Charles Walker OBE MP

Charles Walker leads a Parliamentary debate on the very real threat to the Lea Valley glasshouse industry represented by Veolia’s proposals for a 350,000 tonne incinerator in Ratty’s Lane. He also raises the unacceptable situation where Hertfordshire County Council is both the sponsor of the incinerator and the determining authority, and would have to pay a break-up fee of £1.2 million if it does not determine in Veolia’s favour. [read more] about Charles Walker leads debate on the threat represented by Veolia’s incinerator proposals to the Lea Valley glasshouse industry

Charles Walker highlights the importance of Parliamentary debates as the foundation of democracy in UK and calls on the Government to be generous and magnanimous. [read more] about Charles Walker highlights value of British democracy

Charles Walker pledges that, if returned after the June 8th General Election, he will continue to pursue the "appalling" Veolia over its Ratty's Lane planning application [read more] about Charles Walker pledges to continue to pursue Veolia over its Ratty's Lane planning application

The Speaker of the House of Commons has demanded an apology from Veolia as a result of the company providing incorrect information to Charles Walker on the number of HGV movements a day that would result from the Ratty's Lane incinerator. The company had said they proposed 212 HGV movements a day but in fact it will be 268 HGV movements a day. [read more] about Speaker of House of Commons demands apology from Veolia

Charles Walker leads a Parliamentary debate on the conduct of Veolia in making a planning application for an incinerator at Rye House, Fieldes Lock in Hoddesdon. [read more] about Charles Walker leads debate on Veolia incinerator application