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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 23 Nov 2022
Misuse of Nitrous Oxide

"It is always pressing...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 23 Nov 2022
Misuse of Nitrous Oxide

"This debate can go on until half-past eleven, but not beyond, if that is the question the Minister is asking...."
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Written Question
Passports: Christchurch
Wednesday 9th November 2022

Asked by: Christopher Chope (Conservative - Christchurch)

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of when the application for an adult passport made by a resident of Christchurch constituency on 21 April 2022 with reference PEX 3534276509 will be processed; and for what reason there has been a delay.

Answered by Robert Jenrick

It is not His Majesty’s Passport Office practice to discuss individual cases in the public domain.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 31 Oct 2022
Western Jet Foil and Manston Asylum Processing Centres

"Is not the reason why Sweden and Germany do not countenance asylum seekers from Albania the fact that those countries do not have laws against modern slavery that are being abused and exploited by Albanian gangs?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 27 Oct 2022
Cross-Channel Migrants: Manston Facility

"What is the target date for ending this farce? Will my right hon. Friend explain to us that in Manston the conditions, although far from ideal, are a heck of a sight better than the conditions in squatter camps in Calais or on those overcrowded, dangerous boats crossing the channel? …..."
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Written Question
Cycling: Audio Equipment
Tuesday 11th October 2022

Asked by: Christopher Chope (Conservative - Christchurch)

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps the Government is taking to help enforce rule 66 of the Highway Code in relation to the wearing of headphones by cyclists; and if she will make a statement.

Answered by Jeremy Quin

Rule 66 of the Highway Code applies to cyclists and states that “you should:

  • avoid any actions that could reduce your control of your cycle
  • be considerate of the needs of other road users when riding in groups. You can ride two abreast and it can be safer to do so, particularly in larger groups or when accompanying children or less experienced riders. Be aware of drivers behind you and allow them to overtake (for example, by moving into single file or stopping) when you feel it is safe to let them do so
  • not ride close behind another vehicle in case it stops suddenly
  • not carry anything which will affect your balance or may get tangled up with your wheels or chain
  • be considerate of other road users, particularly blind and partially sighted pedestrians, and horse riders (see Rule H1). Let them know you are there when necessary, for example, by calling out or ringing your bell if you have one. It is recommended that a bell be fitted”.

It is important that cyclists know that the rules of the Highway Code and road traffic law applies to them. Enforcement of road traffic laws, including cycling offences, is an operational matter for the Police in conjunction with their local policing plans.

Written Question
Members: Correspondence
Tuesday 26th July 2022

Asked by: Christopher Chope (Conservative - Christchurch)

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when a reply will be sent to the hon. Member for Christchurch in response to his email to the Immigration Minister of 5 January 2022; and if she will make a statement.

Answered by Kevin Foster

The Home Office responded to the correspondence on 20 July 2022

Written Question
Immigration: Appeals
Thursday 21st July 2022

Asked by: Christopher Chope (Conservative - Christchurch)

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when written confirmation will be provided to the successful appellant in appeal HU/00496/2022, granted on 17 June 2022, so that she can establish her right to remain in the UK and her right to work.

Answered by Kevin Foster

We do not comment publicly on individual applications.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 14 Jun 2022
HM Passport Office Backlog

"rose—..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 14 Jun 2022
HM Passport Office Backlog

"I am grateful to my hon. Friend for giving way. He has described the current situation. Will he accept that some people, through no fault of their own, have been suffering as a result of the chaos? Will he apologise to those people unreservedly?..."
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