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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Charles calls on the Chancellor to reduce taxes at the first opportunity.  read more »

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 »

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 »

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 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 »

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 »