Valerie Speaks in the One Billion Rising Debate.

February 18th, 2013
One Billion Rising

On Thursday 14 February 2013, Valerie spoke in a Backbench Business debate in the House of Commons on protecting future generations from violence against women and girls. Valerie said: “One Billion Rising is a worldwide event. In London, we debated …

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Latest CQC inspection reports in Walsall South

February 15th, 2013
CQC inspections

Valerie said : “I have set up an alert on inspection reports of healthcare providers in Walsall South by the Care Quality Commission. Providers are judged against 21 criteria and recommendations may be made for improvement where care is found …

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Valerie raises the underrepresentation of women on company boards

February 14th, 2013
Women on Boards

At Women and Equalities Questions on 14 Febraury 2013, Valerie asked the Minister about the representation of women on company boards. Valerie asked: “Can the Minister confirm that since the publication of the Davies report the number of female executive …

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Valerie publishes a table of Walsall Manor Hospital complaints.

February 14th, 2013
Table of Complaints

Valerie Vaz, Member of Parliament for Walsall South published a table of complaints from patients of Walsall Manor Hospital who have contacted her. Valerie Vaz MP said: “Following the recommendations of the Report of the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust …

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The Leveson Report and the Hacked Off Campaign

February 13th, 2013
Valerie with Hugh Grant.

On Wednesday 13 February 2013 Valerie met with Hugh Grant and representatives of the Hacked Off Campaign in Westminster to highlight her continued support for the recommendations made in the Leveson Report regarding press regulation.Valerie said “I agree with the …

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The Health Select Committee takes evidence from Robert Francis QC

February 12th, 2013
Health Select Committee

On Tuesday 12 February 2013, the Health Select Committee of which Valerie Vaz MP, Walsall South, is a member, heard evidence from Robert Francis QC on his Report of the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry. Valerie Vaz MP …

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Valerie calls on Walsall MBC to look again at recycling collections.

February 10th, 2013
Recycling

Following a request from Valerie under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 it has been revealed that 26,892 green recycling bins have been left un-collected as part of Walsall MBC’s “Zero Tolerance” recycling policy. Valerie said: “It …

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Asian Voice Political and Public Life Awards 2013

February 9th, 2013
RT Hon Teresa May, Rt Hon Betty Boothroyd and CB Patel

Valerie acted as the compere at the Asian Voice Political and Public Life Awards 2013, which were held in the Members’ Dining Room of the House of Commons on Thursday 7 February 2013. The Asian Voice Political and Public Life …

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