Shailesh Vara asks for an update on the training of the Sudanese military by Britain.  read more »

Following the Prime Minister's statement to the House of Commons on the practice of transporting children overseas, Shailesh Vara asks how many children sent abroad are still alive.  read more »

Shailesh Vara supports a motion that updates the list of certain office holders who cannot stand for election.  read more »

Shailesh Vara asks why the Government is wasting time debating voting systems insteaad of concentrating on Parliamentary reform.  read more »

Shailesh Vara voices his concerns about excessive bureaucracy and centralisation in the probation service.  read more »

Shailesh Vara welcomes moves to set up an appeal process in respect of release charges when a motorist

Shailesh Vara criticises Britain's poor record on the diagnosis and treatment of dementia.  read more »

Shailesh Vara yesterday called for supermarkets and retailers to use local suppliers wherever possible.  read more »

Shailesh Vara asks about the impact of exchange rates on areas such as staffing in different countries.  read more »

In a debate on the food industry, Shailesh Vara highlights the value of UK suppliers in that it guarantees the quality of the produce and helps to encourage local economies.  read more »