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Written questions by Chope.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Christopher Chope this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

Department:All (212)Department of Health and Social Care (76)Treasury (46)Home Office (20)Ministry of Justice (14)Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (10)Department for Work and Pensions (7)Department for Transport (7)Department for Education (6)House of Commons Commission (5)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (5)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (5)Department for Culture, Media and Sport (4)

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3 Feb 2026·Treasury·Answered
Asked

What the annual cost to the Exchequer is of the exemption from VAT on repairs enjoyed by museums and galleries.

Reply

HMRC does not hold data that specifically relates to the refunds of VAT on repairs enjoyed by museums and galleries. HMRC does not hold information on VAT revenue from specific products or services because businesses are not required to provide figures at a product level on their VAT returns, as this would impose an excessive administrative burden.

3 Feb 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
Asked

When the Minister plans to respond to the email from the hon. Member for Christchurch dated 26 November 2025 on the use of civil enforcement powers by local authorities.

Reply

Following a search, I can confirm that the Department holds no record of receiving this email. If a copy can be forwarded a response will be provided.

21 Jan 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
Asked

How many awards had been made under the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme for claims arising from Covid-19 vaccines as at 31 December 2025.

Reply

Data from the NHS Business Services Authority, the administrators of the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS), shows that as of 31 December 2025, 246 VDPS awards have been made for claims relating to COVID-19 vaccinations.Information on COVID-19 claims to the VDPS is published on a quarterly basis by the NHS Business Service Authority. Further information is available at the following link:https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/vdps-covid-19

19 Jan 2026·Treasury·Answered
Asked

If she will publish the analysis carried out by HMRC which was used as evidence to conclude that removing the requirement to charge VAT on local authority sports and leisure activities would not significantly distort competition in the sector.

Reply

The analysis carried out by HMRC relating to the VAT treatment of local authority sports and leisure activities is not suitable for publication. The detailed analysis drew on information from a range of sources, some subject to contractual non-disclosure conditions and confidential taxpayer information. Disclosure of the analysis could prejudice possible future policy decisions and negatively impact the honesty and openness of similar future analytical exercises.

14 Jan 2026·Treasury·Answered
Asked

Pursuant to the answer of 6 January 2026 to question 101311, whether the hon. Member's representation was written or oral.

Reply

Ministers routinely engage with MPs throughout the year. MPs may submit their views through the Stakeholder Representation Portal, by corresponding with Ministers, or by sharing the views of their constituents through routine engagement. HM Treasury does not publish individual representations made on behalf of respondents.

14 Jan 2026·Treasury·Answered
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Pursuant to the answer of 6 January 2026 to question 101316, whether the hon. Member's representation was written or oral.

Reply

Ministers routinely engage with MPs throughout the year. MPs may submit their views through the Stakeholder Representation Portal, by corresponding with Ministers, or by sharing the views of their constituents through routine engagement. HM Treasury does not publish individual representations made on behalf of respondents.

14 Jan 2026·Treasury·Answered
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Pursuant to the answer of 6 January 2026 to question 101310, whether the hon. Member's representation was written or oral.

Reply

Ministers routinely engage with MPs throughout the year. MPs may submit their views through the Stakeholder Representation Portal, by corresponding with Ministers, or by sharing the views of their constituents through routine engagement. HM Treasury does not publish individual representations made on behalf of respondents.

14 Jan 2026·Treasury·Answered
Asked

Pursuant to the answer of 6 January 2026 to question 101317, whether the hon. Member's representation was written or oral.

Reply

Ministers routinely engage with MPs throughout the year. MPs may submit their views through the Stakeholder Representation Portal, by corresponding with Ministers, or by sharing the views of their constituents through routine engagement. HM Treasury does not publish individual representations made on behalf of respondents.

14 Jan 2026·Treasury·Answered
Asked

Pursuant to the answer of 6 January 2026 to question 101319, whether the hon. Member's representation was written or oral.

Reply

Ministers routinely engage with MPs throughout the year. MPs may submit their views through the Stakeholder Representation Portal, by corresponding with Ministers, or by sharing the views of their constituents through routine engagement. HM Treasury does not publish individual representations made on behalf of respondents.

14 Jan 2026·Treasury·Answered
Asked

Pursuant to the answer of 6 January 2026 to question 101308, whether the hon. Member's representation was written or oral.

Reply

Ministers routinely engage with MPs throughout the year. MPs may submit their views through the Stakeholder Representation Portal, by corresponding with Ministers, or by sharing the views of their constituents through routine engagement. HM Treasury does not publish individual representations made on behalf of respondents.

14 Jan 2026·Treasury·Answered
Asked

Pursuant to the answer of 6 January 2026 to question 101309, whether the hon. Member's representation was written or oral.

Reply

Ministers routinely engage with MPs throughout the year. MPs may submit their views through the Stakeholder Representation Portal, by corresponding with Ministers, or by sharing the views of their constituents through routine engagement. HM Treasury does not publish individual representations made on behalf of respondents.

14 Jan 2026·Treasury·Answered
Asked

Pursuant to the answer of 6 January 2026 to question 101320, whether the hon. Member's representation was written or oral.

Reply

Ministers routinely engage with MPs throughout the year. MPs may submit their views through the Stakeholder Representation Portal, by corresponding with Ministers, or by sharing the views of their constituents through routine engagement. HM Treasury does not publish individual representations made on behalf of respondents.

14 Jan 2026·Treasury·Answered
Asked

Pursuant to the answer of 6 January 2026 to question 101313, whether the hon. Member's representation was written or oral.

Reply

Ministers routinely engage with MPs throughout the year. MPs may submit their views through the Stakeholder Representation Portal, by corresponding with Ministers, or by sharing the views of their constituents through routine engagement. HM Treasury does not publish individual representations made on behalf of respondents.

14 Jan 2026·Treasury·Answered
Asked

Pursuant to the answer of 6 January 2026 to question 101315, whether the hon. Member's representation was written or oral.

Reply

Ministers routinely engage with MPs throughout the year. MPs may submit their views through the Stakeholder Representation Portal, by corresponding with Ministers, or by sharing the views of their constituents through routine engagement. HM Treasury does not publish individual representations made on behalf of respondents.

14 Jan 2026·Treasury·Answered
Asked

Pursuant to the answer of 6 January 2026 to question 101325, whether the hon. Member's representation was written or oral.

Reply

Ministers routinely engage with MPs throughout the year. MPs may submit their views through the Stakeholder Representation Portal, by corresponding with Ministers, or by sharing the views of their constituents through routine engagement. HM Treasury does not publish individual representations made on behalf of respondents.

14 Jan 2026·Treasury·Answered
Asked

Pursuant to the answer of 6 January 2026 to question 101312, whether the hon. Member's representation was written or oral.

Reply

Ministers routinely engage with MPs throughout the year. MPs may submit their views through the Stakeholder Representation Portal, by corresponding with Ministers, or by sharing the views of their constituents through routine engagement. HM Treasury does not publish individual representations made on behalf of respondents.

14 Jan 2026·Treasury·Answered
Asked

Pursuant to the answer of 6 January 2026 to question 101324, whether the hon. Member's representation was written or oral.

Reply

Ministers routinely engage with MPs throughout the year. MPs may submit their views through the Stakeholder Representation Portal, by corresponding with Ministers, or by sharing the views of their constituents through routine engagement. HM Treasury does not publish individual representations made on behalf of respondents.

14 Jan 2026·Treasury·Answered
Asked

Pursuant to the answer of 6 January 2026 to question 101314, whether the hon. Member's representation was written or oral.

Reply

Ministers routinely engage with MPs throughout the year. MPs may submit their views through the Stakeholder Representation Portal, by corresponding with Ministers, or by sharing the views of their constituents through routine engagement. HM Treasury does not publish individual representations made on behalf of respondents.

14 Jan 2026·Treasury·Answered
Asked

Pursuant to the answer of 6 January 2026 to question 101318, whether the hon. Member's representation was written or oral.

Reply

Ministers routinely engage with MPs throughout the year. MPs may submit their views through the Stakeholder Representation Portal, by corresponding with Ministers, or by sharing the views of their constituents through routine engagement. HM Treasury does not publish individual representations made on behalf of respondents.

14 Jan 2026·Treasury·Answered
Asked

Pursuant to the answer of 6 January 2026 to question 101321, whether the hon. Member's representation was written or oral.

Reply

Ministers routinely engage with MPs throughout the year. MPs may submit their views through the Stakeholder Representation Portal, by corresponding with Ministers, or by sharing the views of their constituents through routine engagement. HM Treasury does not publish individual representations made on behalf of respondents.

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