11 APPG memberships (as of 15 Jun 2022)
Carers, Digital Skills, Domestic Violence and Abuse, India, India Trade and Investment, Indian Traditional Sciences, International Freedom of Religion or Belief, Midlands Engine, United Nations Women, Women and Enterprise, Zambia3 Former APPG memberships
Domestic Violence, Nepal, Qatarvoted No - in line with the party majority
One of 208 Conservative No votes vs 2 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 219 Noes - 229
My Lords, what will the Government do to ban or reduce the use of lightening creams? Among the south Asian …
To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to allow local authorities to use the remaining funds allocated to …
To consolidate the Charities Act 1993 and other enactments which relate to charities.
Division Voting information
Baroness Verma voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 6 Conservative Aye votes vs 141 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 237 Noes - 154
Debates during the 2019 Parliament
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Department Debates
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Legislation Debates
(1,792 words contributed)
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Commons initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Baroness Verma, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.
Baroness Verma has not been granted any Urgent Questions
Baroness Verma has not been granted any Adjournment Debates
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 Wednesday 14th December 2011 and was enacted into law.
Baroness Verma has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
1 Written Question in the current parliament
(View all written questions)1 Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities Questions
(View all Baroness Verma's DLUHC questions)The Government has always been clear that underspend from the initial grants schemes for businesses could not be used for other purposes.
Once all?grant monies have been paid out,?local authorities?will need to?carry out a reconciliation exercise?with Government to ensure that they receive the correct amount of funding to meet the cost of grant payments to eligible businesses.
Ministers will continue to consider the need for further responses to second or local lockdowns, recognising that significant support has already been provided to businesses through grants, loans and easements.
Minister of State (Home Office)