Sir Christopher Chope

Commons Debates - Petitions - EDMs (6) - Legislation tabled (131) - Commons Actions - Written Questions (247)

Conservative

Member for Christchurch

chopec@parliament.uk

Select Committees

Panel of Chairs (since January 2020)
Procedure Committee (since March 2020)
Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union (since March 2020)
Environmental Audit Committee (since March 2020)

3 APPG memberships (as of 24 Sep 2020)

Electric Aviation, Historic Vehicles, Park Homes

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Sparring Partners

Philip Davies (Conservative) (35 debate interactions) View debates with Philip Davies John Bercow (Speaker) (29 debate interactions) View debates with John Bercow Andrea Leadsom (Conservative) (16 debate interactions) View debates with Andrea Leadsom View All MP Sparring Partners

Department Debates

Department of Health and Social Care (59 debate contributions) View Department of Health and Social Care debates
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (49 debate contributions) View Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government debates
HM Treasury (37 debate contributions) View HM Treasury debates
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Legislation Debates

Voyeurism (Offences) Act 2019 - Government Bill (5,298 words contributed) View Voyeurism (Offences) Act 2019 - Government Bill debates
Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018 - Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill) (3,790 words contributed) View Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018 - Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill) debates
Parking (Code of Practice) Act 2019 - Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill) (3,682 words contributed) View Parking (Code of Practice) Act 2019 - Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill) debates
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Significant Christchurch Petitions

Highest Christchurch signature proportion

Status	Signatures	Title
Open	126 of 32,450 (0.39%)	Include animal charities in emergency funding due to the coronavirus pandemic. Gov Responded - 15 Jul 2020
Open	114 of 48,636 (0.23%)	Limit the Sale and Use of Fireworks to Organisers of Licensed Displays Only Gov Responded - 13 Aug 2020
Open	52 of 23,107 (0.23%)	Stop Forestry England granting licenses for Fox & Hare hunts
Open	231 of 124,869 (0.19%)	Take action to stop illegal immigration and rapidly remove illegal immigrants Gov Responded - 8 Oct 2020
Open	65 of 35,355 (0.18%)	Create a Minister for Hospitality in the UK Government

Most Christchurch signatures

Status	Signatures	Title
Open	796 of 906,325 (0.09%)	End child food poverty – no child should be going hungry
Open	310 of 179,130 (0.17%)	Offer more support to the arts (particularly Theatres and Music) amidst COVID-19 Gov Responded - 20 Jul 2020
Open	281 of 381,952 (0.07%)	Prevent gyms closing due to a spike in Covid 19 cases
Open	231 of 124,869 (0.19%)	Take action to stop illegal immigration and rapidly remove illegal immigrants Gov Responded - 8 Oct 2020
Open	222 of 198,687 (0.11%)	Allow football fans to attend matches at all levels Gov Responded - 21 Oct 2020

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Most recent EDMs signed by Sir Christopher Chope

Date Tabled	Title	Signatures
19 Dec 2019	Sir Christopher Chope signed this EDM on Friday 20th December 2019 Big Ben chiming on the day of Brexit Tabled by: Mr Mark Francois (Conservative - Rayleigh and Wickford) That this House notes the ongoing refurbishment works on the Elizabeth Tower and the fact that during this period Big Ben currently only chimes for Remembrance Sunday and New Year's Eve; further notes that the United Kingdom will now leave the European Union at 11.00pm GMT on 31 January 2020; …	53 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jan 2020) Signatures by party: Conservative: 47 Democratic Unionist Party: 5 Independent: 1
11 Apr 2019	Sir Christopher Chope signed this EDM on Thursday 11th April 2019 Exiting the European Union Tabled by: Sir William Cash (Conservative - Stone) That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019 (S.I., 2019, No. 859), dated 11 April 2019, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 April 2019, be annulled.	82 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2019) Signatures by party: Conservative: 72 Democratic Unionist Party: 7 Independent: 2 Non-affiliated: 1

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Commons initiatives

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90 Bills introduced by Sir Christopher Chope

