Archive
General Practitioners: Finance
16 June 2008 Charles Walker questions the Secretary of State for Health about future spending plans for GP surgeries. | more
11 June 2008 In a written question to the Secretary of State for Justice, Charles Walker asks what representations he has received on the exclusion of people receiving treatment for a mental illness from undertaking jury service. | more
Counter-Terrorism Bill (Programme)
10 June 2008 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. | more
9 June 2008 Charles Walker asks the Home Secretary about the Government's strategy for dealing with street gangs and diverting young people from gang membership. | more
4 June 2008 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. | more
Child Maintenance and Other Payments Bill
3 June 2008 Charles Walker raises questions relating to fixed assets, travel rights and the logistics of the process of seizure of assets. | more
22 May 2008 Charles Walker asks the Health Secretary what steps are being taken to ensure that forensic medical examiners are qualified to diagnose mental health problems. | more
Stansted Airport: Carbon Emissions
22 May 2008 Charles Walker asks the Transport Secretary about carbon dioxide emissions that would be generated by a second runway at Stansted. | more
22 May 2008 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. | more
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill: Abortion
20 May 2008 Charles Walker raises his concerns about the current time limit in that some children born between 22 and 24 weeks go on to adulthood and have productive lives. | more
14 May 2008 In a written question to the Secretary of State for Justice, Charles Walker asks for an estimate of the number of people not eligible for jury service for reasons related to their mental health. | more
13 May 2008 Charles Walker supports the Bill as a step in the right direction and hopes it can reach out to young people who are disconnected with society and encourage them to pursue further education. | more
7 May 2008 Charles Walker raises concerns about the increasing number of unaccountable 'special advisers'. | more
29 April 2008 Charles Walker leads a Commons debate on the support given to victims of rape. | more
23 April 2008 Charles Walker calls on the Secretary of State for Health to reassure his constituents that if GP practices are replaced with larger health clinics residents will continue to have access to a family doctor. | more
MP condemns BNP candidate's comments on rape.
2 April 2008 At Prime Minister's question time Charles Walker calls on the Leader of the House to join him in condemning a BNP candidate for his comments on rape. | more
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
26 March 2008 Charles Walker questions the Transport Secretary about DVLA checks of private parking control companies. | more
19 March 2008 Charles Walker asks the Secretary of State for Justice when the public consultation on the mental health criteria for jury duty is expected to reach a conclusion. | more
13 March 2008 Charles Walker calls for a fairer tax system with tax breaks spread evenly across the income groups. | more
3 March 2008 Charles Walker questions the government about financial resources available to primary and secondary schools to help children who do not speak English as a first language. | more
27 February 2008 Charles Walker questions the Health Secretary about funding for education on the mental health risks of cannabis use. | more
Social Security - Benefits Up-rating
21 February 2008 Charles Walker broadly welcomes the increase in state pensions but highlights the rising costs of council tax and fuel bills. | more
Mental Health Services: Community Care
7 February 2008 Charles Walker questions the Health Secretary about support for people who no longer meet the criteria following changes to the Care Programme Approach. | more
6 February 2008 Charles Walker voices voluntary sector concerns that, although not being used for Olympics infrastructure projects, the lottery fund could be raided to fund Olympics legacy projects. | more
Compulsorily Detained Mental Patients
6 February 2008 Charles Walker calls on the Health Secretary to ensure that the Care Quality Commission maintains at least the same frequency of visits to detained mental health patients as undertaken by the Mental Health Act Commission. | more
6 February 2008 Charles Walker asks the Secretary of State for Health about the Care Quality Commission responsibilities for regulating assessment of mental health needs in forensic settings. | more
6 February 2008 Charles Walker asks the Health Secretary whether the Care Quality Commission will be responsible for ensuring implementation of recommendations arising from upheld service user and carer complaints. | more
European Communities (Finance) Bill
15 January 2008 Charles Walker calls on the Government to ensure that taxpayer’s money spent on European enlargement is spent effectively, especially at a time when the Government is breaking deals made with prison officers and police. | more
14 January 2008 Charles Walker raises concerns of complacency about education and calls for more emphasis on vocational skills. | more
Vocational Education: Olympic Games 2012
9 January 2008 Charles Walker asks the Government what initiatives have been launched to use the 2012 London Olympi | more
8 January 2008 Charles Walker calls on the Government to ensure that the Slovenian presidency of the Council of Ministers is not unduly influenced by countries such as France. | more
17 December 2007 Following the Chancellor's statement, Charles Walker asks about the cost of the damage control and police investigation. | more
Department for Transport Data Storage and Use
17 December 2007 Responding to the Government statement about the loss of personal data by a Driving Standards Agency contractor, Charles Walker asks what protocols are in place to ensure that organisations are fit to have access to such information. | more
National Insurance Contributions Bill
17 December 2007 Charles Walker condemns any increase in national insurance that doesn't go towards funding local health services. | more
6 December 2007 Charles Walker asks the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families about the additional demands children without English as their first language place on primary and secondary schools. | more
Home Visits: Subsistence Allowances
29 November 2007 In a written question, Charles Walker asks the Secretary of State for Health when the 40p per mile payment was introduced for NHS clinical staff who use their own cars for patient visits. | more
26 November 2007 Speaking in the House of Commons, Charles Walker calls for an urgent care centre to be located in Cheshunt. | more
26 November 2007 Charles Walker calls for an end to VAT on building work in the further education sector to bring it into line with secondary schools. | more
Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Trust: Finance
19 November 2007 Charles Walker asks the Health Secretary about reductions in the Hertfordshire Partnership Trust budget. | more
Charles Walker uses important debate to call for a Referendum.
19 November 2007 Charles Walker uses the opportunity of a debate on the European Communities (Finance) Bill to call for a referendum on the EU treaty. | more
Queen's Speech Debate: The Economy and Pensions
14 November 2007 With the emergence of India as a global economy, Charles Walker calls for our SMEs to seize the opportunities offered as a result of the UK's historial links with that country. | more
Queen's Speech Debate - Health and Education
13 November 2007 GPs are in the best position to know the unique needs and service requirements of their patients. | more
Queen's Speech Debate: Local Government and Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
8 November 2007 Charles Walker raises his constituents' concerns about population growth and the building of more homes without the provision of new infrastructure. | more