an additional 1 million individuals claiming universal credit. Currently, close to £1 billion is distributed monthly to foreign national households as benefits. Does the government believe its £16 billion benefits package is equitable towards hard-working individuals who must finance it?
Context
The Chancellor’s Budget introduced more taxes for working individuals and increased benefits for those who are not employed. Since the Government took office, there has been a 1 million increase in universal credit claimants. The government is paying out nearly £1 billion per month in benefits to foreign national households.
Pat McFadden
The hon. Gentleman attacks the system, gateways and conditions that his Government created. When it comes to working people and non-working people, he will be aware that most children in poverty live in a household in which someone works, as are most of the children helped by the lifting of the two-child limit. Those who are not are often children under the age of three with a lone parent.
Session: Topical Questions
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Rural crime and tool theft are out of control. A tradesman’s tools are stolen every 21 minutes, and when a farmer or tradesman has their equipment stolen, it causes complete misery and costs them severely. Their means of work are then all too often sold in broad daylight at car boot sales. Will the Government adopt our rural crime and tool theft plan to crack down on the sale of stolen goods and on the misery being caused to so many farmers and tradesmen?
Context
A tradesman’s tools are stolen every 21 minutes, causing severe costs and misery for victims. The question references the sale of stolen goods at car boot sales and calls for a plan to address these issues.
The Minister for Policing and Crime (Sarah Jones)
The hon. Gentleman will know that we are committed to the implementation of the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023 and fully support its intentions. Indeed, it was brought forward by a Member of his own party—the hon. Member for Mid Buckinghamshire (Greg Smith). We support the Act and are working with colleagues across the policing landscape to ensure that we can do just that.
Session: Rural Crime
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Using funding delivered by the last Conservative Government, work is under way to deliver an incredible, brand new, purpose-built vocational training centre for the Neta Training Group in Stockton. It will offer youngsters the chance to get great skills and jobs. Does the Minister agree that we should be capping any debt-trap degree courses that fail to deliver employment opportunities and instead increasing the apprenticeship budget—maybe even doubling it—to give young people career-focused routes to success?
Context
The MP referenced a new vocational training centre in Stockton funded by the last Conservative Government. He cited the opportunity for young people to gain skills and jobs.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education (Josh MacAlister)
This is where I think the last Government got it wrong. We can be pro-further education, pro-technical education and pro-higher education; there is absolutely no need to trade them off against one another. Under this Government, we have 120,000 new training opportunities, up to 30,000 foundation apprenticeship starts and an unprecedented £3 billion being invested in apprenticeships. It is great that the hon. Member and his constituents in Stockton are benefiting from that.
Session: Vocational Training Under-19s
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Devolution can have huge benefits for local people. Using £20 million of funding from the last Government, Stockton-on-Tees borough council has brought forward proposals to change Yarm High Street, but the council has completely failed to properly consult and work with local residents and businesses in developing the proposals, so what could be an opportunity has become a nightmare. Does the Minister agree that such changes should be done with local residents and businesses, and not forced upon them?
Context
Stockton-on-Tees borough council failed to properly consult and work with local residents and businesses when proposing changes to Yarm High Street.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Miatta Fahnbulleh)
One hundred per cent. Devolution offers the opportunity to put communities in the driving seat and give them genuine power. For example, this Government’s Pride in Place programme puts communities right at the centre, because we think that is how to ensure that communities come together to drive the change that they want to see in their area. We encourage all councils to work closely with their local communities to make that change happen.
Session: Devolution Impact on Economic Growth
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Why are the Government doing away with powers that could prevent adult migrants from getting into classrooms with children, and why are they hiding this data from the British people?
Context
Labour plans to repeal powers for scientifically testing the age of arriving migrants, raising concerns about data publication.
The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Shabana Mahmood)
This Government will be transparent. We will publish relevant data at the appropriate time; nobody who tries to game our system will get away with it, and we strengthen rules rather than weaken them as seen under the Conservatives.
Session: Channel Crossings
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We did not get to whether Mark Rowley was right or wrong, and I notice that the Home Secretary forgot to mention the hundreds of millions being gobbled up by Labour’s jobs tax, or the fact that police numbers reached record levels under the last Government. That aside, the National Police Chiefs’ Council has published its anti-racism commitment, saying that racial equality does not mean treating everyone the same or being colour blind, and calling for arrest rates to be artificially engineered to be the same across racial groups. Does the Home Secretary agree that the police should respond to people’s actions regardless of race? If so, why did the policing Minister endorse this barmy document?
