House Magazine – January 24th 2011 – Keith Vaz Q&A on the introduction of his Succession to the Crown bill. Why have you decided to introduce this bill? Gender equality has been the cornerstone of British society for more than … Continue reading →

Introduction The great debate on immigration has begun. After many years during which the subject has been taboo both Alan Johnson and Gordon Brown want to engage the public with this issue. This is welcome, timely and long over due. … Continue reading →

My first full session as Chair of the Home Affairs Committee has proved quite a remarkable one with a number of highlights that have made me realise the full force that a Select Committee can have on the political landscape! … Continue reading →

We should never forget that where there is a public will, there should always be a political way. The Gurkhas and their supporters have run a magnificent campaign which has been very successful in rallying support from the public, parliament … Continue reading →

Thursday 20 November 2008 Keith Vaz (Leicester, East) (Lab): I am grateful for the opportunity to raise in the House tonight the long-running saga of the liquidation of the Bank of Credit and Commerce International. I am delighted to see … Continue reading →

24 April 2008 Keith Vaz (Leicester, East) (Lab): I have paid tribute to the fact that the Minister has been all over the country meeting communities. What message has he received from them about the points-based system? Mr. Byrne: My … Continue reading →

6 February 2008 I beg to move That leave be given to bring in a Bill to exclude from the operation of the Race Relations Act 1976 and the Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 certain matters relating to the … Continue reading →

29 January 2008 Keith Vaz (Leicester, East) (Lab): It is always a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Beaconsfield (Mr. Grieve), who has won many awards for his parliamentary skill and ability. Sadly however, he concentrated in his speech … Continue reading →

16 January 2008 Keith Vaz (Leicester, East) (Lab): It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for East Devon (Mr. Swire), and to have been listening to such an important debate with so many excellent contributions, such as those … Continue reading →

10 January 2008 Keith Vaz (Leicester, East) (Lab): I am grateful to the Liaison Committee and to you, LadyWinterton, for the opportunity to allow the House to debate the fourth report of the Home Affairs Committee from the last session, … Continue reading →