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Christopher Chope’s voting in Parliament
Christopher Chope is a Conservative MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Conservative MPs.
However, Christopher Chope sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:
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Christopher Chope consistently voted against allowing marriage between two people of same sex; comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for. Show votes
0 votes for, 7 votes against, 1 absence, between 2004–2019. Conservative, 13 votes, between 2004–2019
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Christopher Chope generally voted against new high speed rail infrastructure; comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for. Show votes
1 vote for, 3 votes against, 5 absences, between 2013–2021. Conservative, 10 votes, between 2013–2021
We have lots more plain English analysis of Christopher Chope’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Christopher Chope’s full vote analysis page for more.
Christopher Chope has quite often rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.
Recent appearances
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Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill: Second Reading – Christopher Chope. Private Members' Bills
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Caravan Sites Bill: Second Reading – Christopher Chope. Private Members' Bills
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Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill: Second Reading – Christopher Chope. Private Members' Bills
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Profile
Conservative MP for Christchurch
Entered the House of Commons on 9 June 1983 — General election
Also represented Southampton, Itchen
Expenses
Topics of interest
Christopher Chope campaigned to leave the European Union
Source: BBC
- Department of Health and Social Care
- Transport
- Treasury
- Home Department
- Health
- Coronavirus: Vaccination
- Congestion Charging
- Local Government: Dorset
- Individual Learning Accounts
- Official Travel
Currently held offices
- Member, Procedure Committee (since 2 Mar 2020)
- Member, Environmental Audit Committee (since 2 Mar 2020)
- Member, Panel of Chairs (since 15 Jan 2020)
Other offices held in the past
- Member, Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union (2 Mar 2020 to 16 Jan 2021)
- Member, Committee of Privileges (26 Oct 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
- Member, Committee on Standards (26 Oct 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
- Member, Procedure Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
- Member, Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
- Member, Home Affairs Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
- Member, Panel of Chairs (22 Jun 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
- Member, Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee (18 Apr 2017 to 3 May 2017)
- Member, Procedure Committee (21 Nov 2016 to 3 May 2017)
- Member, Committee of Privileges (28 Oct 2015 to 3 May 2017)
- Member, Committee on Standards (9 Sep 2015 to 3 May 2017)
- Member, Scottish Affairs Committee (6 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
- Member, Justice Committee (4 Nov 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Member, Committee of Privileges (7 Jan 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Member, Committee on Standards (7 Jan 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Member, Standards and Privileges Committee (12 Dec 2012 to 7 Jan 2013)
- Member, Political and Constitutional Reform Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Member, Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill (Joint Committee) (1 May 2008 to 22 Jul 2008)
- Member, Administration Committee (6 Nov 2006 to 6 May 2010)
- Member, Procedure Committee (12 Dec 2005 to 6 May 2010)
- Member, Panel of Chairs (24 May 2005 to 3 May 2017)
- Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (1 Jan 2003 to 1 Jan 2005)
- Shadow Spokesperson (Transport) (1 Jan 2002 to 1 Jan 2003)
- Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury) (1 Jan 2001 to 1 Jan 2002)
- Member, Trade & Industry Committee (5 Jul 1999 to 4 Mar 2002)
- Shadow Minister (Trade and Industry) (1 Jan 1998 to 1 Jan 1999)
- Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (1 Jan 1997 to 1 Jan 1998)
- Vice-Chair, Conservative Party (1 Jan 1997 to 1 Jan 1998)
- The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (23 Jul 1990 to 14 Apr 1992)
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Environment) (10 Sep 1986 to 22 Jul 1990)
- Member, Procedure Committee (9 Jun 1983 to 28 Jan 1987)
Previous MPs in this constituency
Future MPs in this constituency
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
- Chairman, Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill Committee (4 out of 19)
- Chairman, Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee (3 out of 5)
- Chairman, Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill Committee (6 out of 11)
- Chairman, Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
- Health and Social Care (National Data Guardian) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
- Chairman, Higher Education and Research Bill Committee (1 out of 14)
- Chairman, Savings (Government Contributions) Bill Committee (3 out of 5)
- Chairman, Homelessness Reduction Bill Committee (0 out of 7)
- Chairman, High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill Committee (0 out of 2)
- Chairman, Education and Adoption Bill Committee (5 out of 10)
- Chairman, High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill Committee (1 out of 3)
- Chairman, High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill Committee (2 out of 6)
- Chairman, High-Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
- House of Lords (Expulsion and Suspension) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
- Chairman, Armed Forces (Service Complaints and Financial Assistance) Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
- Chairman, Deregulation Bill Committee (9 out of 18)
- Leasehold Reform (Amendment) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
- Mobile Homes Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
- Chairman, Children and Families Bill Committee (10 out of 19)
- Chairman, Defamation Bill Committee (1 out of 5)
- Chairman, Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee (2 out of 5)
- Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims (Amendment) bill Committee (0 out of 1)
- Chairman, Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill Committee (8 out of 20)
- Local Government Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
- Legislation (Territorial Extent) Bill Committee (0 out of 2)
- Chairman, Flood and Water Management Bill Committee (4 out of 10)
- Chairman, Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
- Chairman, Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill Committee (11 out of 18)
- Chairman, National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
- Chairman, Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
- Chairman, Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill Committee (9 out of 18)
- Chairman, Child Maintenance and Other Payments Bill Committee (7 out of 11)
- Financial Mutuals Arrangements Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
- Crown Employment (Nationality) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
- Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
- Chairman, Education and Inspections Bill Committee (10 out of 21)
- Road Safety Bill Committee (9 out of 9)
- Traffic Management Bill Committee (9 out of 9)
- Civil Partnership Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
- School Transport Bill Committee (2 out of 4)
- Industrial and Provident Societies Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
- Finance Bill Committee (13 out of 16)
Register of Members’ Interests
Last updated: 23 Jan 2023.
1. Employment and earnings
Director of Carclew Limited; small private company which provides business consultancy services but excludes advice on parliamentary or public affairs. (Updated 20 June 2017)
7. (i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital
Carclew Limited. (Updated 20 June 2017)
8. Miscellaneous
Retired barrister. (Updated 1 June 2015)
9. Family members employed and paid from parliamentary expenses
I employ my wife, Christine Chope, as Secretary.
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