Shailesh Vara is the MP for North West Cambridgeshire and Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons. He was elected at the General Election in May 2005.
This website will keep you up to date with what Shailesh is doing on behalf of his constituents, both in Parliament and in and around North West Cambridgeshire. The menu alongside, as well as giving details about Shailesh, lists various aspects of his work. You can find out more about the subjects by simply clicking on the relevant heading.
Shailesh, or a member of his team, are always happy to help if the need arises, and can be contacted at the Westminster or constituency office.
Latest news
4 February 2010 :
Parliamentary Debate
Crime and Security Bill (Ways and Means) debate
Shailesh Vara welcomes moves to set up an appeal process in respect of release charges when a motorist’s | more
27 January 2010 :
Speech
Dementia Services
Shailesh Vara criticises Britain's poor record on the diagnosis and treatment of dementia. | more
22 January 2010 :
Press Release
Vara supports local suppliers
Shailesh Vara yesterday called for supermarkets and retailers to use local suppliers wherever possible. | more
21 January 2010 :
Parliamentary Debate
Exchange Rate Movements (FCO)
Shailesh Vara asks about the impact of exchange rates on areas such as staffing in different countries. | more
21 January 2010 :
Parliamentary Debate
Food Industry Competitiveness
In a debate on the food industry, Shailesh Vara highlights the value of UK suppliers in that it guarantees the quality of the | more
19 January 2010 :
Press Release
Vara calls for extended consultation period for Great Haddon plans
Shailesh Vara has called on Peterborough City Council to extend the period of public consultation over | more
18 January 2010 :
Parliamentary Debate
Competitive Sports (Schools)
Shailesh Vara raises his concerns at a report that states less than one fifth of pupils regularly take part in active sport between | more
14 January 2010 :
Parliamentary Debate
Afghanistan Debate
Shailesh Vara calls for more support on the provision of front-line forces from coalitiion partners. | more
14 January 2010 :
Speech
Privilege
Speaking on behalf of the Opposition, Shailesh Vara supports a motion that refers an attempt to intimidate an MP over what he says in Parliament | more
13 January 2010 :
Parliamentary Debate
Haiti
Shailesh Vara calls for assurances that material aid will be given to the people of Haiti rather than a cheque being made over to local | more
