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Debate between Matt Vickers and Lindsay Hoyle
Monday 25th November 2024

(1 month, 2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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I call the shadow Minister.

Matt Vickers Portrait Matt Vickers (Stockton West) (Con)
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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—[Interruption.] The last Conservative Government did just that, delivering record numbers of police, with more funding than ever before, but we were not stopping there. 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?

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Debate between Matt Vickers and Lindsay Hoyle
Monday 21st October 2024

(2 months, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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I call the shadow Minister.

Matt Vickers Portrait Matt Vickers (Stockton West) (Con)
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The last Conservative Government stood with our brave police officers and emergency service workers. We introduced tougher sentences for those who assaulted them and the Elizabeth medal to recognise those who lost their lives in the line of duty, and we were looking to recognise those who were discharged from service as a result of injuries on the frontline. Will the Secretary of State continue that work? Will she meet with me and former policeman Tom Curry, who has been leading an excellent campaign on this important issue?

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Debate between Matt Vickers and Lindsay Hoyle
Monday 29th July 2024

(5 months, 2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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I call the shadow Minister.

Matt Vickers Portrait Matt Vickers (Stockton West) (Con)
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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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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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I call the shadow Minister.

Matt Vickers Portrait Matt Vickers (Stockton West) (Con)
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At Manchester airport this past week we have seen how antisocial behaviour can quickly spiral into serious violence. We have also seen how police officers can become subject to trial by social media with only partial information. The previous Government brought forward the use of force review to give police the clarity and confidence to act in the most challenging of circumstances. 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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Debate between Matt Vickers and Lindsay Hoyle
Tuesday 14th March 2023

(1 year, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Cleverly Portrait The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (James Cleverly)
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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—

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. I call Matt Vickers.

Matt Vickers Portrait Matt Vickers
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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?

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Debate between Matt Vickers and Lindsay Hoyle
Thursday 1st October 2020

(4 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Matt Vickers Portrait Matt Vickers (Stockton South) (Con)
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What progress the Government has made on ensuring regional equality of economic opportunity.

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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I welcome Minister Lopez on her first outing at the Dispatch Box.

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Debate between Matt Vickers and Lindsay Hoyle
Tuesday 1st September 2020

(4 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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So they will be replaced, just to help the Member.

Matt Vickers Portrait Matt Vickers (Stockton South) (Con)
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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?

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Debate between Matt Vickers and Lindsay Hoyle
Thursday 4th June 2020

(4 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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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 Portrait Matt Vickers (Stockton South) (Con)
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6. What steps his Department is taking to help tackle the risk of loneliness.

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Debate between Matt Vickers and Lindsay Hoyle
Tuesday 3rd March 2020

(4 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Matt Vickers Portrait Matt Vickers (Stockton South) (Con)
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7. What steps he is taking to increase the number of new jobs in clean growth industries.

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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I call the Minister—and welcome.