Title	Bill Type	Last Event	Next Event Date	Last Updated
Green Belt (Protection) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	2nd reading: House of Commons 15 March, 2019		18 Mar 2019, 10:42 a.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to establish a national register of green belt land in England; to restrict the ability of local authorities to de-designate green belt land; to make provision about future development of de-designated green belt land; and for connected purposes.
High Speed 2 Phase 1 (Reviews of Public Expenditure) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	2nd reading: House of Commons		15 Feb 2019, 12:39 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to require the carrying out and publication of reviews of the level of public expenditure in connection with the High Speed 2 rail line (Phase 1); to establish procedures in connection with changes in these levels; and for connected purposes.
Tax Rates and Duties (Review) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	2nd reading: House of Commons		7 Dec 2018, 1:11 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to require the Government to publish an annual review of the net yield to HM Treasury of tax rates and duties levied, including estimates of the impact on yield of changes to rates of those taxes and duties; and for connected purposes.
Sublet Property (Offences) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	2nd reading: House of Commons		7 Dec 2018, 1:10 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make the breach of certain rules relating to sub-letting rented accommodation a criminal offence; to make provision for criminal sanctions in respect of unauthorised sub-letting; and for connected purposes.
Student Loans (Debt Interest) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	2nd reading: House of Commons		7 Dec 2018, 1:10 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to limit the rate of interest chargeable on outstanding student loan debt; and for connected purposes.
Stamp Duty Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	2nd reading: House of Commons		7 Dec 2018, 1:10 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision for the reduction of stamp duty rates on residential property.
Speed Limits (England) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	2nd reading: House of Commons		7 Dec 2018, 1:08 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to prohibit permanent derogations from a 30 mile per hour speed limit in built-up areas in England; to make provision for the circumstances in which speed limits below 30 miles per hour may be introduced; and for connected purposes.
Schools Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	2nd reading: House of Commons		7 Dec 2018, 1:07 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to enable schools to select pupils on the basis of published criteria; to allow schools to determine maximum class sizes; to remove restrictions on the expansion of the number of pupils in schools and on the creation of new schools; and for connected purposes.
Public Services (Availability) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	2nd reading: House of Commons		7 Dec 2018, 1:07 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision about the availability of public services during weekday evenings, at weekends and on bank holidays; and for connected purposes.
Mobile Homes and Park Homes Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	2nd reading: House of Commons		7 Dec 2018, 1:02 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to require the use of published criteria to determine whether mobile homes and park homes are liable for council tax or non-domestic rates; to make provision in relation to the residential status of such homes; to amend the Mobile Home Acts; and for connected purposes.
Manufactured Goods (Trade) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	2nd reading: House of Commons		7 Dec 2018, 1:02 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to remove certain restrictions on the production and sale of goods manufactured in the United Kingdom for use in the United Kingdom, in connection with the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU; and for connected purposes.
Local Roads (Investment) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	2nd reading: House of Commons		7 Dec 2018, 1:01 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision about the maintenance and repair of roads by local authorities in England; to make provision for prescribing the use of funds for this purpose; and for connected purposes.
Import Tariff (Reduction) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	2nd reading: House of Commons		7 Dec 2018, 1:01 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision for the reduction of tariffs on goods imported into the United Kingdom; and for connected purposes.
Healthcare (Local Accountability) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	2nd reading: House of Commons		7 Dec 2018, 1 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision about the accountability of clinical commissioning groups; to make provision about local referendums on NHS sustainability and transformation plans; and for connected purposes.
Fruit and Vegetables (Classification) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	2nd reading: House of Commons		7 Dec 2018, 1 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision for fruit and vegetables to be classified by flavour, condition and size for the purposes of sale in the UK; and for connected purposes.
Fishing (Access to Territorial Waters) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	2nd reading: House of Commons		7 Dec 2018, 12:59 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to restrict the rights of vessels not registered in the United Kingdom to fish in territorial waters; and for connected purposes.
