Sir Christopher Chope
MP for Christchurch
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Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Prime Minister's Questions
No PMQs questions found for this MP.
Waiting times for patients living in the village of Burton outside Christchurch could be drastically cut if the local integrated care board were to approve the creation of a new branch surgery. That application has been outstanding for more than four months. Will the Secretary of State put a bomb under Dorset ICB and get it to approve it straight away?
Context
The question relates to a specific application for the creation of a new branch surgery in Burton, Christchurch, which has been outstanding for over four months.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting)
That sounds like an invitation to commit a criminal offence, and I think I will resist the temptation. I am sure that the ICB has heard the hon. Gentleman’s forceful representations, and we will make inquiries to get him an update.
Session: NHS Waiting Lists 2025-03-25
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Covid-19 Vaccination Harm
03 September 2025
Responding: Karin Smyth
Main Concerns
["The Secretary of State told Sir Jeremy Wright in June that the issue was still 'on boil.' Since summer 2021, there have been 21,444 claims under the vaccine damage payment scheme by June 2025, with 224 awards of £120,000 made for people who suffered death or serious injury as a result of vaccines. The complacency and denial from the Government persist despite evidence."]
Specific Asks
['The Government must clarify if they will review the vaccine damage payment scheme, which aspects are being reviewed, when evidence will be invited, and what the timescale is for all this.']
Lord Mandelson 2026-02-04
04 February 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
I beg to move, that an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, that he will be graciously pleased to give directions to require the Government to lay before this House all papers relating to Lord ...
Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme 2026-01-15
15 January 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The listed places scheme is a lifeline for volunteers and charities that look after historic churches, such as the Friends of Friendless Churches. The uncertainty surrounding the future of the scheme ...
Offshore Wind 2026-01-14
14 January 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Budget Resolutions 2025-11-27
27 November 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Chancellor is destroying the economy by putting up taxes, which has led to increased unemployment, diminished living standards, higher inflation and lost fiscal headroom. Labour's economic policy,...
Right to Trial by Jury 2025-11-27
27 November 2025
Urgent Question
Contributed to this debate
Will the Minister confirm the Government's plans to restrict the right to trial by jury in almost all cases? The urgency stems from recent reports suggesting changes that could undermine centuries of ...
COP30 2025-11-25
25 November 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Solar Development Newark 2025-09-02
02 September 2025
Adjournment Debate
Contributed to this debate
Madam Deputy Speaker, can I begin by thanking you—and, through you, Mr Speaker—for granting me this Adjournment debate? It is unusual to allocate Adjournment debates to members of the shadow Cabinet, ...
Business of the House 2025-05-22
22 May 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2025-05-12
12 May 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Minister for Border Security and Asylum introduced the new clause which amends the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 to extend employment prohibitions to other working arrangements such...
UK-US Trade and Tariffs 2025-04-03
03 April 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
GP practice in Burton, Dorset
27 October 2025
The petitioners are concerned about the closure of a long-standing GP practice in Burton, Dorset, which has been denied permission to reopen despite local needs and planning permissions for new housin...
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GP Practice in Burton, Dorset
02 September 2025
The petition addresses the closure of Burton’s only GP surgery in August 2024, which served the community for over 40 years, and the subsequent rejection by Dorset’s integrated care board of a new pra...
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Attendance
68.2%
15 of 22 votes
Aye Votes
6
27.3% of votes
No Votes
9
40.9% of votes
Abstentions
7
31.8% of votes
03 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 458
Noes: 104
Passed
28 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
Ayes: 103
Noes: 284
Failed
28 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
Ayes: 91
Noes: 287
Failed
27 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 9
Ayes: 91
Noes: 378
Failed
27 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1
Ayes: 88
Noes: 310
Failed
27 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 2
Ayes: 61
Noes: 311
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 195
Noes: 317
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial...
Ayes: 373
Noes: 106
Passed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Thir...
Ayes: 316
Noes: 194
Passed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 191
Noes: 326
Failed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 184
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Sentencing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 7
Ayes: 319
Noes: 127
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 344
Noes: 182
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 185
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 63 Stand part
Ayes: 348
Noes: 167
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 26
Ayes: 172
Noes: 334
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 9
Ayes: 181
Noes: 335
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 86 stand part
Ayes: 344
Noes: 173
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 25
Ayes: 187
Noes: 351
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 24
Ayes: 184
Noes: 331
Failed
12 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 7
Ayes: 188
Noes: 341
Failed
12 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 185
Noes: 344
Failed
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PMQs Asked
1
Ministerial Questions Asked
15
House of Commons Debates Involved
1
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
2
Petitions Presented
22
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 649 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
1.9
Ministerial Questions
-87% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
7.9
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-35% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
1.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+534% above average
This MP:
15
Average:
2.4
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
5.1
Petitions Presented
-11% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
2.2
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
-10% below average
This MP:
68.2
Average:
75.6
Important Context
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- - Activity quantity doesn't measure quality or effectiveness of representation
- - Some MPs focus more on constituency work than parliamentary questions
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This page tracks Sir Christopher Chope's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.