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

Sir Chris Asks Key Covid19 Question of Boris Johnson During PMQs

Please see attached the text as taken from Hansard of Sir Chris's question to the Prime Minister regarding Covid19 in Prime Minister's Questions: Christopher Chope Conservative, Christchurch More than 1 million fellow citizens have recovered after testing positive for covid-19.

Sir Chris Requests Formal Response in Towns Fund Debate

Please see below the text as taken from Hansard of Sir Chris's Question to The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government in the House of Commons Towns Fund Debate: Christopher Chope Conservative, Christchurch May I ask my right hon.

Sir Chris Gives Support to the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill

Please see below the text as taken from Hansard of Sir Chris's supportive comments in the House of Commons during the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill: Christopher Chope Conservative, Christchurch  10:54 am, 23rd October 2020 It is a pleasure to follow my hon.

Sir Chris's Point of Order - Criminality & Liberty - House of Commons

Please see below the text as taken from Hansard of Sir Chris's Point of Order: Christopher Chope Conservative, Christchurch Further to that point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. I want to raise the issue of the inconsistency between quite a few of these remaining orders.

United Kingdom Internal Market Bill: Statement in the House of Commons

Please see below the text as taken from Hansard of Sir Chris's statement in the House of Commons during the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill: Christopher Chope Conservative, Christchurch  6:16 pm, 14th September 2020  It is a pleasure to follow Sammy Wilson, who served

Adjournment: Role of regulatory impact assessments in legislative scrutiny

Please see below the text as taken from Hansard of Sir Chris's Adjournment Debate on the role of regulatory impact assessments in legislative scrutiny: Sir Christopher Chope (Christchurch) (Con) I shall start with some quotes from my constituents about the Government: “The most inept and incompet

Written Question: Department of Transport

Sir Chris's QUESTION: Large Goods Vehicle Drivers: Driving Licences 67507 To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when he expects the DVLA to respond to the change of address registration application for an HGV driving licence, reference WM509761918GB, sent by recorded delivery on 7 May 2020

Chris Chope’s Public Sector Exit Payments Limitation Bill

Government agrees action plan to limit public sector exit payments following the debate on Chris Chope’s Public Sector Exit Payments Limitation Bill on Friday 13th March The Chief Secretary to the Treasury told the House of Commons in reply to Chris’ speech on his Bill that the Government woul