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Valerie responds to Business Statement
- 25/03/2020
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
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On Wednesday 25 March 2020 I responded to the Business Statement before Parliament adjourned for Easter recess until 21 April 2020. You can read my full speech below:
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Amendment to Coronavirus Bill on Cremations and Burials
- 22/03/2020
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
There have been concerns raised by some of our communities at the power in this Bill to deal with bodies whilst respecting the religious traditions. I am supporting and have signed this amendment:
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Covid-19: Government Guidance and Helplines
- 22/03/2020
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
The Government have provided links to Guidance and there are helplines on a number of areas. I called for a statement from each Department and sector and helplines at Business Questions on 19 March 2020. I hope this helps. The advice and assistance may well be updated so do check the main Gov.uk website. Please use the contact form on my website if you have specific queries.
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Mindful Gifts Helping Our Community in Darlaston
- 20/03/2020
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
I visited Mindful Gifts CIC in Darlaston on Friday 20 March 2020. This wonderful shop will be operating as a community food and essential items outlet to help people who need essential items such as toilet paper, tinned foods and other grocery staples. They will be operating a ‘delivery service’ available for people who are vulnerable, isolating and in need of essential items. This will be run by volunteers in the community.
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Valerie responds to Business Statement 19 March 2020
- 19/03/2020
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
On Thursday 19 March 2020 I responded to the Business Statement on the day that the Government introduced the Coronavirus Bill in the House of Commons. The Bill will be debated on Monday 23 March 2020. You can read my full speech here: