2012
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Valerie questions Foreign Secretary on Syria
- 28/02/2012
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
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On Tuesday 28th February, Valerie asked the Foreign Secretary, the Rt Hon William Hague MP, under what circumstances he would stop maintaining diplomatic relations with Syria. The Foreign Secretary responded that the situation was under review. You can read the exchange in Hansard by clicking here.
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Valerie welcomes choice for women boxers
- 27/02/2012
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
Valerie has welcomed the news that the International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA) has decided to give women boxers at the Olympics the choice to wear either skirts or shorts in the ring.
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Valerie urges change on Working Tax Credit rules
- 24/02/2012
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: Local News, News
Valerie is urging the Government to reconsider a change to tax credit rules which means thousands of families will lose all of their Working Tax Credits unless they can significantly increase their working hours.
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Valerie calls on government to release NHS risk register
- 23/02/2012
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
On 22 February 2012 Valerie urged the Government to publish the transition risk register for the controversial health reorganisation, as recommended by the Information Commissioner.
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Health Select Committee publishes report into Social Care
- 08/02/2012
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
On 8 February 2012 the Health Select Committee, of which Valerie is a member, published its report into Social Care.