"Before we begin, I remind Members that they are expected to wear face coverings. This is in line with current Government guidance and that of the House of Commons Commission. I remind Members that they are asked by the House to have a covid lateral flow test twice a week …..." Virendra Sharma - View Speech
"Thank you, Mrs Murray, for giving me the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. I congratulate the hon. Member for Twickenham (Munira Wilson) on securing it, and thank her for doing so.
I want to speak about point source pollution and the need for comprehensive planning law that crosses …..." Virendra Sharma - View Speech
"What steps the Electoral Commission is taking to improve voting levels among Black, Asian and minority ethnic people...." Virendra Sharma - View Speech
"I thank my hon. Friend for that response. How important is the Electoral Commission in preventing malign influence on elections in this country and ensuring that volunteers and ideas lead the debate, not online trolls and fake news?..." Virendra Sharma - View Speech
"The Government do not seem to appreciate the dire position we are in, for although our air is far cleaner today than at any point in our lives, some communities have not seen the benefits. My constituency is one of them. We know that deprivation and race make us more …..." Virendra Sharma - View Speech
"What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the level of air pollution generated from the redevelopment of brownfield sites. ..." Virendra Sharma - View Speech
"People living in my constituency feel choked by the fumes from the remediation of Southall gasworks, a project forced through against the wishes of local residents and local representatives by the then Mayor of London, Boris Johnson. Will the Minister confirm that they will meet me and local residents to …..." Virendra Sharma - View Speech
"What steps he is taking with the Secretary of State for International Trade to maintain British food production standards in future trade deals...." Virendra Sharma - View Speech
"I thank the Secretary of State for his response, but in that case, why did the Government reject the pleas of their own Back Benchers only two days ago to protect our food standards, in line with the manifesto promises they made in December?..." Virendra Sharma - View Speech