Charles Walker MP - Member of Parliament for Broxbourne -

Queen's Speech

Admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 22:00:00 +0100

Charles Walker welcomes policies outlined in the Queen's Speech and urges the Government to ensure that mental health provision is high on its list of priorities. read more »

Finance Bill Second Reading

Admin — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 22:00:00 +0100

Charles Walker condemns the burden of hidden taxes for middle class families which are buried within the complexity of the Bill. read more »

Report from the House of Commons Reform Committee on Rebuilding the House

Admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:00:00 +0000

Charles supports separation of powers and calls for a stronger Parliament to stand up to the Executive. read more »

MP presents petition aginst recommendations in Badman report

Admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:00:00 +0000

Charles Walker presents one of over 120 petitions opposing the compulsory registration and monitoring of home-educated children. read more »

Queen's Speech Debate: Home Affairs

Admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:00:00 +0000

Charles Walker calls for a brave approach to prison reform to cut high reoffending rates by tackling the low educational attainment, addiction rates and mental health problems experienced by a significant proportion of prisoners. read more »

Mental Health Services

Admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:00:00 +0000

Charles Walker leads a debate on mental health services and raises concerns about the disproportionate closure of mental health beds and the need to ensure that bed closures are matched by sufficient new provision of facilities in the community. read more »

Speaker’s Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority

Admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:00:00 +0000

Charles Walker calls for the Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority to include some younger MPs. read more »

Marine and Coastal Access Bill

Admin — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:00:00 +0100

Charles Walker welcomes the amended Bill and praises the introduction of Marine Conservation Zones which are critical if we are to achieve healthy fish stocks and a flourishing commercial fishing industry. read more »

Economic Recovery and Welfare

Admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:00:00 +0100

Charles Walker calls for the benefits of the current historically low interest rates to be passed on to mortgage holders and businesses. read more »

Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill

Admin — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:00:00 +0100

Charles Walker calls for a more humane immigration system tied to the quicker removal of those denied permission to stay in the UK. read more »