Charles Walker MP - Member of Parliament for Broxbourne -

Energy Prices debate

Admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:00:00 +0000

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 »

NHS reform

Admin — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:00:00 +0000

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 »

Fisheries

Admin — Thu, 12 May 2011 21:00:00 +0000

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 »

MP raises concerns about future of Cheshunt Urgent Care Centre

Admin — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:00:00 +0000

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 »

Chancellor's Autumn Statement

Admin — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 22:00:00 +0000

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

Prisoners' Right to Vote

Admin — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 22:00:00 +0000

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 »

Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill (Programme) (No. 2)

Admin — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 21:00:00 +0000

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 »

Dissolution of Parliament Debate: Charles calls for scrutiny of constitutional changes

Admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 21:01:00 +0000

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 »

Mental Health Debate

Admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0000

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 »

Olympic Games 2012: Hertfordshire

Admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:00:00 +0000

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 »