Context
The Conservative MP questions the impact of Labour's proposed policies on police budgets, highlighting criticisms from senior officers.
Yvette Cooper
The shadow Minister is, as he knows, talking nonsense. The police have to police without fear or favour; that is the standard that they apply and sign up to. I am really sorry that he wants to undermine the important work of police across the country, just as his party in government undermined the number of police on the streets—took them off the streets—so we ended up with thousands fewer police on our streets. This Government are finally putting them back into communities and back on the beat where they belong.
Session: Neighbourhood Policing
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Six of Britain’s most senior police officers have warned that the Government’s actions are making it harder to keep our streets safe. From the damaging jobs tax to releasing criminals early, Labour is pushing forces to the brink. Does the Home Secretary agree with Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley that he will be forced to cut 1,700 police officers, PCSOs and staff this year?
Context
Senior police officers have warned that government actions are making it harder to keep streets safe, citing issues like the jobs tax and early release of criminals. The Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has specifically mentioned cutting 1,700 officers.
Yvette Cooper
I gently remind the hon. Member that thousands of police and PCSOs were taken off our streets under the Conservatives. That is why the number of people who say that they never see the police in their communities doubled under the Conservatives. This Government are turning that around, with 3,000 additional police on our streets this year alone. That includes 470 more neighbourhood police on London’s streets.
Session: Neighbourhood Policing
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I realise that my hon. Friend the Member for West Suffolk (Nick Timothy) was unable to get a meaningful answer, but with Islamist extremism behind three quarters of MI5’s caseload, it is essential to shield our democracy from its pressure. The Minister has repeatedly reiterated the Government’s non-engagement policy with the Muslim Council of Britain, despite a Government Minister attending its annual dinner. More recently, there have been concerns about attendees at Government events who have publicly expressed some frightening views. Will the Minister assure the House that the Government remain committed to a non-engagement policy with those who seek to promote extreme views that undermine our democracy? Where Government Ministers go against that, how does the defending democracy taskforce respond?
Context
Concern about government engagement with groups that promote extreme views, questioning if this undermines the non-engagement policy towards extremist organisations.
The Minister for Security (Dan Jarvis)
I assure the shadow Minister that our policy on engagement has not changed. I have responded on this matter on a number of occasions. What I can say to him, addressing the substance of the issue, is that we will tackle extremism wherever we find it. The Government take these matters incredibly seriously. We will never allow them to be used as a political football. We will address these matters and tackle them head-on.
Session: Defending Democracy Taskforce
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Greater Manchester has one of the highest crime rates in the country, with many suffering as a result of antisocial behaviour, but this weekend we saw police officers knocking on the door of a grandmother because she dared to criticise a Labour councillor for his role in the pensioner-hating WhatsApp scandal. Does the Home Secretary agree that is a waste of police time?
Context
The MP criticized a Labour councillor for his role in the pensioner-hating WhatsApp scandal, and noted that police time was wasted on an issue of political criticism.
The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Yvette Cooper)
The Government have been clear that the focus of policing must be on the neighbourhood crimes that blight our communities. That is why we are increasing neighbourhood policing, because the Conservative party slashed the number of neighbourhood police on the beat and we lost thousands of neighbourhood police in our communities. That is why we are also focusing the police on serious violence. The legislation to be introduced tomorrow will focus on tackling serious violence and dealing with the most serious crimes in our communities—something that the Conservative party, which presided over a 61% increase in shoplifting alone during its last two years in power, failed time and again to do.
Session: Antisocial Behaviour
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Fiona from Bradford was failed numerous times by social services and local police after suffering horrific sexual abuse at the hands of gangs of men while in a care home. Bradford’s local authority has shamefully sought to block a local inquiry into the issue. In Fiona’s own words: 'The Government can’t just leave it down to the local councils to decide if they’re going to be investigated, they’re going to have to enforce it.' Will the Home Secretary reconsider a statutory inquiry into grooming gangs? If not, how will she guarantee that cases like that can never be allowed to happen again?
Context
Fiona from Bradford faced horrific sexual abuse at the hands of gangs while in a care home. Social services and local police failed her numerous times, but the local authority is seeking to block a local inquiry into the issue.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (Jess Phillips)
I am working with victims across the country to ensure, as has already been announced, that cold cases like the one referred to by the shadow Minister can be reopened. The Government have invested an extra £2.5 million in the taskforce to ensure that can happen. We will be working with local authorities across the country to ensure that the failures of the past are not repeated.
Session: Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking
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The Home Secretary proudly quotes the funding settlement while failing to mention that £230 million of it will be snatched straight back as a result of her Government’s national insurance tax raid on our police forces. What can be invested in frontline policing is largely determined by how she manages the Home Office budget. Does he agree that it was wrong to spend £10,000 on a swanky dinner for civil servants, and how will she ensure that never happens again?
Context
The question follows criticism of the Conservative government's record on police numbers and funding. The MP mentions a specific issue with national insurance tax impacting police budgets.
Yvette Cooper (The Secretary of State for the Home Department)
I am afraid I have to say to the hon. Gentleman that his party not only let policing and communities down by taking neighbourhood police off the streets, but let police down on the funding. This Government are providing an increase in police funding of up to £1 billion next year, on top of the additional funding we had to provide for policing this financial year because his party left a huge black hole in not just Home Office or police officer funding, but overall funding for public services across the board—a shameful legacy that we have had to turn around.
Session: Neighbourhood Policing
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When HS2 was cancelled, the last Government set aside £1 billion for Teesside to protect our iconic transporter bridge, deliver a new train station for Teesside Park, upgrade the train station at Thornaby, and much more. We are six months in now. Can the Secretary of State tell me whether we will get the money, or is the Labour party pulling the plug on investment in Teesside?
Context
The question is prompted by a £1 billion fund set aside for Teesside when HS2 was cancelled, and concerns about whether the Labour party will continue to invest in this area.
The Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander)
We are six months in. The Conservative party had 14 years. Those promises are worth nothing without a plan to deliver.
Session: Topical Questions
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One of the best ways to help tackle retail crime is to put more police on the streets. The last Conservative Government did just that, delivering record numbers of police with more funding than ever before. This year, the Conservative Government increased frontline police funding by £922 million. Will the Minister commit to matching or even improving that figure next year?
Context
The question addresses the effectiveness of previous Conservative government's policies in tackling retail crime, specifically mentioning increased frontline police funding.
Diana R. Johnson
I do not know if it is just amnesia on that side of the House, but I think the Shadow Minister needs to reflect on what we actually inherited: PCSOs cut by 50%, specials down by two thirds and over 20,000 police officers cut under the Conservative Administration. So a little bit of humility about what they have left us with would go down very well.
Session: Retail Crime
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Will the Government consider going further by allowing a defence in misconduct or criminal proceedings if an officer can show that they followed their training and procedure?
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The MP seeks clarity on the measures to provide anonymity and a defence in misconduct or criminal proceedings for firearms officers.
Yvette Cooper
The hon. Gentleman will know that we set out very swiftly the response to the accountability review. That included a series of measures not just on anonymity, but on strengthening the law and on the need for the system to work much more speedily to support officers in very difficult split-second decisions.
Session: Serious and Organised Crime
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We introduced tougher sentences for those who assaulted our brave police officers and emergency service workers and recognised those who lost their lives in duty with the Elizabeth medal. We also aimed to recognise discharged service members due to injuries on the frontline. Will you continue this work? Will you meet me and Tom Curry?
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The question addresses the previous Conservative Government's support for police officers, including tougher sentences for assaults on them and recognition through the Elizabeth medal. It references a campaign led by former policeman Tom Curry.
Yvette Cooper
I support the Elizabeth medal, paying tribute to Bryn Hughes for his work. I have attended the police bravery awards yearly since 14 years ago, demonstrating my commitment to support brave officers who put their lives at risk. I am determined to continue and go further with this work through cross-party collaboration.
Session: Neighbourhood Policing
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Will the right hon. Lady assure the House that she will continue this important work and stand on the side of our brave officers?
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An incident at Manchester airport raised concerns about trial by social media and the need for clarity on use of force.
Diana R. Johnson
I would just say to the shadow Policing Minister that one of the incidents he is referring to is clearly still under consideration by the Independent Office for Police Conduct, and it would be wrong for me to make any further comment on that at this time. Of course the police have our backing in the difficult job that they have to do, particularly around antisocial behaviour, and we will of course do what we can to support the police when they need that support.
Session: Antisocial Behaviour
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As a Back Bencher and chair of the all-party parliamentary group on retail, I campaigned alongside retailers and the likes of USDAW to up the ante on protecting retail workers. I know that retail workers welcomed my party's action on the retail crime action plan, particularly the use of tagging and facial recognition technology. Can the Minister assure us that there will be no let-up in the use of facial recognition and tagging to clamp down on this and other crimes?
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The all-party parliamentary group on retail campaigned for action against retail crime, welcoming the government's commitment to using facial recognition and tagging.
Seema Malhotra
I thank the shadow Minister for his question, and I can confirm that we are continuing to look at this issue. We welcome the operational commitments that have been made by the police in the October 2023 retail crime action plan and, indeed, the commitment from police across England and Wales to prioritise attendance where violence has been used towards shop staff.
Session: Retail Crime
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When will the Government follow up by stealing other ideas they keep denying: restoration of neighbourhood policing, which was down between 2015 and 2023; getting rid of the £200 limit?
Context
Concern over the pattern of voting down attempts to address retail violence and a demand for additional measures.
James Cleverly
The Government will address the issue with a clause in the Criminal Justice Bill. There has been a 6,000 uplift on local policing.
Session: Violence against Shop Workers
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Many people are aware of the incredible story of the Redcar steelworks site being reborn as Teesworks, creating 20,000 jobs and unlocking £2 billion in private investment. Fewer people are aware that Stockton's very own freeport business park is being built at the airport. Does my right hon. Friend agree that Teesside, as the home of the UK's first and biggest freeport, offers a unique opportunity to those investing in the industries of the future?
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The MP highlights the success of Teesside's first freeport in creating jobs and attracting investment.
Kemi Badenoch
I do agree, and my hon. Friend is quite right to praise the progress that has been made on delivering Teesside freeport. The freeport has already been successful in securing several landmark investments, including from SeAH Wind, which is investing £650 million in building an offshore wind manufacturing facility. That will create around 750 high-skilled jobs and builds on the measures announced in the autumn statement last week to further strengthen the offer of UK freeports.
Session: Topical Questions
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There are around 867 assaults on shop workers every single day. Will the government look again at what can be done to tackle this issue and deliver justice for shop workers?
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867 assaults occur daily on shop workers, causing significant concern.
Alex Chalk
The courts can treat assaults on shop workers as an aggravating factor, meaning that appropriate cases could result in custodial penalties.
Session: Topical Questions
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Teesside was built on steel and now, thanks to Ben Houchen, British Steel is bringing steelmaking back to Teesside. Green steel will be forged thanks to a new £1.25 billion arc furnace, leading the way in decarbonising our industries and bringing highly skilled jobs. Does my hon. Friend agree that any business looking to invest in green tech and energy in the UK should look to Teesside first?
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Ben Houchen is bringing steelmaking back to Teesside, investing £1.25 billion.
Andrew Griffith
Teesside is a wonderful net zero powerhouse, and I commend the green steel project. That is one reason why Teesside was chosen to pilot the Innovate UK programme of launchpads, each of which will receive up to £7.5 million.
Session: Topical Questions
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My local hospital, North Tees, is tired, dated and well beyond its life expectancy, with operating theatres too small to meet modern requirements, so I was hugely disappointed that my NHS trust failed even to apply for Government funding that could have built a new state-of-the-art surgical hub on the site. Will my hon. Friend work with me to ensure that the people of Stockton get the healthcare facilities that they need?
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North Tees Hospital is dated and not meeting modern requirements.
Will Quince
We will always work with my hon. Friend and the trust on capital improvements where needed, but I am pleased to note that the trust has been allocated significant investment from national programmes in recent years, which my hon. Friend fought hard for, including £32.2 million from our community diagnostic centres programme, which will provide vital testing to local residents close to home, and £3 million from our A&E upgrade programme.
Session: Topical Questions
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I am delighted with the new diagnostic hub award. However, my local Labour council's delays could cost lives. Will the Minister work with me to ensure all partners understand the urgency?
Context
The Government awarded Stockton a £25 million diagnostic hub, but local Labour council delays are concerning.
Will Quince
My hon. Friend campaigned hard for Stockton CDC, and I urge Stockton council to meet the ambitious timeline and get it open as soon as possible.
Session: Topical Questions
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The Government recently announced huge investment to improve and protect bus services, but in my part of the world Arriva has chosen to cherry-pick the most profitable routes, ditching others such as the 17 and leaving youngsters unable to get to school, adults unable to get to work and pensioners cut off from health services. Will my right hon. Friend work with me to prevent bus operators from putting profit before people and to see what can be done to protect services in Stockton South?
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Arriva has discontinued some routes in the area, affecting residents' ability to access schools, workplaces, and health services.
