In Parliament

Shailesh’s speeches, debate interventions and questions.

In Parliament
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Shailesh Vara praises work of volunteers during pandemic

Shailesh Vara calls on the PM to recognise the “unsung heroes” who have helped the elderly and vulnerable during the pandemic.
Vara calls for an end to extortionate pension consolidation costs

Shailesh Vara calls for pension consolidation administration costs to be limited as extortionate costs impact on an individual's pension pot.
Shailesh Vara backs the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill as a necessary safety net

Shailesh Vara backs that the Bill as a necessary safety net and rejects scaremongering that it in some way compromises the Belfast/Good Friday agreement.
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Shailesh Vara backs the Internal Market Bill which strengthens the United Kingdom and safeguards peace in Northern Ireland.

Shailesh Vara backs the Internal Market Bill which safeguards the integrity of the United Kingdom and peace in Northern Ireland, providing a safety net in the event of a breach of good faith by the EU.
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Vara pays tribute to NHS staff for the emotional support they give to the families of those who are ill

Speaking in the House of Commons, Shailesh Vara pays tribute to NHS staff for not only caring for those who are ill, but also the wonderful emotional support they give to their loved ones.
Vara promotes RAF Wittering as new home for the Red Arrows

Shailesh Vara promotes RAF Wittering as the new base for the Red Arrows and secures ministerial meeting to discuss the location.
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Shailesh Vara calls for Stilton cheese to be able to be made in Stilton

As we leave the EU, and with evidence that Stilton cheese was originally made in the village of Stilton, Shailesh Vara calls for the restrictions that prevent Stilton cheese being made in the village to be lifted.
Courts Service Reform

Shailesh Vara asks the Secretary of State for Justice about the programme to reform Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service.
Vara highlights importance of UK’s diverse population in selling UK plc overseas

Speaking in the debate on the Queen’s Speech, Shailesh Vara highlights the importance of the UK’s diversity of its population which provides a ‘living bridge’ to a large number of other countries, not least the UK's 1.5 million people of Indian origin.