2012
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Health Select Committee publishes Report on Government’s Alcohol Strategy
- 21/07/2012
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
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On Thursday 19 July 2012 the House of Commons Health Select Committee, of which Valerie is a member, published its report on the Government’s Alcohol Strategy. After hearing evidence from a wide range of witnesses, the Committee recommended that for the Strategy to be effective it needs clearer objectives to provide a framework policy judgments and accountability. The Committee made recommendations on minimum alcohol unit prices, industry advertising and local responses to alcohol misuse.
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Jack Dromey MP, Shadow Housing Minister and Valerie visit Eco House.
- 21/07/2012
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: Local News, News
Valerie invited Shadow Housing Minister Jack Dromey MP to visit the Accord Low Carbon Homes development at Whitworth Close in Darlaston.
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Fiesta Comes to Walsall
- 21/07/2012
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: Local News, News
Valerie visited Fiesta World Buffet in Lichfield Street. Fiesta opened its doors in April, earlier this year and has provided a welcome boost to the local economy.
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Valerie attends Leavers Assembly at Palfrey Juniors
- 20/07/2012
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: Local News, News
Head Teacher, Mr Gary Thornton invited Valerie to attend the Leavers Assembly at Palfrey Junior School on Friday 20th July 2012. Valerie presented dictionaries to everyone of the Year Six pupils on their last day of at Palfrey Junior School.
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Valerie, Delves Infants and Whitehall Juniors at Number 10 Downing Street
- 18/07/2012
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: Local News, News
On Wednesday 18 July 2012, Valerie and pupils from Whitehall Junior School and Delves Infant School presented Going for Gold Medals to the Prime Minister at Number 10 Downing Street, calling on world leaders to ensure that every child has the opportunity to go to school.