Mark Harper
I am confident that my hon. Friend will campaign in his area to protect those bus services. The additional £300 million includes £1.5 million for the Tees Valley, which will help local transport authorities and bus operators to protect and improve their services.
Session: Bus Services
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On behalf of the people of Stockton South, I offer our deepest condolences to the families of victims of last month's devastating Turkish-Syrian earthquake. I was glad to see the Government's fast response in sending humanitarian aid, but can my right hon. Friend ensure that the UK will assist both Syria and Turkey in elaborating strategies to prevent any future natural disaster from having such a devastatingly high fatality rate?
Context
The MP offered condolences to the families of victims from last month's devastating earthquakes and inquired about further assistance.
James Cleverly
I pay tribute to my right hon. Friend the Development Minister, who travelled to the region shortly after the earthquakes, keeping a close eye on the swift financial and technical response we deployed. I can assure both my hon. Friend and the House that we will continue to pay close attention to the humanitarian need as a direct result of the series of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
Session: Topical Questions
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At the National Memorial Arboretum, 306 wooden stakes represent the 306 soldiers who were wrongly shot at dawn and subsequently pardoned. One of those is George Hunter from Stockton, who left behind a wife and two children to enlist in the Durham Light Infantry. Despite being pardoned in 2006, Private Hunter and his comrades have still not been posthumously awarded their medals. Will the Secretary of State meet me to discuss how we can get these heroes the medals and recognition that they deserve?
Context
The National Memorial Arboretum has wooden stakes representing soldiers wrongly shot and subsequently pardoned. Private Hunter from Stockton is one of them.
Leo Docherty
I thank my hon. Friend for his question and for the work he does for the armed forces in his constituency. Of course this a very serious matter, so I am happy to confirm that we will look at it and I will write to him.
Session: Topical Questions
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Can my hon. Friend update the House on progress in bringing forward that recommendation?
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The Union connectivity review recommended the UK Government work with the Scottish Government on an assessment of the east coast transport corridor.
Iain Stewart
The Government are grateful to Sir Peter Hendy for his work and are considering his recommendations carefully. The Prime Minister has welcomed, and intends to accept, the proposal for the creation of UKNET, a strategic transport network spanning the entire United Kingdom.
Session: Union Connectivity
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Getting prison leavers into work is crucial to reduce reoffending, turn ex-offenders' lives around, cut crime and protect the public. Employment advisory boards have an important role to play in building links between prisons and local businesses. Will my right hon. Friend update us on progress in this policy area?
Context
Enquiry on the progress of Employment Advisory Boards in reducing reoffending.
Dominic Raab
My hon. Friend is absolutely bang on. More than half of resettlement prisons now have a business leader who chairs their EAB. That puts us ahead of schedule for our national plan to deliver for every resettlement prison by April next year. To be clear on the results and outcomes we are looking for, let me give one example: at HMP Wandsworth, 39 prison leavers have been helped to find jobs and further training through their board and the prison's employment team.
Session: Reducing Reoffending
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Stockton-on-Tees was home to the world's first passenger railway, where discussions about building that railway were held, the first track laid, and the first ticket sold. Last week, Michael Portillo backed our bid. Can the Secretary of State think of anywhere better than Stockton to be the home of Great British Railways?
Context
The MP highlighted Stockton-on-Tees' historical significance in the railway industry and mentioned support from Michael Portillo and Thomas the Tank Engine for their bid.
Grant Shapps
My hon. Friend makes an excellent case. I was not aware of the Fat Controller's involvement, but that could well nail it. When the competition launches, everywhere with a strong railway connection will be able to apply, so we can find a new HQ for Great British Railways.
Session: Great British Railways National Headquarters
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Will my right hon. and learned Friend confirm not if and how, but when we will update the law to tackle this terrible crime?
Context
Pet theft is increasing, causing significant distress and impacting families across the country.
Robert Buckland
I am glad that my hon. Friend declared his interest, as is appropriate. Many other Members of this House will be dog owners. I am a cat owner, so I declare that interest. Clearly, behind that, there is a very important point about the ways in which we can help to prevent the spread of this crime. As the Prime Minister said, this is often the underbelly of more organised and serious criminality, where profit is being made on the backs of the misery of not just the pets themselves, but their owners, who suffer great distress as a result of the theft.
