Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the welfare and health of Craig and Lindsay Foreman; and when UK officials last received consular access to them.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Conservative and Unionist Party · Sitting since 12 Dec 2019
Matt Vickers.
Conservative and Unionist Party MP for Stockton West.
Commons votes
366/526
70% attendance · top 60% of MPs
Party alignment
60%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
585
across 123 debates · 144,576 words
Written Qs
784
753 answered · 31 pending
Dispatch
3 Jun 2026
3 Jun 2026
Partly aligned with the seat’s councils.
Matt Vickers is the Conservative MP for Stockton West, and has been an MP continually since 12 December 2019. He currently undertakes the role of Shadow Minister (Crime, Policing and Fire).
By issue — what do they vote on most?
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.
Moments where the whip was free, or where Vickers broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Words spoken, by topic.
Con avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
19 May
Draft Controlled Drugs (Drug Precursors) (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2026 Draft Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990 (Amendment) Order 2026
“Supports the regulations as necessary but questions the timeliness and whether the list is current; highlights handover failures and asks about past charging advice.”
14 May
National Security
“Welcomes some measures but argues action is insufficient; demands faster proscription of IRGC, deployment of counter-terrorism surveillance powers against antisemitic plots, deport…”
28 Apr
Fire and Rescue Services: Funding
“The government's funding settlement is inadequate and will force unsafe cuts to frontline firefighters and equipment, particularly in areas with high deprivation, industrial comple…”
20 Apr
Crime and Policing Bill
“Opposition spokesperson arguing the Bill misses opportunities on fly-tipping vehicle seizure and criticising Government inaction on IRGC proscription despite Labour's prior opposit…”
None recorded
Vickers holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
Top departments asked.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 176 | 22.4% |
| Home Office | 75 | 9.6% |
| Treasury | 68 | 8.7% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 60 | 7.7% |
| Ministry of Justice | 56 | 7.1% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 53 | 6.8% |
| Department for Education | 53 | 6.8% |
| Department for Transport | 44 | 5.6% |
Most recent.
What the average wait for practical driving tests is at a) Darlington, b) Middlesbrough, c) Northallerton, d) Hartlepool test centres and e) in England.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with international partners on securing the release of British nationals detained in Iran, including Craig and Lindsay Foreman.
Awaiting answer.
How many full time equivalent driving test examiners are employed at the a) Darlington, b) Middlesbrough, c) Northallerton, d) Hartlepool driving test centres.
Awaiting answer.
Register of interests.
Member of the Thornaby Town Deal Fund Board. This is an unpaid role.
Member of the Thornaby Town Deal Fund Board. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 6 January 2020
(Registered 11 December 2024) |
Trustee of Friends of Fairfield Play Park, a registered charity that is seeking Trustee of Friends of Fairfield Play Park, a registered charity that is seeking to establish a play park in the Fairfield Community for the … |
Source · Members API · Last amended 29 Apr 2025
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 237,633 | 80.2% |
| Accommodation | 27,045 | 9.1% |
| Office Costs | 23,934 | 8.1% |
| MP Travel | 3,576 | 1.2% |
| Staff Travel | 2,714 | 0.9% |
| Total · 99 claims | 296,342 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Vickers on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Stockton West | 20,372 | 41.9% | Won |
| 2019 | Stockton South | 27,764 | 50.7% | Won |
2024 — full result, Stockton West.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt VickersWON | Con | 20,372 | 41.9 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Stockton West →
Sources, methods & last update
Method The dispatch paragraphs are AI-generated from the public sources listed below. Every figure links to its source. If we’re wrong, please tell us — corrections within 48 hours.
DivisionsHansard
The Public Whip
Updated 3 Jun 2026
The Public Whip
Updated 3 Jun 2026
SpeechesHansard · 144,576 words
23 Jul 2024 → 19 May 2026
23 Jul 2024 → 19 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
784 tabled · 753 answered
784 tabled · 753 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
None recorded
None recorded
RegisterMembers API
2 entries
2 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£296,342 · FY 24_25
£296,342 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
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ElectionsElectoral Commission
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