Charles Walker calls for a Government Minister to explain to MPs why, within a month of receiving their sixth-form funding settlement, Herts schools received a second letter cutting it by an average of £40,000 per school.  read more »

Charles Walker supports a Bill sanctioning the new Red Crystal symbol for use in conflicts where the existing Red Cross or Red Crescent is not acceptable but believes it should go to committee.  read more »

Charles Walker calls for an increase in the £30,000 tax free limit for redundancy payments.  read more »

Charles Walker decries the behaviour of insolvency practitioners who charge exhorbitant rates.

Charles Walker argues that only the people of the UK can decide who has the right to sit in the Chamber of the House of Commons and MPs are not empowered to pass on that right to others.  read more »

Charles supports the Bill as a step towards rebuilding a savings culture in this country and calls on banks to demonstrate their much trumpeted corporate social responsibility by offering the Saving Gateway accounts.  read more »

Charles Walker pays tribute to the valuable role paid by pensioners in our society and whilst welcoming the uprating of the state pension argues that it is not enough.  read more »

Charles Walker condemns Lloyds TSB's actions in helping Iranian banks beat US sanctions.  read more »

Charles Walker calls for a meeting with the Secretary of State for Transport to discuss the problems faced by commuters from Broxbourne and Cheshunt.  read more »

Charles Walker leads a debate calling for Government and society in general to address the culture of prejudice towards to those suffering with mental illness.  read more »

Charles welcomes measures to help people to move from benefits back into work as employment not only provides income but also social interaction and a better quality of life.  read more »

Charles condemns Chase Farm consultations for ignoring Hertfordshire residents who now face reduced services at both Chase Farm and QE2.  read more »

Charles welcomes Government plans to help low income families save but says more needs to be done for all savers.  read more »

Charles supports the right of those suffering mental health problems to receive the very best advocacy if they face having their liberties restricted.  read more »

Charles Walker welcomes moves to put the Bank of England back at the centre of regulation but raises concerns about an increased role for the FSA.  read more »