Session: Pet Theft
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What steps his Department is taking to tackle pet theft. Pet theft is having a huge impact on families across the country. The loss of a furry family member is affecting many people. Will my right hon. and learned Friend confirm not if and how, but when we will update the law to tackle this terrible crime?
Context
Pet theft is causing significant distress and has been increasing, leading to calls for action from the government.
Robert Buckland
The Government recognise the deep distress that the theft of a much-loved pet can cause, and I have met the Home Secretary and the Environment Secretary to create a taskforce to investigate the problem end to end. That work is under way and it is gathering evidence to understand the factors that may be contributing to any rise in pet theft and to recommend measures to tackle the problem. It will report to Ministers on potential solutions by the summer.
Session: Pet Theft
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Fire and Rescue Services: Funding
28 April 2026
Responding: Samantha Dixon
Main Concerns
["Our firefighters are heroes who put their lives on the line to protect us all, yet they face huge challenges including funding pressures. Cleveland Fire Brigade, which serves Stockton, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, and Redcar and Cleveland, is one of the busiest non-metropolitan fire brigades in the country with a disproportionately large industrial landscape and areas of significant deprivation linked to higher incident rates. The Government's latest settlement could reduce the number of firefighters in my community, risking lives due to reduced response times and understaffed appliances."]
Specific Asks
['The Minister needs to confirm discussions with the Treasury on funding challenges for fire services and explain action to properly fund Cleveland and Durham Fire Brigades. I urge her to fix the fair funding formula to reflect local need and invest in our firefighters and equipment, ensuring they can continue their critical work safely.']
High Street Businesses
26 February 2025
Responding: Mr Douglas Alexander
Main Concerns
["The rise of online shopping and changing consumer habits have created a challenging environment for many businesses operating on our high streets. The Government's Budget has failed to back the high streets, instead slashing small business rates relief and ending the community ownership fund, leading to significant increases in business rates for retail, hospitality, and leisure premises. This is causing job losses at major retailers like Tesco, New Look, Sainsbury’s, and others."]
Specific Asks
['The Government should provide a commitment about the future of rate relief and support high streets by responding to changing consumer habits and investing in town centres to create other reasons for people to visit them.']
Antisocial Behaviour and Off-road Bikes
11 July 2023
Responding: Chris Philp
Main Concerns
['Residents in Stockton South are experiencing significant antisocial behaviour, particularly from off-road bikes. The misuse of these vehicles affects various areas including green spaces, urban environments, and housing estates, creating fear and havoc for residents. Specific incidents include elderly individuals being disturbed by noise and damage to property, young families intimidated while enjoying public spaces, and a three-year-old child hospitalised after being hit by an electric bike.']
Specific Asks
['The Government should regulate the sale of off-road bikes and quads, license their use, and impose tougher sanctions for misuse. The Minister is asked to develop a national strategy that includes licensing, public space measures, and better guidance for local authorities to combat this issue effectively.']
New Housing: Swift Bricks
10 July 2023
Responding: Dehenna Davison
Main Concerns
['The swift population has declined by 57%, and swift bricks are needed to provide nesting sites for endangered species like swifts, house martins, starlings, and house sparrows. Modern developments lack natural alcoves for birds to shelter, leading to a loss of nesting sites. Local authorities have not adopted the requirement to put swift bricks into new developments due to a lack of expertise or capacity.']
Specific Asks
['The Government should legislate for a nationwide approach to include swift bricks in new housing developments and provide guidance to local planning authorities on how to enforce this policy effectively.']
Farmed Animals: Cages
20 June 2022
Responding: Victoria Prentis
Main Concerns
['I am concerned about the continued use of cages for farmed animals, despite recent bans on some cage types. Over 16 million animals in the UK are still confined to cages, with 35.5% of all eggs produced from caged birds. Enriched cages, which have replaced barren battery cages since 2012, do not offer a quality of life that matches public expectations and restrict natural behaviors such as wing flapping and dust bathing. Additionally, over 200,000 sows are confined in farrowing crates for nine to ten weeks annually, causing severe welfare issues including restricted movement and painful wounds.']
Specific Asks
['The Government should ban the use of cages that compromise animal welfare standards, support farmers through a subsidy scheme during transition, and commence consultation on banning farrowing crates as soon as possible.']
