Active in Parliament (National Campaign)

Since he was first elected as the MP for Christchurch, Chris has won a reputation for speaking out fearlessly on behalf of constituents, putting their interests ahead of Party loyalty.

Chris wants to ensure that changes to our laws are properly scrutinised before being enacted. 

Chris has spoken in numerous Parliamentary debates and is a frequent questioner of Ministers. 

He is a former joint winner of The Spectator Parliamentarian of the Year Award.

He intends per his Election Address to continue to be Active in Parliament.

Some of his activities in this regard can be found under this Campaign.

News

Chris Calls Out HoC Division List Mistake

Chris Calls Out HoC Division List MistakeChristopher Chope Conservative, Christchurch 12:35, 16 October 2024On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I was going to raise the issue you have just spoken about as a point of order.

Chris Inquires About Custodial Status of Albanian Nationals

Chris Inquires About Custodial Status of Albanian NationalsChristopher Chope Conservative, ChristchurchTo ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many Albanian nationals (a) have been sentenced to imprisonment in the last 12 months, (b) are in prison, (c) have been released in the last 12 months

Chris Inquires re Impact of VAT on Church Schools

Chris Inquires re Impact of VAT on Church SchoolsChristopher Chope Conservative, ChristchurchTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made on the potential impact of VAT on private school fees on Christian schools.James Murray The Exchequer SecretaryOn 29 July, the Government

Chris Champions Freedom of Speech At Universities

Chris Champions Freedom of Speech At UniversitiesChristopher Chope Conservative, ChristchurchIs freedom of speech not an absolute freedom and right? Will the Government not do something to bring vice-chancellors to account for their failures to deliver freedom of speech on university campuses?

Chris Checks Progress Of Homes for Ukraine Visa Applications

Chris Checks Progress Of Homes for Ukraine Visa ApplicationsChristopher Chope Conservative, ChristchurchTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many visa applications under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme are awaiting a decision; and how many of these have been outstanding for more t

Chris Seeks Update On European Arrest Warrants

Chris Seeks Update On European Arrest WarrantsChristopher Chope Conservative, ChristchurchTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many European Arrest Warrants have been issued to the United Kingdom in the last 12 months for which information is available; and how many of these ha

Chris Enquires About E-scooter Rental Licences

Chris Enquires About E-scooter Rental LicencesChristopher Chope Conservative, ChristchurchTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to her Department's guidance entitled E-scooter trials: guidance for local authorities and rental operators, updated on 17 January 2024, how many appl

Chris Checks Role per Allwyn Entertainment Ltd's Data Publishing

Chris Checks Role per Allwyn Entertainment Ltd's Data PublishingChristopher Chope Conservative, ChristchurchTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has a role in setting Allwyn Entertainment Limited's policy on publishing data.Stephanie Peacock Parliamentar

Chris Seeks Update On Help to Buy Repayment Applications

Chris Seeks Update On Help to Buy Repayment ApplicationsChristopher Chope Conservative, ChristchurchTo ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 9 September 2024 to Question 4169 on Help to Buy Scheme, how many Help to Buy loan repayment appl