Employment Opportunities Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	2nd reading: House of Commons		7 Dec 2018, 12:58 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to introduce more freedom, flexibility and opportunity for those seeking employment in the public and private sector; and for connected purposes.
Electoral Commission (Duties) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	2nd reading: House of Commons		7 Dec 2018, 12:58 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to impose duties on the Electoral Commission to investigate allegations of electoral fraud and other breaches of electoral law and to act as the prosecuting authority for such offences; and for connected purposes.
Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	2nd reading: House of Commons		7 Dec 2018, 12:57 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to reduce Value Added Tax on domestic energy bills; and for connected purposes.
Criminal Fraud (Private Prosecutions) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	2nd reading: House of Commons		7 Dec 2018, 12:57 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision about private prosecutions in cases of suspected criminal fraud in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes.
Bat Habitats Regulation (No. 2) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	2nd reading: House of Commons		7 Dec 2018, 12:56 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision to enhance the protection available for bat habitats in the non-built environment and to limit the protection for bat habitats in the built environment where the presence of bats has a significant adverse impact upon the users of buildings; and for connected purposes.
Armed Forces (Volunteer Reserve) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	2nd reading: House of Commons		7 Dec 2018, 12:56 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision for the recruitment and retention of Volunteer Reserves for the Armed Forces; to make provision for the eligibility for deployment of such reserves; and for connected purposes.
Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 6 Nov 2020	26 Oct 2020, 10:34 a.m.
A Bill to create offences in respect of persons who have entered the UK illegally or who have remained in the UK without legal authority; and for connected purposes.
Electronic Cigarettes (Regulation) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 6 Nov 2020	26 Oct 2020, 10:26 a.m.
A Bill to make provision for the regulation of the sale and use of electronic cigarettes; to exempt electronic cigarettes from UK law derived from the Tobacco Products Directive; and for connected purposes.
Local Authorities (Borrowing and Investment) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 6 Nov 2020	26 Oct 2020, 10:25 a.m.
A Bill to make provision about the acquisition of land and property by local authorities in England outside their own local authority boundaries; to limit the power of local authorities to invest in commercial risk-taking enterprises; to limit public borrowing by local authorities for non-core activities; and for connected purposes.
Caravan Sites Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 6 Nov 2020	26 Oct 2020, 10:20 a.m.
A Bill to amend the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 to remove planning permission requirements for caravan site licence applicants; and for connected purposes.
Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	2nd reading: House of Commons 23 October, 2020	2nd reading: House of Commons 6 Nov 2020	26 Oct 2020, 10:08 a.m.
A Bill to amend the Mobile Homes Act 1983; and for connected purposes.
Local Roads (Investment) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 5 Mar 2021	22 Oct 2020, 12:32 p.m.
A Bill to make provision about the maintenance and repair of roads by local authorities in England; and for connected purposes.
Working Time and Holiday Pay Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 5 Mar 2021	22 Oct 2020, 12:31 p.m.
A Bill to make provision for the expiration of the Working Time Regulations 1998; to provide for regulations governing working time; to make provision about holiday pay for employees; and for connected purposes.
Public Services (Availability) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 5 Mar 2021	22 Oct 2020, 12:31 p.m.
A Bill to make provision about the availability of public services during weekday evenings, at weekends and on bank holidays; and for connected purposes.
Benefits and Public Services (Restriction) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 5 Mar 2021	22 Oct 2020, 12:30 p.m.
A Bill to make provision to restrict the entitlement of non-UK citizens to publicly-funded benefits and services; and for connected purposes.
International Payments (Audit) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 5 Mar 2021	22 Oct 2020, 12:28 p.m.
A Bill to make provision to require cost-benefit analysis and independent audit before payments are made by the Government to a foreign country or international organisation; and for connected purposes.
Net Zero Carbon Emissions (Audit) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 5 Mar 2021	22 Oct 2020, 12:28 p.m.
A Bill to make provision for an independent audit of the costs and benefits of meeting the requirement under the Climate Change Act 2008 for net United Kingdom carbon emissions to be zero by 2050; and for connected purposes.
National Health Service (Co-Funding and Co-Payment) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 15 Jan 2021	25 Sep 2020, 11:17 a.m.
A Bill to make provision for co-funding and for the extension of co-payment for NHS services in England; and for connected purposes.
Foreign Nationals (Criminal Offender and Prisoner Removal) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 15 Jan 2021	25 Sep 2020, 11:16 a.m.
