Charles Walker calls on the Government to take some responsibility for the banking crisis and the failings of the regulatory bodies that are meant to oversea the banking sector.  read more »

Charles Walker welcomes suggestions that money from dormant bank accounts could be given to local communities, charities or used to educate people about bank accounts and borrowing.  read more »

Charles Walker supports changes which strengthen the Bill to ensure that the careers of health care workers are not damaged by malicious or untrue allegations.  read more »

Charles Walker highlights the role of employment agencies as a useful route for getting people back to work. He also takes the opportunity to condemn the practice of tips being used to make up employees' wages in parts of the hospitality industry.  read more »

Charles Walker leads a debate on the contribution made by recreational fishing to the UK economy.  read more »

Charles Walker questions the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on measures to alleviate pensioner poverty.  read more »

Charles Walker calls for an increase in mileage allowance for district and community nurses.  read more »

Charles Walker asks the Secretary of State for Transport how many cargo and long-haul flights were included in the forecast of 3Mt carbon dioxide emissions at Stansted Airport in 2030.  read more »

Charles Walker questions the Secretary of State for Health about future spending plans for GP surgeries.  read more »

Charles Walker condemns the limited time set aside for debate on the Counter-Terrorism Bill especially as MPs will be discussing locking people up for 42 days without charge.  read more »

Charles Walker asks the Home Secretary about the Government's strategy for dealing with street gangs and diverting young people from gang membership.  read more »

Charles Walker asks the Home Secretary about the Government's strategy for dealing with street gangs and diverting young people from gang membership.  read more »

Charles Walker calls for measures to tackle rising energy costs which have a disproportionate effect on pensioners and for measures to encourage a better take-up rate of benefits.  read more »

Charles Walker raises questions relating to fixed assets, travel rights and the logistics of the process of seizure of assets.  read more »

Charles Walker asks what the Government is doing to encourage banks to do more to help people on low incomes to gain access to mainstream financial services.  read more »