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Charles Walker is a former MP for Broxbourne.

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Former Conservative MP for Broxbourne

Entered the House of Commons on 5 May 2005 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 30 May 2024 — Dissolved for election

• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Charles Walker campaigned to leave the European Union Source: BBC

• Health
• Department of Health and Social Care
• Environment Food and Rural Affairs
• Treasury
• Department for Environment
• Food and Rural Affairs
• Money Laundering: EU Law
• Departmental Ministerial Policy Advisers
• Departmental Data Protection
• Departmental Manpower
• Coronavirus: Vaccination

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Restoration and Renewal Client Board Committee (17 Oct 2022 to 30 May 2024)
• Member, Committee of Privileges (11 Oct 2022 to 4 Dec 2023)
• Member, Committee on Standards (11 Oct 2022 to 4 Dec 2023)
• Member, Draft Mental Health Bill (Joint Committee) (11 Jul 2022 to 30 May 2024)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (20 May 2020 to 30 May 2024)
• Member, Members Estimate Audit Committee (19 May 2020 to 30 May 2024)
• Member, Administration Estimate Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (19 May 2020 to 30 May 2024)
• Member, Members Estimate Committee (18 Mar 2020 to 30 May 2024)
• Chair, Administration Committee (18 Mar 2020 to 30 May 2024)
• Chair, Administration Committee (18 Mar 2020 to 30 May 2024)
• Member, House of Commons Commission (18 Mar 2020 to 30 May 2024)
• Member, Administration Committee ( 2 Mar 2020 to 18 Mar 2020)
• Member, Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (16 Jan 2020 to 30 May 2024)
• Member, Panel of Chairs (15 Jan 2020 to 30 May 2024)
• Member, Liaison Committee Sub-committee on the effectiveness and influence of the select committee system (13 Feb 2019 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) ( 6 Nov 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (31 Oct 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Chair, Procedure Committee (12 Jul 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Chair, Procedure Committee (12 Jul 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, Panel of Chairs (22 Jun 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (10 Nov 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (10 Sep 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Chair, Procedure Committee (18 Jun 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Chair, Procedure Committee (18 Jun 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (17 Oct 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Chair, Procedure Committee (17 Oct 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Chair, Procedure Committee (17 Oct 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (23 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Panel of Chairs (21 Jun 2010 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Draft Marine Bill (Joint Committee) ( 8 May 2008 to 22 Jul 2008)
• Member, Public Administration Committee (26 Feb 2007 to 9 May 2011)
• Member, Scottish Affairs Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 6 May 2010)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Marion Roe

Future MPs in this constituency

• Lewis Cocking

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Chairman, High Streets (Designation, Review and Improvement Plan) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Chairman, Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Chairman, Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill Committee (8 out of 20)
• Chairman, Fisheries Bill Committee (4 out of 6)
• Chairman, Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Chairman, Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Chairman, Finance Bill Committee (3 out of 6)
• Chairman, National Citizen Service Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Chairman, Investigatory Powers Bill Committee (1 out of 16)
• Chairman, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill Committee (0 out of 17)
• Mental Health (Discrimination) (No. 2) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Chairman, Education Bill Committee (12 out of 22)
• Chairman, Local Government Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Financial Services Bill Committee (10 out of 14)
• Children, Schools and Families Bill Committee (1 out of 12)
• Saving Gateway Accounts Bill Committee (2 out of 5)
• Marine and Coastal Access Bill Committee (7 out of 9)
• Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill Committee (17 out of 18)
• Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill Committee (7 out of 8)
• Education and Skills Bill Committee (17 out of 20)
• Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Bill Committee (1 out of 3)
• Mental Health Bill Committee (12 out of 12)
• Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill Committee (7 out of 8)
• Council Tax (New Valuation Lists for England) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Racial and Religious Hatred Bill Committee (3 out of 4)
• Work and Families Bill Committee (2 out of 3)
• National Lottery Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• NHS Redress Bill Committee (3 out of 3)

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — House of Commons Commission: Members: Security 24 May 2024

  All security personnel working at constituency surgeries by agencies contracted by the Parliamentary Security Department are paid above the Real Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage. These employees work within the local area and are therefore not required to travel as part of their role beyond an ordinary commute.

• Written Answers — House of Commons Commission: Members: Security 24 May 2024

  The Parliamentary Security Department manages the contract for provision of security personnel at constituency surgeries. Assurance on satisfactory terms and conditions has been provided through the procurement process and ongoing regular contract meetings.

• Written Answers — House of Commons Commission: Members: Security 24 May 2024

  All security personnel working at constituency surgeries by agencies contracted by the Parliamentary Security Department are paid above the Real Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage. These personnel work within their local area and are therefore not required to travel as part of their role beyond an ordinary commute. If travel expenses are required, these are fully paid by the security...

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