Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Matt Vickers and Lindsay Hoyle

Tuesday 14th March 2023 Commons Chamber

[The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (James Cleverly)]

Yesterday I set out how the Government will ensure that the country remains safe, prosperous and influential. In San Diego yesterday afternoon the Prime Minister, alongside President Biden and Prime Minister Albanese, announced that we will deliver a multi-billion-pound conventionally armed but nuclear-powered submarine capability to the Royal Australian Navy.

Last month we negotiated the Windsor framework for Northern Ireland with our European Union colleagues, and last week at the UK-French summit we struck a deal that will help to stop the boats bringing illegal migrants to the UK.

On Ukraine, the UK stands ready to provide a further $500 million of World Bank loan guarantees to cover the cost of vital Government services. We are accelerating delivery of our £2.3 billion-worth of military aid and Challenger tanks and will keep—

[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?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Matt Vickers and Lindsay Hoyle

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 Matt Vickers and Lindsay Hoyle

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 Matt Vickers and Lindsay Hoyle

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 Matt Vickers and Lindsay Hoyle

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.