Valerie Vaz

That this House notes that epilepsy is a serious neurological condition, which affects more than half a million people in the UK; further notes that epilepsy can develop in all ages soit is important to tackle the issue from an early age so that children with epilepsy can get the

10 Jul 2012

<p>That this House acknowledges the importance of the Nursery Milk Scheme which has been running since the 1940s, funding milk for 55,000 childcare providers to reach 1.5 million children under five years old throughout Britain; notes that the Government is reviewing the Nursery

28 Jun 2012

That this House congratulates Walsall Tennis Club (WTC) on its Centenary Tournament; notes that the club is a wonderful resource for Walsall South, enabling people to play tennis and compete in tournaments for generations; further notes that the club has only seven years to run o

25 Jun 2012

That this House is deeply concerned about the possibility of racist violence at Euro 2012 and the safety of football fans, particularly black and Asian supporters, going to enjoy the tournament; is appalled by the scenes of racist, anti-Semitic and fascist language and extreme vi

12 Jun 2012

That this House notes that the Women's Library at London Metropolitan University is facing closure as a result of Government cuts; further notes that the Women's Library houses a historical archive recognised by historians as unique;identifies that the collection includes a prize

23 May 2012

That this House welcomes Aung San Suu Kyi's election into Pyithu Hluttaw, the Lower House of the Burmese Parliament, as an indication of change in the country; congratulates the National League for Democracy on its success in the by-election; welcomes change in the Burmese govern

23 May 2012

That this House recognises the extensive and vibrant collection of the New Art Gallery in Walsall as a vital cultural resource for the local community and for visitors from further afield; believes that museums and galleries are places where families can spend time together both

23 May 2012

<p>That this House welcomes the valuable contribution to science made by women; acknowledges the contribution of Bedford College, University of London, which opened up higher education to women for the first time in the UK; regrets that only 29.8 per cent of all female science, t

22 May 2012

<p>That this House notes that an estimated 80,000 women and girls in the UK are at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM), 24,000 of whom are girls under the age of 15 years; further notes that these procedures have no health benefits and are recognised internationally as a viol

22 May 2012

That this House celebrates the cultural and economic contributions of musicians to society; is concerned that airlines' regulations regarding the carriage of musical instruments remain inconsistent and can even vary within airlines; recognises the intrinsic and crucial value of m

22 May 2012