In Parliament

Shailesh’s speeches, debate interventions and questions.

In Parliament
Vara speaks in debate on the persecution of Christians overseas

Shailesh Vara calls on the UK to use its influence on the global stage to ensure the protection of Christians is high on the list of international priorities.
Vara seeks assurance from PM on no-deal preparations

Shailesh Vara seeks an assurance from the Prime Minister that the Government is preparing for no-deal which strengthens our negotiating position and means that, if we do have to leave with no-deal, we can do so with confidence and without fear.
Vara highlights success of Indian diaspora in UK

Speaking in Prime Minister’s Questions, Shailesh Vara commends the Indian diaspora in the UK for contributing 10% of taxes to the Treasury whilst making up only 4% of UK population.
Vara calls on PM to ensure country is best prepared for a no-deal Brexit

Shailesh Vara calls on the Prime Minister to make funds available to ensure that the country is as best prepared as possible in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Vara raises concerns at security situation in Kashmir

Following the Government statement on the security and humanitarian situation in Kashmir, Shailesh Vara calls on the Government to make it clear that no country should tolerate terrorists who are engaging in activity in another country and that they must face the full force of the law.
Vara calls on MOD to ensure British Army recruits from Commonwealth countries are treated fairly by the immigration process

Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions, Shailesh Vara calls on the Government to address problem that soldiers recruited from Commonwealth countries to serve in the British Army are not being given correct immigration information before they sign up.
Vara calls on MOD to do more to promote the fact that all military posts are now open to women

Shailesh Vara welcomes the MOD announcement that all posts in the military are now open to women and calls for more publicity to ensure that women and girls are aware.
Vara seeks Government meeting to discuss a flyover on the A1 by Wittering

Shailesh Vara seeks a meeting with the Government to discuss a flyover on the A1 by Wittering.
Shailesh Vara rejects taking ‘no deal’ off the table in the Brexit negotiations

Speaking in the debate on the Prime Minister’s statement on leaving the EU, Shailesh Vara rejects any idea of taking ‘no deal’ off the table in the negotiations and supports the Prime Minister’s call to “hold our nerve.”