Future of the NHS — [James Gray in the Chair]
31 January 2022
Responding: Edward Argar
Main Concerns
["I am concerned about the health inequalities in Stockton, where people born in one area can be expected to live 18 years fewer than those living just a few miles up the road. The petitioners cited concerns about staff shortages and worker fatigue due to the pandemic and the exponential growth in public health needs. They also fear that the Health and Care Bill would open the NHS up to deregulation, worsening staff shortages, and create a pay-for-use system akin to America's. Moreover, PFIs cost the NHS £1 billion annually, with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust paying £57 million per year under a PFI contract set to run until 2034. The level of private interests involved in the NHS is deeply troubling, as expressed in a petition with over 135,000 signatures. The Labour manifesto committed to ending NHS privatisation, citing that every penny spent on privatisation and outsourcing is a penny less spent on patient care. The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough has been burdened by the Private Finance Initiative (PFI), which costs £20 million more than an equivalent hospital for maintenance."]
Specific Asks
['I ask the Minister to update us on what is being done to drive efficiency and ensure that the huge increases in funding for the NHS actually reach the frontline, not just fund more bureaucracy. I also call for an end to PFI contracts in the NHS as they are damaging our local services. The Minister should look at providing assistance to alleviate PFI debts, as was done with a stability fund of £1.5 billion in grants to seven hospitals in England with heavy PFI debts.']
Youth Crime and Antisocial Behaviour — [Mr Laurence Robertson in the Chair]
12 January 2022
Responding: Rachel Maclean
Main Concerns
["I am concerned about the escalation of antisocial behaviour into criminal activities in my constituency, such as car window smashing, arson, verbal abuse, and assaults on emergency workers. Local efforts to address these issues have been insufficient due to a lack of police resources and powers. One constituent has faced ongoing intimidation from youths after reporting antisocial behaviour, leading to her family being attacked and property damaged for over two years. Similar incidents have occurred in other parts of the constituency, affecting residents' quality of life and safety."]
Specific Asks
['I urge the Government to take serious steps towards fixing youth crime by resourcing local agencies adequately and empowering them to collaborate with communities. This includes advocating for national data collection on antisocial behaviour orders, reducing the burden of proof required before authorities can intervene, accelerating justice processes, and educating parents more effectively.']
Hedgehogs
05 July 2021
Responding: Rebecca Pow
Main Concerns
['Since 2000, rural hedgehog populations have declined by half and urban populations by a third. The British Hedgehog Preservation Society has recently added the species to the International Union for Conservation of Nature red list as vulnerable, indicating an appreciable risk of extinction within 10 years. Challenges include modern farming practices that reduce prey availability, loss of habitat due to larger fields and fewer hedgerows, and climate change impacting hibernation habits. Hedgehogs face threats from being sold illegally for £300 each, which depletes wild populations and introduces biosecurity risks. The UK has lost a significant amount of wildlife, including hedgehogs. The hedgehog population has declined dramatically from nearly as many as people in the 1950s to only about 1.5 million today. Habitat loss and development practices are major factors in this decline. There is concern that the current protection review could result in less protection for hedgehogs, which would be a setback.']
Specific Asks
['The petition requests increasing hedgehog protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act to schedule 5, prohibiting intentional killing, injuring or taking of hedgehogs. The Government is exploring using powers in the Environment Bill for threatened species recovery. Greater public awareness about safe gardening practices and wildlife-friendly development measures would also be beneficial. The Minister should undertake an urgent legislative review to address issues such as holistic wildlife assessments on development sites and protect animals like hedgehogs from being bulldozed out of their habitats. The Minister should also encourage the recovery of hedgerows under the Agriculture Act 2020 and support habitat corridors for species migration.']
Protection of Retail Workers — [James Gray in the Chair]
07 June 2021
Responding: Chris Philp
Main Concerns
['Retail workers have faced an increase in violence and abuse during the pandemic. A survey by the British Retail Consortium found that there are 455 incidents of abuse and violence against retail workers daily, with triggers including enforcing social distancing measures and mask-wearing requirements. The issue is not new; it predates the pandemic, with instances involving ID checks and shoplifting.']
Specific Asks
['The Government should work with Members to support provisions that protect retail workers better and increase punishments for crimes against them. I hope they will look again at this issue and implement stronger measures.']
Rights to Protest — [James Gray in the Chair]
26 April 2021
Responding: Kit Malthouse
Main Concerns
['The right to peaceful assembly and protest are fundamental principles of any democracy, but protesters must not interfere with the rights of others or place additional pressures on emergency service workers. During Extinction Rebellion protests in April and October 2019, areas of London were brought to a standstill, costing £37 million in policing expenses. Over the summer of 2020, 172 Metropolitan Police officers were assaulted by protesters during a Black Lives Matter protest. These incidents highlight the need for stronger police powers to manage protests safely.']
