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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.
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.
On 8 February 2012 the Health Select Committee, of which Valerie is a member, published its report into Social Care.
On Tuesday 7 February 2012 Valerie spoke in a Westminster Hall debate on the subject of the Government's Alcohol Strategy.
On the 1st of February 2012 Valerie presented a petition on behalf of citizens of Walsall. The petition opposed Walsall Council's plans to remove borders around graves, which would allow lawn mowers, workmen and members of the general public to pass on top of the graves. The petition had 744 signatures.
For information regarding Birmingham Box Managed Motorways Phase 3 construction, please click here to download of a copy of the letter currently being distributed to residents living in the vicinity of the M6.
Valerie has welcomed proposed legislation to tackle metal theft, but says more needs to be done.
On Friday 27th January 2012, Valerie visited the Alucast Aluminium Foundry in Wednesbury, which recently won the contract to produce components for the London 2012 Olympic Relay Torch.