Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 15 Oct 2026 Smoke-free UK
"Order. We can get everyone in if everyone sticks to about five to six minutes. There is possibly a vote or two at 4 o’clock...." Valerie Vaz - View Speech
"I will begin calling the Front Benchers at 4 pm. It looks like the votes are coming at 4.30 pm, so we could well be finished before then...." Valerie Vaz - View Speech
"May I ask the Leader of the House if we can have a debate in Government time on the best use of public money? Some £50 million has been allocated for a free school—against Government policy and against the evidence. Some £38 million has been drawn down by Oak academy …..." Valerie Vaz - View Speech
"Order. I have to impose a two-minute formal time limit, and Wendy Morton will be the first to show us how to stick to that...." Valerie Vaz - View Speech
"This House has heard, sadly, the comments that the Minister has made about the Government pressing this case. He will know that it was pressure from this House, and from the families, that caused the release of the other hostages in Iran. Will he undertake, as the hon. Member for …..." Valerie Vaz - View Speech