Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Matt Vickers

Tuesday 14th March 2023 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Order. I call Matt Vickers.

[Matt Vickers]

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?

[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.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Matt Vickers

Thursday 1st October 2020 Commons Chamber

[Matt Vickers (Stockton South) (Con)]

What progress the Government has made on ensuring regional equality of economic opportunity.

[Mr Speaker]

I welcome Minister Lopez on her first outing at the Dispatch Box.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Matt Vickers

Tuesday 1st September 2020 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

So they will be replaced, just to help the Member.

[Matt Vickers (Stockton South) (Con)]

During the pandemic, I have been volunteering at my local hospital and have seen first-hand the outstanding dedication, enthusiasm and care given by all who work at North Tees Hospital. This fantastic, award-winning workforce deserve to work in a modern, fit-for-purpose building. Will my right hon. Friend join me in visiting this ageing building to see how we can make it fit for the future?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Matt Vickers

Thursday 4th June 2020 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Order. I have the greatest respect for the Minister, but he cannot take all this time reading the full- length answers. I am sure his officials can shorten the briefing papers.

[Matt Vickers (Stockton South) (Con)]

6. What steps his Department is taking to help tackle the risk of loneliness.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Matt Vickers

Tuesday 3rd March 2020 Commons Chamber

[Matt Vickers (Stockton South) (Con)]

7. What steps he is taking to increase the number of new jobs in clean growth industries.

[Mr Speaker]

I call the Minister—and welcome.