2016
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Valerie supports urgent investigation into Concentrix
- 08/11/2016
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
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HMRC signed a £75 million contract with Concentrix to correct tax credit claims. I am concerned for the growing number of my constituents and others across the UK who have had their tax credits unfairly and unjustly stopped. This failure has placed many people under strain in forcing them to prove their eligibility for tax credits.
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More BAME Blood Donors needed
- 07/11/2016
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
There are only 134 blood donors from black or Asian communities in Walsall South. More donors are needed. The ‘Represent’ campaign highlights that only 3% of regular blood donors last year were from black and Asian communities.
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Valerie attends multi faith event at Grace Academy
- 05/11/2016
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
I attended a multi faith event in Walsall, at Grace Academy on Saturday 5th November 2016. It was a fantastic occasion to highlight the importance of togetherness in the community, especially with the different cultures and religions represented. As well as the Christian faith , the Ravidassia Community were also present.
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Meeting with EA, Boundary Commission and Sikh Temple Friday 4th November
- 04/11/2016
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
On Friday 4 November, I arranged a meeting with the Environment Agency (EA), and the Beacon Action Group representatives to discuss issues relating to Great Barr Hall and Park. It appears that the EA have not made any comments on the application as this has been split from the development.
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Business Questions 3 November 2016
- 03/11/2016
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
On Thursday 3 November 2016, as Shadow Leader of the House, I started Business questions by calling for the Government to announce the forthcoming business.