Robert Walter

Conservative - Former Member for North Dorset

First elected: 1st May 1997

Left House: 30th March 2015 (Retired)


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Robert Walter is not a member of any APPGs
Treasury Committee
8th Dec 2003 - 12th Jul 2005
International Development Committee
12th Nov 2001 - 8th Dec 2003
Shadow Spokesperson (Wales)
1st Jun 1999 - 1st Jun 2000
European Scrutiny Committee
11th Jan 1999 - 26th Jul 1999
Health and Social Care Committee
21st Jul 1997 - 5th Jul 1999

Commons Debates - Petitions - EDMs - Bills Introduced - Commons Actions - Written Questions

Commons Page Hansard Page North Dorset (Constituency) Financial Disclosures Expense Claims

Division Voting information

Robert Walter has voted in 970 divisions, and 15 times against the majority of their Party.

10 Feb 2014 - Children and Families Bill - View Vote Context
Robert Walter voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 99 Conservative No votes vs 127 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 376 Noes - 107
20 May 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Robert Walter voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 48 Conservative No votes vs 139 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 391 Noes - 57
20 May 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Robert Walter voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 56 Conservative Aye votes vs 136 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 70 Noes - 375
5 Feb 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Robert Walter voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 34 Conservative No votes vs 224 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 499 Noes - 55
11 Jul 2012 - Sittings of the House - View Vote Context
Robert Walter voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 39 Conservative Aye votes vs 167 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 205 Noes - 228
10 Jul 2012 - House of Lords Reform Bill - View Vote Context
Robert Walter voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 89 Conservative No votes vs 192 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 462 Noes - 124
10 Oct 2011 - Protection of Freedoms Bill (Programme) (No. 3) - View Vote Context
Robert Walter voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 40 Conservative Aye votes vs 198 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 62 Noes - 243
4 Mar 2010 - Chair (Terminology) - View Vote Context
Robert Walter voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 28 Conservative No votes vs 74 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 106 Noes - 221
4 Mar 2010 - Crown Estate (Proposed Sale of Homes) - View Vote Context
Robert Walter voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Conservative No votes vs 143 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 404 Noes - 53
21 Jan 2010 - Bournemouth Borough Council Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Robert Walter voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Conservative Aye votes vs 27 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 8 Noes - 124
6 Jan 2010 - Sittings of the House - View Vote Context
Robert Walter voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 27 Conservative Aye votes vs 27 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 78 Noes - 254
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Robert Walter voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 50 Conservative Aye votes vs 67 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 84 Noes - 387
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Robert Walter voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 35 Conservative No votes vs 84 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 309
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Robert Walter voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 80 Conservative Aye votes vs 96 Conservative No votes
Tally: Ayes - 196 Noes - 375
1 Nov 2006 - Legislative Process - View Vote Context
Robert Walter voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 55 Conservative No votes vs 69 Conservative Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 365 Noes - 62
View All Robert Walter Division Votes

All Debates

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Sparring Partners
Lord Hague of Richmond (Conservative)
(9 debate interactions)
David Lidington (Conservative)
(6 debate interactions)
Richard Ottaway (Conservative)
(6 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
(58 debate contributions)
Cabinet Office
(7 debate contributions)
Attorney General
(5 debate contributions)
Department of Health and Social Care
(5 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Robert Walter has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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North Dorset Petitions

e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.

If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.

If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).

Petitions with highest North Dorset signature proportion
Open
258
of 20,635 signatures (1.25%)
Review the MOD's New Accommodation Offer for armed forces personnel
Gov Responded - 6 Mar 2024
Open
170
of 23,217 signatures (0.73%)
Introduce a progressive licensing system for young drivers under the age of 25
Gov Responded - 13 Mar 2024
Open
541
of 210,736 signatures (0.26%)
Hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying
Gov Responded - 22 Feb 2024
Open
103
of 54,068 signatures (0.19%)
Make State Pensions tax free
Gov Responded - 29 Jan 2024
Open
120
of 65,341 signatures (0.18%)
Delay the ban on rehoming and owning XL Bully dogs for 18 months
Gov Responded - 6 Feb 2024
Petitions with most North Dorset signatures
Open
541
of 210,736 signatures (0.26%)
Hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying
Gov Responded - 22 Feb 2024
Open
258
of 20,635 signatures (1.25%)
Review the MOD's New Accommodation Offer for armed forces personnel
Gov Responded - 6 Mar 2024
Open
229
of 245,790 signatures (0.09%)
Allow students to be taken out of school for two weeks a year without penalty
Gov Responded - 9 May 2024
Open
170
of 23,217 signatures (0.73%)
Introduce a progressive licensing system for young drivers under the age of 25
Gov Responded - 13 Mar 2024
Open
120
of 65,341 signatures (0.18%)
Delay the ban on rehoming and owning XL Bully dogs for 18 months
Gov Responded - 6 Feb 2024
Robert Walter has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by Robert Walter

2nd March 2015
Robert Walter signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th March 2015

HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN GAZA

 Tabled by: Andrew Love (Labour (Co-op) - Edmonton)
That this House agrees with the United Nations Secretary-General that there is a dire humanitarian situation in Gaza; fears the outbreak of further hostilities unless the situation improves dramatically; notes the considerable amount of British and other international aid required to keep Gaza from deteriorating further and to assist in …
101 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Conservative: 7
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
View All Robert Walter's signed Early Day Motions

Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Robert Walter, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.

MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.

Robert Walter has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Robert Walter has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Robert Walter has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Robert Walter has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting

Robert Walter has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament