Committees

In the UK Parliament, committees are groups of MPs or Peers who examine specific issues in more detail than can be done in debates.

Some committees focus on checking the government’s decisions and spending, while others investigate specific topics and proposed legislation.

Christopher Chope is currently a member of the following committees:

Member, Procedure Committee

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Member, Energy Security and Net Zero Committee

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Member, Modernisation Committee

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Member, Panel of Chairs

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Committee memberships held in the past

• Member, Procedure Committee ( 2 Mar 2020 to 30 May 2024)
• Member, Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union ( 2 Mar 2020 to 16 Jan 2021)
• Member, Environmental Audit Committee ( 2 Mar 2020 to 30 May 2024)
• Member, Panel of Chairs (15 Jan 2020 to 30 May 2024)
• 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, Housing, Communities and Local Government 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)
• Member, Trade & Industry Committee ( 5 Jul 1999 to 4 Mar 2002)
• Member, Procedure Committee ( 9 Jun 1983 to 28 Jan 1987)

All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs)

All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) are informal cross-party groups made up of MPs and Peers who share an interest in a particular country or subject.

They do not have formal powers or funding, but can book rooms on the parliamentary estate and may receive funding from outside organisations and companies.

We source information on APPG memberships from lists on APPG websites or asking APPGs for unpublished lists. Please report any incorrect or outdated information.

Christopher Chope is an officer of the following groups

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Community Development (Vice Chair)

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• Purpose: To raise awareness among British parliamentarians of methods and best practice to improve the stability of families and communities.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Croatia (Vice Chair)

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• Purpose: To foster closer relations between the United Kingdom and Croatia.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Energy Studies (Officer)

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• Purpose: To inform the parliamentarians of the day on the energy issues of the day.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: http://pges.org.uk/
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Gardening and Horticulture Group (Vice Chair)

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• Purpose: To promote and facilitate communication and understanding between representatives of the world of gardening and horticulture and Members of both Houses.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Pandemic Response and Recovery (Vice Chair)

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• Purpose: To provide a forum for open debate on pandemic management, to prevent avoidable suffering and loss in the future and ensure public health measures are proportional to the risk. To scrutinise the safety and regulatory approval of Covid-19 vaccines and review financial arrangements for anyoneharmed or bereaved by them.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://appgpandemic.org/
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Park Homes (Chair & Registered Contact)

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• Purpose: To bring together parliamentarians, park homeowners and industry representatives to discuss issues of common interest including legislation and its enforcement to eliminate abuse and disadvantage.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://www.parkhome.org.uk/appg/
• APPG register: Parliament website

Christopher Chope is a member of the following groups

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All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group

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• Purpose: To promote understanding of the significant contribution of brewing and pubs to the UK economy and wider society, including their economic, social, cultural and historic importance, contribution to tourism, the social responsibility exercised by the sector, and also supporting the UK's brewing and pub sectors worldwide.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Haiti

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• Purpose: To foster greater bilateral relations between the UK and Haiti; to facilitate a space for parliamentarians to exchange views and information about Haiti on different areas; and to contribute to further Haiti's long-term development.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Mutuals

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• Purpose: To discuss and support mutuals.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: http://appgmutuals.coop/
• APPG register: Parliament website

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Britain-Palestine All-Party Parliamentary Group

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• Purpose: To foster good relations and understanding between Britain and Palestine and to promote a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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South Western Railway All-Party Parliamentary Group

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• Purpose: The APPG focuses on improving and supporting rail services along the South Western Railway network. It brings together MPs from constituencies served by the network, addressing issues such as infrastructure investment, rail fares, service reliability, and passenger experience.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Steel and Metals-Related Industries

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• Purpose: To ensure a fair deal for the UK steel and metal related industries by liaising with and lobbying the government, to raise the profile of cultural, environmental and social issues in the industry and its communities, and to research and develop policies which will promote thriving steel and cast metal industries in the UK.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Tennis

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• Purpose: To promote the sport of tennis, and to enable MPs and peers to play tennis matches together and compete with outside tennis teams.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Wine of Great Britain

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• Purpose: To identify how Whitehall departments, in conjunction with Members of the Commons and Lords, can support producers of wine from grapes grown across the UK, to ensure that relevant legislation and regulations, combined with innovative support and trade deals, can deliver a profitable sector for the domestic and export markets.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://winegb.co.uk/politics/appg-2/
• APPG register: Parliament website