Conservative and Unionist Party MP for Christchurch.
Sir Christopher Chope is the Conservative MP for Christchurch, and has been an MP continually since 1 May 1997.
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Moments where the whip was free, or where Chope broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2024 | Draft Windsor Framework (Non-Commercial Movement of Pet Animals) Regulations 2024 | No | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“The fit and proper person test exists but needs proper implementation; local authorities lack expertise to enforce; complex ownership issues raised in 2017 remain unresolved; priva…”
“Previous forced mergers like Bournemouth-Poole have resulted in increased council tax, debt accumulation, and service inefficiency despite local opposition, showing reorganisation …”
“Fundamental problem is DVSA being state-controlled without competition; privatisation would enable faster access to driving tests.”
“Opposes the delay in Government decision-making; warns of practical consequences including hundreds of thousands of pounds in extra costs for churches like All Saints in Mudeford.”
Select, joint and other committees Chope currently sits on. Committee work is where much of the line-by-line scrutiny of bills and departments happens, away from the chamber.
| Committee | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Procedure Committee | Member | Select |
| Energy Security and Net Zero Committee | Member | Select |
| Modernisation Committee | Member | Select |
| Panel of Chairs | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Chope sits on 4.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 63 | 33.7% |
| Treasury | 46 | 24.6% |
| Home Office | 18 | 9.6% |
| Ministry of Justice | 13 | 7.0% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 10 | 5.3% |
| Department for Education | 5 | 2.7% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 5 | 2.7% |
| Department for Transport | 5 | 2.7% |
What is the current estimate of the time for resolution of applications for visas under the family route.
The Home Office keeps all aspects of the immigration system under regular review, including service standards for processing visa applications.All family visa applications are carefully considered in line with the published family visa proc…read full →
Representing the House of Commons Commission, if the Commission will publish the details of the 12 asbestos incidents in the Palace of Westminster to which reference is made on page 25 of the report entitled Delivering restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster: the costed proposals, published on 5 February 2026.
The table below outlines the twelve asbestos related incidents since 2016 which have occurred in the Palace, as outlined on page 25 of the R&R Costed Proposals Report.
What has been the cost to his Department of assessing claims under the Vaccine Damage Payments Scheme in each of the last four years for which information is available.
It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Representing the House of Commons Commission, what works are currently being undertaken to remove or isolate asbestos in the Palace of Westminster; and how many operatives are engaged in those works.
Over the last 12 months, a total of 40 tasks has been carried out by the Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractor within the Palace of Westminster to seal, encapsulate, or remove asbestos containing materials.Asbestos removal will take place as…read full →
Name of company or organisation: Carclew Limited
Name of company or organisation: Carclew Limited
(Updated 20 June 2017) |
Director of Carclew Limited, a small private company which provides business con Director of Carclew Limited, a small private company which provides business consultancy services but excludes advice on parliamentary or pu… |
Joint Treasurer of the British-American Parliamentary Group. This is an unpaid r Joint Treasurer of the British-American Parliamentary Group. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 12 July 2023
(Registered 31 Janu… |
Retired barrister.
Retired barrister.
(Updated 1 June 2015) |
Name: Christine Chope
Name: Christine Chope
Relationship: Spouse
Role: Secretary
Working pattern: Full time |
Source · Members API · Last amended 14 Apr 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 219,334 | 88.0% |
| Office Costs | 21,152 | 8.5% |
| MP Travel | 3,693 | 1.5% |
| Accommodation | 3,198 | 1.3% |
| Staff Travel | 1,864 | 0.7% |
| Total · 95 claims | 249,241 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Chope on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Christchurch | 16,941 | 35.8% | Won |
| 2019 | Christchurch | 33,894 | 65.2% | Won |
| 2017 | Christchurch | 35,230 | 69.6% | Won |
| 2015 | Christchurch | 28,887 | 58.1% | Won |
| 2010 | Christchurch | 27,888 | 56.4% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher ChopeWON | Con | 16,941 | 35.8 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Christchurch →