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 Seeks Stats On Immigration Appeals Under Human Rights Act 1998

Chris Seeks Stats On Immigration Appeals Under Human Rights Act 1998Christopher Chope Conservative, ChristchurchTo ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many appeals heard at the First-Tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum) were on the grounds that removal of the appellant from the UK was unla

Chris Seeks Number of Immigration Appeals Using Legal Aid

Chris Seeks Number of Immigration Appeals Using Legal AidChristopher Chope Conservative, ChristchurchTo ask the Secretary of State for Justice, in how many cases before the (a) First-Tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum) and (b) Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) has the applicant been

Chris Seeks Single Ownership Of Nuclear Site Planning

Chris Seeks Single Ownership Of Nuclear Site PlanningQ78        Sir Christopher Chope: Is not one of the key issues in regulation and licensing the need for applicants to have a one-stop shop? We are such a long way from that.

Chris Inquires Re Appointments to the Judiciary for Immigration and Asylum

Chris Inquires Re Appointments to the Judiciary for Immigration and AsylumChristopher Chope Conservative, ChristchurchTo ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people have applied for appointment as a (a) First-Tier Tribunal Judge (Immigration and Asylum) and (b) Upper Tribunal Judge (Immi

Chris Seeks Amendment On Council Tax Arrears Remote Hearings

Chris Seeks Amendment On Council Tax Arrears Remote Hearings Note: Entire Debate ShownChristopher Chope Conservative, Christchurch 1:55, 11 July 2025I beg to move amendment 1, page 1, line 22, leave out subsection (4).This amendment would exclude an amendment to paragraph 8(1A) of schedule 4 to

Chris Seeks Amendment On Secure Academy Plans

Chris Seeks Amendment On Secure Academy PlansNote: Entire Debate Included.Christopher Chope Conservative, Christchurch 1:23, 11 July 2025I beg to move amendment 1, page 1, line 12, leave out subsection (4).Judith Cummins Deputy Speaker (First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means), Chair, Restoration an