A selection of Robert Walter’s votes

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• Almost always voted against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 2 votes for, 10 votes against, 1 absence, between 2003–2012.
• Generally voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 11 votes for, 1 vote against, 10 absences, between 2008–2013.
• Voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 9 absences, between 2013–2014.
• Generally voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 17 votes for, 0 votes against, 14 absences, between 2010–2015.
• Consistently voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 10 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2013.
• Generally voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, 3 absences, between 2011–2012.

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Recent appearances

• Amendment of the Law 19 Mar 2015

  It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Angus (Mr Weir). If he had his way, he would not be around in this House to benefit from our long-term economic plan. When I made a speech last week I said that it would probably be my last, so this one can be regarded as an encore. I am delighted to speak in support of my right hon. Friend the Chancellor’s Budget, which I think is superb. I...

• Deregulation Bill (Programme) (No.3): European Commission: National Parliaments 10 Mar 2015

  This may be my last contribution in the House, after 18 years here. I have always believed that we are, to coin a phrase, in Europe but not run by Europe. I have always believed that one can be a good European but a pragmatic European who believes that this debate goes beyond red, yellow and green cards, and so on, as the hon. Member for Blackley and Broughton (Graham Stringer) said. I...

• Business of the House: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership 15 Jan 2015

  I do not know whether the hon. Lady received the same letter as I did on 19 December from the Secretary of State for Business. It said: “And the new Commissioner, Cecilia Malmstrom, has also stated explicitly that ‘public service, including health, education and water management, are not on the agenda.’”

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Profile

Former Conservative MP for North Dorset

Entered the House of Commons on 1 May 1997 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 30 March 2015 — General election

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

• Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
• Health
• Defence
• Home Department
• Environment Food and Rural Affairs
• Council of Europe
• Dental Services: Dorset
• Iraq
• Safety Cameras
• Ex-servicemen: Hearing Impaired

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Treasury Committee (8 Dec 2003 to 12 Jul 2005)
• Member, International Development Committee (12 Nov 2001 to 8 Dec 2003)
• Member, Unopposed Bills (Panel) (17 Oct 2001 to 6 May 2010)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Wales) (1 Jun 1999 to 1 Jun 2000)
• Member, European Scrutiny Committee (11 Jan 1999 to 26 Jul 1999)
• Member, Health and Social Care Committee (21 Jul 1997 to 5 Jul 1999)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Nicholas Baker
• David James
• Richard Glyn
• Robert Crouch

Future MPs in this constituency

• Simon Hoare

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Bill Committee (6 out of 10)
• Adoption and Children Bill Committee (16 out of 23)
• Children's Commissioner for Wales Bill Committee (5 out of 5)