Valerie welcomes Moorcroft Wood Primary School to Parliament.

June 10th, 2013
Valerie with Andy Nichols, Headteacher of Moorcroft Wood School

On Monday 10 June 2013, pupils from Moorcroft Wood Primary School visited the Houses of Parliament. As part of this educational visit, the students had a chance to ask Valerie some questions about Parliament and her role as their MP. …

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Valerie raises proposed closure of Walsall Gala Baths in House of Commons

June 7th, 2013
Valerie Vaz MP

Speaking in the House of Commons, Valerie said: “May we have a debate on the Olympic legacy? Walsall has the only brine swimming pool in the west midlands, which is used for hydrotherapy and general fitness. Walsall also nurtured Ellie …

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Urgent Question on Onshore Wind Planning Policy

June 7th, 2013
Valerie at the Wind Planning Urgent Question

On Thursday 6 June 2013 there was an Urgent Question on onshore wind planning policy. Valerie asked the Minister: ” Whether we are talking about a change of policy or a change of guidance, will the Minister tell us what …

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Debate on Badger Cull

June 6th, 2013
badger

The motion ‘That this House believes the badger cull should not go ahead’was debated in an Opposition Day Debate on Wednesday 5 June 2013. Valerie said: “I voted for the motion for the cull not to go ahead because currently …

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Health Select Committee hears evidence on Emergency Services and Care

June 4th, 2013
Valerie at the Health Select Committee

The Health Select Committee heard evidence from an ambulance trust and the Chair of the Royal College of General pratitioners, Dr Clare Gerada. Valerie said: “I asked about whether there is sufficient training currently amongst paramedics to make decisions about …

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Caldmore Village Festival

May 30th, 2013
Caldmore Village Festival 09 June 2013

Valerie said: ” At the Caldmore Village Festival in Palfrey Park we heard from a number of very good musicians who entertained the crowd. It was good to see Palfrey Sure Start at their stall with members of staff helping …

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Valerie talks to Institute of Physics Club.

May 29th, 2013
Valerie at the University of Kent

On Tuesday 28 May 2013, Valerie was invityed by the Institute of Physics Club at the University of Kent. Valerie said : “I don’t have to tell you how important science is both to the understanding of our world and …

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Love Your Market

May 26th, 2013
Valerie at Walsall Market

Valerie visited Walsall Market on Friday 24 May 2013. Valerie said: I often buy from the market both in the town and at the Saddlers Stadium. I signed the Early Day Motiion 107 which encourages us all to take part …

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