News
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Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Report Stage and Third Reading
- 20/06/2025
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
No CommentsThe House of Commons met to debate the next stages of the Bill on 13 and 20 June 2025. The amendments that I tabled were grouped in Group 2 to be debated on but I did not push them to a vote. My amendments were: 1 1A. Amendment to require consultation for guidance on the
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Information On E-Bikes for Disabled Users
- 16/06/2025
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: Local News, News
A constituent contacted me regarding the use of an E-bike. While the government offers advice on electric bike rules: https://www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules, the rules are silent on the use of twist-and-go throttles for people with disabilities. The Minister Simon Lightwood MP provided a helpful response to my letter to him on behalf of my constituent which I
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Important Information on Air India Flight AI171
- 13/06/2025
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
I have received the following information from the High Commission of India: “Following the tragic accident involving Air India Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick, next of kin or relatives of any passengers on board can contact the High Commission on our emergency number 07768765035 with regard to emergency visa assistance to travel to India
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Data (Use and Access) Bill: Final Stages
- 10/06/2025
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
On 3 June, a motion to disagree with the Lords on amendment 49F passed: Ayes 317, Noes 185. The amendment was at the centre of a debate about the use of AI and the access of copyrighted material by tech companies, requiring the government to create regulations on such companies. The Commons disagreed with this
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Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Report Stage and Third Reading
- 10/06/2025
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
On 9 and 10 June 2025, the House of Commons debated the next stage of the Bill after the Public Bill Committee concluded its deliberations on 22 May 2025. There were 8 votes over the two days, with all amendments to the Bill rejected: New Clause 39: prohibiting the development of solar power generation on