A Bill to make provision for the removal from the United Kingdom of foreign national criminal offenders and prisoners; and for connected purposes.
Border Control Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 15 Jan 2021	25 Sep 2020, 11:15 a.m.
A Bill to make provision about requirements for non-UK citizens seeking leave to enter the United Kingdom; to make provision about a process for the removal from the United Kingdom of non-UK citizens, in certain circumstances and on the basis of established criteria; and for connected purposes.
Speed Limits (England) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 13 Nov 2020	12 Jun 2020, 3:15 p.m.
A Bill to prohibit permanent derogations from a 30 mile per hour speed limit in built-up areas in England; to make provision for the circumstances in which speed limits below 30 miles per hour may be introduced; and for connected purposes.
Stamp Duty Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 13 Nov 2020	12 Jun 2020, 3:15 p.m.
A Bill to make provision for the reduction of stamp duty rates on residential property.
Student Loans (Debt Discharge) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 13 Nov 2020	12 Jun 2020, 2:01 p.m.
A Bill to make provision about the forgiveness or discharge of student loan debt in certain circumstances; to make provision about the treatment of student loan debt in bankruptcy proceedings; and for connected purposes.
Sublet Property (Offences) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 13 Nov 2020	12 Jun 2020, 2 p.m.
A Bill to make the breach of certain rules relating to sub-letting rented accommodation a criminal offence; to make provision for criminal sanctions in respect of unauthorised sub-letting; and for connected purposes.
Value Added Tax Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 13 Nov 2020	12 Jun 2020, 2 p.m.
A Bill to enable the maximum turnover threshold for exemption from the requirement to register for VAT to be raised; to make provision for the exemption of certain goods and services from liability to VAT; and for connected purposes.
Local Authorities (Removal of Council Tax Restrictions) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 13 Nov 2020	12 Jun 2020, 1:45 p.m.
A Bill to make provision for the removal of restrictions on principal local authorities in England to set levels of council tax; and for connected purposes.
Student Loans (Debt Interest) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 13 Nov 2020	12 Jun 2020, 1:44 p.m.
A Bill to limit the rate of interest chargeable on outstanding student loan debt; and for connected purposes.
Public Service Broadcasters (Privatisation) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 13 Nov 2020	12 Jun 2020, 1:38 p.m.
A Bill to make provision for the privatisation of the British Broadcasting Corporation and Channel 4; and for connected purposes.
BBC Licence Fee (Civil Penalty) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 13 Nov 2020	12 Jun 2020, 1:30 p.m.
A Bill to make provision to decriminalise the non-payment of the BBC licence fee.
International Development Assistance (Definition) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 12 Mar 2021	13 May 2020, 5:55 p.m.
A Bill to make provision about the definition of international development assistance; and for connected purposes.
Free Trade (Education and Reporting) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 12 Mar 2021	13 May 2020, 5:53 p.m.
A Bill to impose duties relating to the provision of public education on free trade; to require regular reports from government on trade arrangements with other countries; and for connected purposes.
Deregulation Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 12 Mar 2021	13 May 2020, 5:52 p.m.
A Bill to make provision for the reduction of burdens resulting from legislation for businesses or other organisations or for individuals; to make provision for the repeal or amendment of regulations; to make provision about the exercise of regulatory powers and functions; and for connected purposes.
Tax Rates and Duties (Review) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 12 Mar 2021	13 May 2020, 5:52 p.m.
A Bill to require the Government to publish an annual review of the net yield to HM Treasury of tax rates and duties levied, including estimates of the impact on yield of changes to rates of those taxes and duties; and for connected purposes.
Anxiety in Schools (Environmental Concerns) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 12 Mar 2021	13 May 2020, 5:52 p.m.
A Bill to make provision for guidance to schools about reducing anxiety about environmental concerns among pupils and staff; and for connected purposes.
Criminal Fraud (Private Prosecutions) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 15 Jan 2021	13 May 2020, 5:36 p.m.
A Bill to make provision about private prosecutions in cases of suspected criminal fraud in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes.
Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 15 Jan 2021	13 May 2020, 5:36 p.m.
A Bill to reduce Value Added Tax on domestic energy bills; and for connected purposes.
Judicial Appointments and Retirements (Age Limits) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 15 Jan 2021	13 May 2020, 5:35 p.m.
A Bill to repeal provisions for the compulsory retirement of holders of judicial office on the grounds of age; to remove upper age limits for appointment to judicial office; and for connected purposes.
Mobile Homes and Park Homes Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 15 Jan 2021	13 May 2020, 5:35 p.m.
A Bill to require the use of published criteria to determine whether mobile homes and park homes are liable for council tax or non-domestic rates; to make provision in relation to the residential status of such homes; to amend the Mobile Home Acts; and for connected purposes.
Schools Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 15 Jan 2021	13 May 2020, 5:34 p.m.
A Bill to enable schools to select pupils on the basis of published criteria; to allow schools to determine maximum class sizes; to remove restrictions on the expansion of the number of pupils in schools and on the creation of new schools; and for connected purposes.
Human Rights and Responsibilities Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 15 Jan 2021	13 May 2020, 5:34 p.m.
A Bill to require persons bringing claims or proceedings under the Human Rights Act 1998 to satisfy a test of reasonableness and equity; and for connected purposes.
Healthcare (Local Accountability) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 15 Jan 2021	13 May 2020, 5:32 p.m.
A Bill to make provision about the local accountability of clinical commissioning groups; and for connected purposes.
Housing Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 15 Jan 2021	13 May 2020, 5:32 p.m.
A Bill to amend Part 3 of the Housing Act 2004 to provide that any selective licensing scheme for residential accommodation extends to social housing.
Anxiety (Environmental Concerns) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 15 Jan 2021	13 May 2020, 5:31 p.m.
A Bill to place a duty on the Secretary of State to reduce anxiety about environmental concerns among the general population; and for connected purposes.
Decarbonisation of Road Transport (Audit) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 15 Jan 2021	13 May 2020, 5:31 p.m.
A Bill to make provision for independent audits of the costs and benefits of the decarbonisation of road transport, and of the regulation of the sale and production of petrol, diesel and hybrid cars; and for connected purposes.
Bat Habitats Regulation Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 27 Nov 2020	13 May 2020, 5:28 p.m.
A Bill to make provision to limit the protection for bat habitats in the built environment where the presence of bats has a significant adverse impact upon the users of buildings; and for connected purposes.
Green Belt Protection Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 27 Nov 2020	13 May 2020, 5:28 p.m.
A Bill to establish a national register of green belt land in England; to restrict the ability of local authorities to de-designate green belt land; to make provision about future development of de-designated green belt land; and for connected purposes.
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	2nd reading: House of Commons	2nd reading: House of Commons 27 Nov 2020	13 May 2020, 5:27 p.m.
A Bill to limit exit payments made by public sector organisations to employees; and for connected purposes.
Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill 2019-21 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Ten Minute Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)	2nd reading: House of Commons 27 Nov 2020	13 May 2020, 5:26 p.m.
A Bill to require public authorities to exercise their statutory powers to investigate and take enforcement action for breaches of the law; to make provision for sanctions for failing to take such action; and for connected purposes.
Free Trade (Education and Reporting) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)		20 Mar 2019, 6:38 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to impose duties relating to the provision of public education on free trade; to require regular reports from government on trade arrangements with other countries; and for connected purposes.
Coastal Path (Definition) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)		15 Mar 2019, 5:08 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision for the definition of a coastal path in England in respect of the coastal access duty under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009; and for connected purposes.
Value Added Tax Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)		8 Feb 2019, 1:47 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to enable the maximum turnover threshold for exemption from the requirement to register for VAT to be raised; to make provision for the exemption of certain goods and services from liability to VAT; and for connected purposes.
Affordable Home Ownership Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Ten Minute Bill	1st reading: House of Commons 24 October, 2017		7 Dec 2018, 12:52 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision for affordable home ownership; to require the inclusion of rent to buy homes in the definition of affordable housing; to make provision for a minimum proportion of new affordable housing to be available on affordable rent to buy terms; to provide relief from stamp duty when an affordable rent to buy home is purchased; and for connected purposes.
Principal Local Authorities (Grounds for Abolition) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)		26 Nov 2018, 12:46 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to prohibit principal local authorities being abolished in the absence of the authority of its elected councillors and a local referendum; and for connected purposes.
Local Authorities (Borrowing and Investment) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)		26 Nov 2018, 12:45 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision about the acquisition of land and property by local authorities in England outside their own local authority boundaries; to limit the power of local authorities to invest in commercial risk-taking enterprises; to limit public borrowing by local authorities for non-core activities; and for connected purposes.
National Health Service (Co-Funding and Co-Payment) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)		26 Nov 2018, 12:45 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision for co-funding and for the extension of co-payment for NHS services in England; and for connected purposes.
