Valerie Vaz’s work in Parliament - West Midlands Labour

Valerie Vaz MP in Parliament

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Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill

Valerie Vaz made a speech in the House of Commons

Mr Speaker, may I start by paying tribute to you and your excellent role as Speaker? I was one of the people who dragged you to the Chair, and you have been outstanding. I will come on to your...

Privy Council

Leader of the House

Valerie Vaz received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Leader of the House, when the Privy Council will next meet.

Business of the House

Girls’ Education

Valerie Vaz made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank the Leader of the House. I was going to say that it is the usual custom and convention to thank him, but I appreciate that he has apologised—at least I abide by custom and...

Engagements

The Prime Minister Was Asked

Valerie Vaz made a speech in the House of Commons

Business of the House

Speaker’S Statement

Valerie Vaz made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank the Leader of the House for the forthcoming business. This is not exactly an energised list. I thought we were all supposed to be energising for the future, but maybe we can look forward...

Business of the House

Speaker’S Statement

Valerie Vaz made a speech in the House of Commons

May I ask the new Leader of the House for the forthcoming business?

Electoral Commission

Exiting the European Union (Transport)

Valerie Vaz made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank the Leader of the House for moving the motion. I thank the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission for overseeing the procedure for selecting candidates for appointment to...

Green Belt: Planning Permission

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Valerie Vaz received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many planning applications on Green Belt land in (a) Walsall South constituency and (b) England have been referred...

Serjeant at Arms

Valerie Vaz made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank the Leader of the House for moving the motion paying tribute to Kamal El-Hajji. The office of Serjeant at Arms dates back to 1415 or, as Morecambe and Wise would have it, quarter past 2....

Green Belt: Walsall South

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Valerie Vaz received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many planning applications on the Green Belt in (a) Walsall South constituency and (b) England were approved after...

Green Belt: Walsall South

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Valerie Vaz received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many planning applications on Green Belt land in (a) Walsall South constituency and (b) England were called in by...

Business of the House

Commons debates

I thank the Leader of the House. I do not know what he said to the hon. Member for Perth and North Perthshire (Pete Wishart), but he is not in his place. I think it is because he would not allow...

Business of the House

Commons debates

Will the Leader of the House please give us the forthcoming business?

Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme

Commons debates

I thank the Leader of the House for tabling this motion, and all those involved with producing the House of Commons Commission report, “Extending the Independent Complaints and Grievance...

Bullying and Harassment of MPS’ Parliamentary Staff

Commons debates

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his contribution. There is a lot to be learned from different organisations, including the Scottish Parliament, the Welsh Government, the BBC and the Bank of...

Bullying and Harassment of MPS’ Parliamentary Staff

Commons debates

I thank the Leader of the House for opening this debate, and I, too, want to start by thanking Gemma White QC for all the time she has put into talking to Members and Members’ staff. As she...

Business of the House

Commons debates

I thank the Leader of the House for giving us the business for next week. I note that the Government have found time for the debate on the Gemma White, QC, report and the amendment to the...

Business of the House

Commons debates

Will the Leader of the House please give us the forthcoming business?

Business of the House

Commons debates

May I thank the Leader of the House for providing an extra day to debate the very important issue of Northern Ireland? As he is amending the business for this week, will he consider allowing a...

Business of the House

Commons debates

I thank the Leader of the House for the forthcoming business. He announced the Northern Ireland Bill for Monday. As I understand it, the Bill will be published only later today. Despite a motion...