Debate interventions
Charles' contributions to Parliamentary debates (other than speeches) and oral questions to Ministers.
- 19th October 2011Parliamentary Debate
Speaking during an Opposition Day debate on energy prices and the energy market, Charles Walker asks whether the previous Government should have increased generating capacity and built more nuclear power stations over the past 15 years. read more »
- 14th June 2011Parliamentary Debate
During a debate on reform of the NHS, Charles Walker asks the Health Secretary how, under the proposals, communities would be able to rid themselves of underperforming GP practices. read more »
- 12th May 2011Parliamentary Debate
During a Parliamentary debate on a motion supporting the Fish Fight campaign against fish discards, Charles Walker suggests innovative ways of marketing unpopular fish. read more »
- 30th November 2010Parliamentary Debate
Charles Walker raises his concerns with the Secretary of State for Health over suggestions that Hertfordshire PCT is planning to close the urgent care centre in Cheshunt. read more »
- 29th November 2010Parliamentary Debate
Charles calls on the Chancellor to reduce taxes at the first opportunity. read more »
- 2nd November 2010Parliamentary Debate
Charles Walker questions the purpose of a sovereign Parliament if the European Court can grant prisoners the right to vote without elected representatives having any say on the matter. read more »
- 12th October 2010Parliamentary Debate
During a debate on the allocation of Parliamentary time to debate the Bill, Charles asks why the Bill needs to be rushed through the House and, in particular, why the referendum needs to be held next year? read more »
- 25th May 2010Parliamentary Debate
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 »
- 19th October 2009Parliamentary Debate
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 »
- 1st September 2009Parliamentary Question
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 »