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)		26 Nov 2018, 12:42 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to limit exit payments made by public sector organisations to employees; and for connected purposes.
Local Audit (Public Access to Documents) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)		26 Nov 2018, 11:53 a.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to amend the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 to extend public access to certain documents that are commercially confidential and documents relating to NHS bodies in England; and for connected purposes.
Border Control Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)		26 Nov 2018, 11:51 a.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision about the requirements for non-UK citizens seeking leave to enter the United Kingdom; to make provision about a process for the removal from the United Kingdom of non-UK citizens, in certain circumstances and on the basis of established criteria; and for connected purposes.
Voter Registration Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)		26 Nov 2018, 10:54 a.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to prohibit persons from being registered to vote in Parliamentary elections in more than one constituency; and for connected purposes.
International Payments (Audit) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)		25 Oct 2018, 12:56 p.m.
A Bill to make provision to require cost-benefit analysis and independent audit before payments are made by the Government to a foreign country or international organisation; and for connected purposes.
Student Loans (Debt Discharge) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)		25 Oct 2018, 11:59 a.m.
A Bill to make provision about the forgiveness or discharge of student loan debt in certain circumstances; to make provision about the treatment of student loan debt in bankruptcy proceedings; and for connected purposes.
Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)		25 Oct 2018, 11:46 a.m.
A Bill to create offences in respect of persons that have entered the UK illegally or who have remained in the UK without legal authority; and for connected purposes.
BBC Licence Fee (Civil Penalty) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)		12 Sep 2018, 1:58 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision to decriminalise the non-payment of the BBC licence fee.
Judicial Appointments and Retirements (Age Limits) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)		7 Sep 2018, 2:14 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to repeal provisions for the compulsory retirement of holders of judicial office on the grounds of age; to remove upper age limits for appointment to judicial office; and for connected purposes.
Electronic Cigarettes (Regulation) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)		18 Jun 2018, 2:31 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision for the regulation of the sale and use of electronic cigarettes; to exempt electronic cigarettes from UK law derived from the Tobacco Products Directive; and for connected purposes.
Benefits and Public Services (Restriction) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)		18 Jun 2018, 2:30 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision to restrict the entitlement of non-UK citizens to publicly-funded benefits and services; and for connected purposes.
International Development Assistance (Definition) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)		18 Jun 2018, 2:25 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision about the definition of international development assistance; and for connected purposes.
Local Authorities (Removal of Council Tax Restrictions) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons 5 September, 2017		13 Dec 2017, 1:52 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision for the removal of restrictions on principal local authorities in England to set levels of council tax; and for connected purposes.
Foreign Nationals (Criminal Offender and Prisoner Removal) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)		6 Sep 2017, 2:34 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision for the removal from the United Kingdom of foreign national criminal offenders and of prisoners who are citizens of European Union Member States; and for connected purposes.
Deregulation Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)		6 Sep 2017, 2:23 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision for the reduction of burdens resulting from legislation for businesses or other organisations or for individuals; to make provision for the repeal or amendment of regulations; to make provision about the exercise of regulatory powers and functions; and for connected purposes.
Public Service Broadcasters (Privatisation) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)		6 Sep 2017, 12:59 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision for the privatisation of the British Broadcasting Corporation and Channel 4; and for connected purposes.
Human Rights and Responsibilities Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)		6 Sep 2017, 12:53 p.m.
A Bill to require persons bringing claims or proceedings under the Human Rights Act 1998 to satisfy a test of reasonableness and equity; and for connected purposes.
Holiday Pay Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)		6 Sep 2017, 12:53 p.m.
A Bill to make provision about holiday pay for employees; and for connected purposes.
Working Time (Regulations) Bill 2017-19 Presented by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)	Private Members' Bill Presentation Bill	1st reading: House of Commons (no debate)		6 Sep 2017, 12:50 p.m.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision for the expiration of the Working Time Regulations 1998; to provide for regulations governing working time; and for connected purposes.