Specific Asks
['The Government should give frontline police officers the power to ensure that legitimate protests are not hijacked by violent minorities and disruptive tactics, while protecting the rights of citizens to go about their daily lives unaffected by protests.']
Policing in Cleveland
01 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Backbench Business
16 July 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
National Security
15 July 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The draft statutory instrument designates three bodies: the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Islamic Movement of Companions of the Right, and the GRU Volunteer Corps. The Home Secretary has dete...
Immigration and Asylum Bill
13 July 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
The speaker has selected the reasoned amendment in the name of the Leader of the Opposition, but no specific opening argument is provided in this excerpt.
European Entry and Exit System
08 July 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Police Leadership Commission Report
06 July 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Security Service Act - Clause 2
06 July 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
The amendment aims to strengthen the Government’s ability to disrupt hostile intelligence services and their proxies by adapting counter-terrorism tools to tackle state-based security threats. The Bil...
North Belfast: Violent Attack
09 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
National Security
14 May 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Online Safety Bill - Lords amendment 263 and related amendments
14 April 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
Moves an amendment to Lords amendment 263, aiming to address issues in the current bill regarding online safety measures. She highlights concerns around user safety and the need for a proactive approa...
Free 1-hour parking in Yarm
24 February 2025
The petition calls for Stockton Council to maintain free 1-hour parking in Yarm, arguing that it is essential for supporting local businesses and the economy.
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Free 1-hour parking in Yarm
30 January 2025
The petition calls for the preservation of one-hour free parking in Yarm, a part of Stockton West constituency, which is seen as crucial for supporting local businesses, encouraging footfall, and help...
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Attendance
78.6%
77 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
42
42.9% of votes
No Votes
35
35.7% of votes
Abstentions
21
21.4% of votes
11 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Closure motion
Ayes: 293
Noes: 218
Passed
11 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 270
Noes: 286
Failed
10 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Social Housing Bill [Lords]: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
Ayes: 77
Noes: 292
Failed
09 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Ame...
Ayes: 371
Noes: 100
Passed
08 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140
Ayes: 79
Noes: 300
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
Ayes: 108
Noes: 357
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
Ayes: 106
Noes: 302
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
Ayes: 162
Noes: 297
Failed
07 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
Ayes: 77
Noes: 317
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 145
Ayes: 170
Noes: 316
Failed
04 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Motion to sit in private
Ayes: 1
Noes: 79
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 65
Ayes: 166
Noes: 346
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 67
Ayes: 105
Noes: 410
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 88
Ayes: 85
Noes: 427
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 411
Noes: 102
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Ayes: 177
Noes: 308
Failed
24 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 323
Noes: 160
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
Ayes: 332
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
Ayes: 329
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Ayes: 330
Noes: 93
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
Ayes: 108
Noes: 307
Failed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
Ayes: 294
Noes: 110
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
Ayes: 112
Noes: 283
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
Ayes: 164
Noes: 311
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
Ayes: 104
Noes: 391
Failed
22 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
Ayes: 74
Noes: 323
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11
Ayes: 171
Noes: 322
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
Ayes: 233
Noes: 94
Passed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 85
Noes: 317
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
Ayes: 143
Noes: 249
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
Ayes: 135
Noes: 258
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
Noes: 244
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 77
Noes: 255
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 162
Noes: 246
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulatio...
Ayes: 262
Noes: 86
Passed
24 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
Ayes: 69
Noes: 279
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
Failed
23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 73
Noes: 256
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 361
Noes: 84
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Marit...
Ayes: 362
Noes: 107
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Ayes: 277
Noes: 143
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2...
Ayes: 279
Noes: 90
Passed
04 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
5
PMQs Asked
65
Ministerial Questions Asked
92
House of Commons Debates Involved
11
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
2
Petitions Presented
98
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1370 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
+37% above average
This MP:
5
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+385% above average
This MP:
65
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
+337% above average
This MP:
11
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+1793% above average
This MP:
92
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-18% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
+14% above average
This MP:
78.6
Average:
69.2
Important Context
- - Ministers answer questions rather than asking them, so have different activity patterns
- - Activity quantity doesn't measure quality or effectiveness of representation
- - Some MPs focus more on constituency work than parliamentary questions
- - Newly elected MPs will have less parliamentary history
About This Page
This page tracks Matt Vickers's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.