Charles calls on the Government to recognise the strength of feeling amongst backbench MPs and allow proper time for scrutiny of constitutional changes on fixed term Parliaments and the requirement for 55% of MPs to call an early general election.  read more »

Charles Walker welcomes policies outlined in the Queen's Speech and urges the Government to ensure that mental health provision is high on its list of priorities.  read more »

Charles Walker condemns the burden of hidden taxes for middle class families which are buried within the complexity of the Bill.  read more »

Charles supports separation of powers and calls for a stronger Parliament to stand up to the Executive.  read more »

Charles Walker presents one of over 120 petitions opposing the compulsory registration and monitoring of home-educated children.  read more »

Charles Walker calls for a brave approach to prison reform to cut high reoffending rates by tackling the low educational attainment, addiction rates and mental health problems experienced by a significant proportion of prisoners.  read more »

Charles Walker leads a debate on mental health services and raises concerns about the disproportionate closure of mental health beds and the need to ensure that bed closures are matched by sufficient new provision of facilities in the community.  read more »

Charles Walker calls for the Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority to include some younger MPs.  read more »

Charles Walker welcomes the amended Bill and praises the introduction of Marine Conservation Zones which are critical if we are to achieve healthy fish stocks and a flourishing commercial fishing industry.  read more »

Charles highlights the fact that there will always be a need for in-patient care and raises his concerns that the loss of acute beds will result in very sick people being left out in the community without the help and support they need.  read more »

Charles Walker calls for the benefits of the current historically low interest rates to be passed on to mortgage holders and businesses.  read more »

In a written question to the Olympics Minister, Charles Walker asks what steps are being taken to ensure that Hertfordshire residents benefit from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.  read more »

While recognising the seriousness of swine flu, Charles urges responsible reporting of the illness.  read more »

Charles raises concerns about childhood obesity and demands straight answer.  read more »

Charles Walker asks how our ambitious targets for reducing carbon emissions can be compatible with a forecast increase in population of 10 million in the same time period?  read more »