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2017 December 21

  • VALERIE VAZ MP CALLS FOR ACTION ON AIR QUALITY IN WALSALL

    • 21/12/2017
    • Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
    • Category: Press Releases
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    Three reports on air quality have highlighted the Government’s failings and inaction on air quality. A report by The Environmental Audit Select Committee found that the West Midlands is in breach of legal air pollution limits, and the Minister for DEFRA has written to Walsall MBC about Walsall’s poor air quality.

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  • Statement on independent complaints and grievance policy

    • 21/12/2017
    • Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
    • Category: News
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    I replied to the Leader of the House’s statement on the progress of the working group looking into Parliament’s independent complaints and grievance policy, of which I am a member.

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  • Business Questions 21 December 2017

    • 21/12/2017
    • Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
    • Category: News
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    At Business Questions this week, I asked for adequate time for a debate and vote on Accountable Care Organisations in relation to an integrated health and social care system. The last time this Government tried to reorganise the NHS with the disastrous Health and Social Care Act 2012 it cost the country £3 billion.

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  • European Union Withdrawal Bill Committee Stage – Day 8

    • 21/12/2017
    • Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
    • Category: News
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    On Wednesday 20 December 2017 the House debated the eighth and final day of the Committee stage of the EU Bill which is a Committee of the Whole House. A Committee of the Whole House takes place in the House of Commons Chamber and is presided over by the Chairman of the Ways and Means. This provides an opportunity for members to take part in the debate.

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