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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 15 Jan 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"Does the hon. Lady accept that there are practical consequences flowing from the intolerable delay in the Government making an announcement about the scheme? For example, repairs are under way at All Saints church in Mudeford and at Christchurch priory, and the consequence of the Government not doing anything about …..."
Christopher Chope - View Speech

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 15 Jan 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"Does the hon. Lady agree that there are practical consequences flowing from the failure of the—[Interruption.]..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
14 Jan 2026 - Public Order - View Vote Context
Christopher Chope (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 2 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 301 Noes - 110
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 14 Jan 2026
Offshore Wind

"How are the figures that the Secretary of State has announced today compatible with the Climate Change Committee’s seventh carbon budget last year, which said that the cost of offshore wind at 2023 prices would be £37.80 per megawatt-hour in 2035? He has just announced £90.91 per megawatt-hour, so how …..."
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Written Question
Coronavirus: Vaccination
Wednesday 14th January 2026

Asked by: Christopher Chope (Conservative - Christchurch)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the meeting between the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention and the hon. Member for Christchurch on 5 November 2025, what progress has been made on possible reform to the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme for claims relating to Covid-19 vaccinations; and what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Budget on the affordability of proposals for change.

Answered by Ashley Dalton - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

I am grateful for the Hon. Member's continued focus on this important issue, and for meeting with me on 5 November 2025.

I continue to actively review options for the reform of the scheme, and the Department is engaging with other Government departments as part of this process. Discussions have taken place on limitation period for court claims, following the meeting on 5 November 2025.

Any reforms would need to be prioritised as part of future business planning processes.

I am meeting with vaccine bereaved families in the coming weeks to provide them with a further update on this work.

Written Question
Coronavirus: Vaccination
Wednesday 14th January 2026

Asked by: Christopher Chope (Conservative - Christchurch)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the meeting between the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention and the hon. Member for Christchurch on 5 November 2025, what progress has been made on consulting with the Cabinet Office on increasing the limitation period for court claims relating to harm from Covid-19 vaccinations.

Answered by Ashley Dalton - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

I am grateful for the Hon. Member's continued focus on this important issue, and for meeting with me on 5 November 2025.

I continue to actively review options for the reform of the scheme, and the Department is engaging with other Government departments as part of this process. Discussions have taken place on limitation period for court claims, following the meeting on 5 November 2025.

Any reforms would need to be prioritised as part of future business planning processes.

I am meeting with vaccine bereaved families in the coming weeks to provide them with a further update on this work.

Division Vote (Commons)
13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context
Christopher Chope (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 91 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 348 Noes - 167
Division Vote (Commons)
13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context
Christopher Chope (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 92 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 184 Noes - 331
Division Vote (Commons)
13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context
Christopher Chope (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 89 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 172 Noes - 334
Division Vote (Commons)
13 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context
Christopher Chope (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 91 Conservative Aye votes vs 1 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 181 Noes - 335