7 APPG memberships (as of 20 Nov 2024)
Children, Democratic Republic of Congo, Digital Inclusion, Digital Markets and Digital Money, Ethnic Minority Business Owners, India, Tamils19 Former APPG memberships
Carers, Crypto and Digital Assets, Data Poverty, Digital Skills, Diversity and Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence and Abuse, Governance and Inclusive Leadership, India (Trade and Investment), India Trade and Investment, Indian Traditional Sciences, International Freedom of Religion or Belief, Metaverse and Web 3.0, Midlands Engine, Nepal, Qatar, United Nations Women, Women and Enterprise, Zambia
European Union Committee
13th Sep 2016 - 31st Mar 2021
EU Goods Sub-Committee
23rd Apr 2020 - 31st Mar 2021
EU External Affairs Sub-Committee
13th Sep 2016 - 23rd Apr 2020
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for International Development)
12th May 2015 - 17th Jul 2016
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Energy and Climate Change)
6th Sep 2012 - 7th May 2015
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
11th May 2010 - 6th Sep 2012
Lords Spokesperson (Department of Business, Innovation and Skills)
5th Sep 2011 - 6th Sep 2012
Lords Spokesperson (Home Office) (Equalities and Women's Issues)
13th Oct 2010 - 6th Sep 2012
Lords Spokesperson (Department for International Development)
11th May 2010 - 5th Sep 2011
Division Voting information
During the current Parliament,
Baroness Verma has voted in 11 divisions, and
never against the majority of their Party.
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament
Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.
Sparring Partners
Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
(2 debate interactions)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
(2 debate interactions)
Lord Khan of Burnley (Labour)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
(2 debate interactions)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
(2 debate interactions)
Lord Bishop of Sheffield (Bishops)
(1 debate interactions)
(1 debate interactions)
Department Debates
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
(1 debate contributions)
(1 debate contributions)
Department for Work and Pensions
(1 debate contributions)
(1 debate contributions)
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
(1 debate contributions)
(1 debate contributions)
Department for Education
(1 debate contributions)
(1 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
Education (Values of British Citizenship) Bill [HL] 2024-26
(453 words contributed)
(453 words contributed)
Lords initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Baroness Verma, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
1 Bill introduced by Baroness Verma
To consolidate the Charities Act 1993 and other enactments which relate to charities.
This Bill received Royal Assent on 14th December 2011 and was enacted into law.
Baroness Verma has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Baroness Verma has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament