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 Inquires Regarding Public Cost Of Dangerous Dogs

Chris Inquires Regarding Public Cost Of Dangerous DogsChristopher Chope Conservative, ChristchurchTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many dogs alleged to be prohibited under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 were in kennels awaiting (a) assessment and (b) court determination at the

Chris Inquires About Why Published Benefit Fraud Guidance Has Been Withdrawn

Chris Inquires About Why Published Benefit Fraud Guidance Has Been WithdrawnChristopher Chope Conservative, ChristchurchTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, for what reason his department has withdrawn its published guidance on the benefits fraud investigation process.Lilian Greenwoo

Chris Seeks Number Of Disability Benefit Fraud Allegations

Chris Seeks Number Of Disability Benefit Fraud AllegationsChristopher Chope Conservative, ChristchurchTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many allegations of disability benefit fraud have been investigated in the last year for which information is available and how many resulted

Chris Offers Valuable Insights on the Highways Bill

Chris Offers Valuable Insights on the Highways BillChristopher Chope Conservative, Christchurch 2:51, 15 October 2026It is a pleasure to follow Daniel Francis. The different varieties of charges and how they are enforced is a problem not just for people with disabilities, but for general motorists.

Chris Chases A Probate Case

Chris Chases A Probate CaseChristopher Chope Conservative, ChristchurchTo ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when will the probate application 1763-9735-8436-3140, submitted by David Bull on 24 November 2025, in respect of Beryl Patricia Bull, be granted.Catherine Atkinson The Parliamentary Und

Chris Checks Defence Readiness Meeting Details

Chris Checks Defence Readiness Meeting DetailsChristopher Chope Conservative, ChristchurchTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference, to the statement by the Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry on 15th June 2026 in column 571, at what time did that meeting begin and at what ti

Chris Seeks Reason For Massive Rise In Balancing The Grid Cost

Chris Seeks Reason For Massive Rise In Balancing The Grid CostChristopher Chope Conservative, ChristchurchBalancing the grid is really important, but why is the cost of so doing rising from about £1.5 billion a year to £10 billion by 2030?Michael Shanks Minister of State (Department for Energy Secur