Biography
Matt Vickers has made 40 debate speeches across eight health and social care topics, with particular focus on mental health and NHS waiting lists. His contributions on health matters have primarily addressed infrastructure concerns, including calls for a new North Tees hospital and recognition of local mental health hub investment in Stockton. The speeches reviewed show engagement across diverse policy areas beyond health, including crime, national security, and economic matters.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“I start by joining the many other hon. Members who have paid tribute to Ann Widdecombe. She was a remarkable, inspiring and passionate woman, and I was honoured to welcome her to Stockton on numerous occasions. My thoughts go out to her friends and family.”
Record by topic
- Learning disability & autism43rd of 89954.0
- Public health & prevention56th of 68821.0
- Mental health159th of 88021.0
- Heart disease & stroke41st of 3989.0
- NHS waiting lists207th of 5346.0
- Children's health56th of 1573.0
- Cancer365th of 6223.0
- Rare diseases80th of 2023.0
- A&E & ambulance response107th of 2583.0
What they’ve said
“…Stockton have seen investment in the local health service, with a new diagnostic centre, a new mental health hub and new state-of-the-art robotics. But North Tees hospital is reaching the end of its life.”
Business of the House · 2026-07-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“We put in place powers that assist in this. The first duty of any Government is to keep the public safe, regardless of which party is in office. We introduced the National Security Act 2023.”
National Security · 2026-07-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Cross-border support and mutual aid is vital. It is important to understand the profile of those areas and where those demands take us when we invest in our fire services as we should. Deprivation is linked to higher incident rates, greater vulnerabilities and an increased need for community safety interventions.”
Fire and Rescue Services: Funding · 2026-04-28 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My hon. Friend is entirely right. Rural communities across the country know only too well the consequences of hare coursing, and making an example of it and that being seen in our community sends a real message to those who would offend in such a way. Lords amendment 359 relates to proscription of the IRGC.”
Crime and Policing Bill · 2026-04-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…said that “if people were firebombing black churches, the way that synagogues have been attacked, people killed…ambulance services being firebombed…there’d be a national emergency.” This should be considered a national emergency.”
Antisemitic Attacks · 2026-04-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
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