4 Bills supported by Sir Christopher Chope

Parliamentary Constituencies (Amendment) Bill 2019-21 - Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)
Sponsor - Mr Peter Bone (CON)

Voter Registration (No. 2) Bill 2017-19 - Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)
Sponsor - Mr Peter Bone (CON)

General Election (Leaders’ Debate) Bill 2017-19 - Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)
Sponsor - Mr Peter Bone (CON)

Prisons (Interference with Wireless Telegraphy) Act 2018 - Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)
Sponsor - Maria Caulfield (CON)

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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

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Planning Permission: Local Press Council Tax: Empty Property Small Business Grants Fund: Dorset Horticulture: Coronavirus Small Businesses: Coronavirus Homelessness: Coronavirus Multiple Occupation: Standards Parking: Codes of Practice Multiple Occupation: Licensing Landlords: Registration Chemical Weapons: Wiltshire Council Tax: Christchurch Members: Correspondence Council Tax: Dorset Council Tax: Dorset Council Tax: Dorset Council Tax: Dorset Council Tax: Dorset Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Gardening Leave Council Tax: Dorset Council Tax: Dorset Local Government: Dorset Judicial Review: Christchurch Borough Council Local Government: Dorset Local Government: Dorset Local Government: Dorset Local Government: Dorset Local Government: Dorset Local Government: Dorset Local Government: Dorset Local Government: Dorset Local Government: Dorset Local Government Finance Local Government: Dorset Unitary Councils: Dorset Unitary Councils Local Government Local Government: Dorset Local Government: Dorset Local Government Finance Local Government: Reorganisation Local Government: Dorset Local Government: Reorganisation Local Government: Dorset Local Government: Redundancy Pay Local Government: Disclosure of Information Council Tax: Dorset Local Government: Dorset Housing: Dorset Local Government: Dorset Housing: Dorset Local Government: Dorset Local Government: Dorset Council Tax: Dorset Unitary Councils: Dorset Local Government: Dorset Local Government: Christchurch Local Government: Dorset Local Government: Dorset Local Government Finance: Dorset Council Tax Local Government: Redundancy Pay Council Tax: Dorset Local Government: Dorset Council Tax: Dorset Local Government: Dorset Right to Buy Scheme: Housing Associations Planning Permission: Christchurch Local Government: Reorganisation Local Government: Reorganisation Local Government: Reorganisation Affordable Housing Affordable Housing Affordable Housing Affordable Housing Social Rented Housing Social Rented Housing: Prosecutions Kensington and Chelsea Borough Council: Redundancy Pay Right to Buy Scheme: Housing Associations Council Tax Planning Permission: Christchurch Planning Permission: Christchurch Combined Authorities: Dorset Non-domestic Rates: Rural Areas

Department of Health and Social Care

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Coronavirus Act 2020 Coronavirus: Disease Control Public Health Foetal Anticonvulsant Syndrome Coronavirus: Disease Control Surgery Dental Services: Coronavirus Health Services: Private Sector Care Homes: Coronavirus Care Homes: Coronavirus Care Homes: Coronavirus Care Homes: Hospitals Exercise Cygnus: Disclosure of Information Emergencies: Disclosure of Information General Practitioners Hospitals: Dairy Products Coronavirus: Hospitals Nurses: Qualifications 5G: Health Hazards Pharmacy2U South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust: Community First Responders NHS: Pharmacy2U Poultry Meat: Chlorine Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Nusinersen Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Drugs Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Drugs Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Drugs Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Drugs Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Drugs Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Drugs Chemical Weapons: Salisbury Trimethylaminuria: Research Diabetes: Medical Equipment Colorectal Cancer: Screening Personality Disorders South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust St Leonards Hospital Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Medical Treatments E. Coli: Dorset

HM Treasury

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Duty Free Allowances Air Passenger Duty: Coronavirus Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Tourism: Coronavirus Mortgages: Coronavirus Overseas Companies: Iraq Financial Services: Iraq Public Sector: Redundancy Pay Treasury: Brexit VAT: Tax Thresholds Fuels: VAT VAT Housing: Insulation Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill Public Sector: Redundancy Pay Public Sector: Redundancy Pay Public Sector: Redundancy Pay Public Sector: Redundancy Pay Public Sector: Redundancy Pay Public Sector: Redundancy Pay Members: Correspondence Public Sector: Redundancy Pay Public Sector: Redundancy Pay

Department for Transport

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Department for Transport: Staff Driving Tests Driving Tests Bus Services: Coronavirus Large Goods Vehicle Drivers: Driving Licences Bus Services Driving: Licensing Motorcycles: Coronavirus Motorcycles: Coronavirus Department for Transport: Brexit Bus Services: Disability Driving Tests: Bournemouth Driving: Licensing Driving Tests: Bournemouth Cross Country Trains: North of England Driving: Licensing Taxis: Migrant Workers

Ministry of Justice

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Prison Service: Dairy Products Probate Probate: Fees and Charges Probate Probate: Winchester Parole Coroners Coroners: Dorset Children Act 1989 (Amendment) (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill [HL] Post-mortems Post-mortems Prison Sentences Prisoners' Transfers