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Parliament's record since 1997: debates, questions, statements, votes, bills, committees and members' interests

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Christopher Chope

MP for Christchurch (Conservative).

Membership

  • MP for Christchurch, Conservative (5 July 2024 – now)
  • MP for Christchurch, Conservative (13 December 2019 – 30 May 2024)
  • MP for Christchurch, Conservative (9 June 2017 – 6 November 2019)
  • MP for Christchurch, Conservative (8 May 2015 – 3 May 2017)
  • MP for Christchurch, Conservative (6 May 2010 – 30 March 2015)
  • MP for Christchurch, Conservative (5 May 2005 – 12 April 2010)
  • MP for Christchurch, Conservative (7 June 2001 – 11 April 2005)
  • MP for Christchurch, Conservative (1 May 1997 – 14 May 2001)
  • MP for Southampton, Itchen, Conservative (11 June 1987 – 16 March 1992)
  • MP for Southampton, Itchen, Conservative (9 June 1983 – 18 May 1987)

Roles

  • Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (1 January 2003 – 1 January 2005)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Transport) (1 January 2002 – 1 January 2003)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury) (1 January 2001 – 1 January 2002)
  • Shadow Minister (Trade and Industry) (1 January 1998 – 1 January 1999)
  • Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (1 January 1997 – 1 January 1998)
  • Vice-Chair, Conservative Party (1 January 1997 – 1 January 1998)
  • The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (23 July 1990 – 14 April 1992)
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Environment) (10 September 1986 – 22 July 1990)

Christchurch: 2024 general election: majority 7,455 (15.7%).

Christchurch: 2019 general election: majority 24,617 (47.4%); 2017 general election: majority 25,171 (49.7%); 2015 general election: majority 18,224 (36.7%); 2010 general election: majority 15,410 (31.2%).

Christchurch: 2005 general election: majority 15,559 (30.2%); 2001 general election: majority 13,544 (27.3%); 1997 general election: majority 2,165 (3.9%).