The Westminster lensMP · Conservative and Unionist Party · Sitting since 1 May 1997

Christopher Chope.

Conservative and Unionist Party MP for Christchurch.

Commons votes
251/521
48% attendance · top 90% of MPs
Party alignment
47%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
484
across 125 debates · 32,472 words
Written Qs
187
187 answered · 0 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026

Conservative and Unionist Party MP in Liberal Democrats-controlled territory.

Sir Christopher Chope is the Conservative MP for Christchurch, and has been an MP continually since 1 May 1997.

§ 01Voting record.251 divisions · most recent 23 Mar 2026

By issue — what do they vote on most?

Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.

Taxation80
Economy51
Crime & Policing29
Constitution and Democracy23
Pensions18
Education16
Local Government15
Energy14

Source · The Public Whip · Hansard

Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.

Moments where the whip was free, or where Chope broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.

DateBill / motionVoteWhip
13 Nov 2024Draft Windsor Framework (Non-Commercial Movement of Pet Animals) Regulations 2024No
Freevs party
§ 02Speeches.484 contributions · 125 debates · 32,472 words

Words spoken, by topic.

Health15,802
Local Government13,911
Economy & Jobs10,827
Crime9,467
Environment4,215
Culture Community3,714
Social Care3,150
Con avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP

Source · Hansard

Recent contributions.

28 Apr

Park Home Owners

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

377 words·Read
26 Mar

Local Government Reorganisation

Previous forced mergers like Bournemouth-Poole have resulted in increased council tax, debt accumulation, and service inefficiency despite local opposition, showing reorganisation

78 words·Read
12 Feb

Driving Test Waiting Times

Fundamental problem is DVSA being state-controlled without competition; privatisation would enable faster access to driving tests.

38 words·Read
15 Jan

Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme

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.

81 words·Read
Showing 4 of 484·All 484 speeches
§ 03Committees & roles.4 current appointments

Current memberships.

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.

CommitteeRoleType
Procedure CommitteeMemberSelect
Energy Security and Net Zero CommitteeMemberSelect
Modernisation CommitteeMemberSelect
Panel of ChairsMemberSelect

Source · UK Parliament Committees API

What this means.

Committee member

Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Chope sits on 4.

§ 04Written questions.187 tabled · 187 answered · 12 Sept 2024 → 24 Mar 2026

Top departments asked.

DepartmentQsShare
Department of Health and Social Care6333.7%
Treasury4624.6%
Home Office189.6%
Ministry of Justice137.0%
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero105.3%
Department for Education52.7%
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs52.7%
Department for Transport52.7%

Most recent.

24 Mar 2026·Home Office·Answered

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 →

11 Mar 2026·House of Commons Commission·Answered

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.

11 Mar 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered

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.

11 Mar 2026·House of Commons Commission·Answered

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 →

Showing 4 of 187·All 187 written questions
§ 05Register & expenses.5 declared interests · £249k claimed FY 24_25

Register of interests.

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

IPSA expenses.

Category£Share
Staffing219,33488.0%
Office Costs21,1528.5%
MP Travel3,6931.5%
Accommodation3,1981.3%
Staff Travel1,8640.7%
Total · 95 claims249,241100%
Showing 5 of 95·All 95 IPSA claims

Source · IPSA · FY 24_25

§ 06This week in Westminster.Order paper · refreshed daily

Nothing tabled for Chope on the published Order Paper this week.

§ 07Electoral history.5 contests · 2010, 2024
YearConstituencyVotesShareResult
2024Christchurch16,94135.8%Won
2019Christchurch33,89465.2%Won
2017Christchurch35,23069.6%Won
2015Christchurch28,88758.1%Won
2010Christchurch27,88856.4%Won

2024 — full result, Christchurch.

CandidateVotes%
Christopher ChopeWONCon16,94135.8

Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Christchurch

Sources, methods & last update
Method The dispatch paragraphs are AI-generated from the public sources listed below. Every figure links to its source. If we’re wrong, please tell us — corrections within 48 hours.
DivisionsHansard
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
SpeechesHansard · 32,472 words
16 Jul 2024 → 14 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
187 tabled · 187 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
4 current
RegisterMembers API
5 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£249,241 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
DCLEAPIL