"May I wish everyone, including you, Madam Deputy Speaker, a very happy Christmas and new year? I present this petition on behalf of the residents of Walsall and the UK.
"Order. I have to impose a formal five-minute limit on speeches. We hope to start the winding-up speeches at 2.28 pm, and we want to get everyone in...." Valerie Vaz - View Speech
"The hon. Gentleman pre-empts something I will come to at the end, as one of my asks is to do just that.
Visits to the museum are on an upward curve, with 14,000 over the past year. Now, the collection will be closed and put in storage until a new …..." Valerie Vaz - View Speech
"I thank my hon. Friend for that example, and it is important that she put it on the record. In the end, we as politicians get blamed for things that do not happen. I know the Minister has been tasked with a huge job, but hopefully these buildings will be …..." Valerie Vaz - View Speech
"Will the Chancellor update the House on how and when schools can apply for libraries for primaries funding, which she announced on 29 September?..." Valerie Vaz - View Speech
"May I place on record my thanks to the Leader of the House for all his support? He was a brilliant Chief Whip, and at least now the nation gets to share his wit and wisdom.
May we have an urgent debate on the accountability of institutions for the use …..." Valerie Vaz - View Speech
"Order. If Members stick to between three and four minutes, we should be able to get all the listed speakers in—there are a few more standing. There will be a Division at 5 pm...." Valerie Vaz - View Speech