News
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Questions
- 13/12/2022
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
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During FCDO Question on the 13 December, the Minister was asked about the potential merits of establishing an FCDO centre of expertise to help support democracies across the world. I asked the Minister:
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St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Visit
- 09/12/2022
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
I visited St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Rough Hay Road Darlaston as part of Parliament Week on Friday 9 December. The pupils asked me questions about the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
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Planning Committee Rejects Application for Battery Storage Facility
- 09/12/2022
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
I was delighted with the decision that the Planning application for the Battery Storage Site on Chapel Lane was refused. This is a great win for everyone who put in objections, and it has taken a great deal of work to ensure the case was made on planning grounds.
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Valerie signs Amendment calling for guaranteed level of free-to-use cash machine
- 08/12/2022
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
I signed an Amendment to the Financial Services and Markets Bill, which would have introduce New Clause 7 to the Bill. The Amendment was also signed by 83 of my colleagues. Unfortunately the Amendment did not pass, Ayes: 206 and Noes 271.
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Financial Markets and Services Bill, Report Stage
- 08/12/2022
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
The Financial Services and Markets Bill establishes the post-Brexit regulatory regime for the finance sector. I voted for a number of New Clauses to the bill.