Sir Christopher ChopeMP expenses
£34,719 IPSA expenses in 2016-17
IPSA expenses cover the business costs of doing the job of an MP — staffing, office running costs, accommodation and travel — not personal salary. Full details on what counts as a claim are in the methodology.
Total claimed this year
£0
Total claimed — selected period (2016-17)
£34,719
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Spend by category — 2016-17
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £77 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £73 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £449 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £141 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £74 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £845 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £79 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £73 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £80 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £57 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £52 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £200 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £57 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £50 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £62 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £67 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £55 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £52 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £1,139 for Utilities in 2025-26.
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This MP claimed £168 for Utilities in 2023-24.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £79 for Utilities in 2023-24.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £229 for Utilities in 2023-24.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £719 for Utilities in 2023-24.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £732 for Utilities in 2023-24.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £323 for Utilities in 2023-24.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
Year-on-year trend
Sir Christopher Chope expenses by financial year
These totals sum the IPSA records currently held on this site for each financial year. The newest period can change as IPSA publishes further data. Category names are retained exactly as IPSA published them.
| Financial year | Published total | Largest published category | Records held | Open year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | £15,091 | Office Costs (£9,552) | 73 | View claims |
| 2024-25 | £11,113 | Travel and Subsistence (£11,113) | 2 | View claims |
| 2023-24 | £50,784 | Office Costs (£32,040) | 123 | View claims |
| 2022-23 | £33,443 | Office Costs (£17,893) | 77 | View claims |
| 2021-22 | £28,475 | Office Costs (£17,658) | 105 | View claims |
| 2020-21 | £31,493 | Office Costs (£23,103) | 103 | View claims |
| 2019-20 | £31,007 | Office Costs (£20,777) | 128 | View claims |
| 2018-19 | £27,584 | Office Costs (£14,780) | 74 | View claims |
| 2017-18 | £34,566 | Office Costs (£17,404) | 78 | View claims |
| 2016-17 | £34,719 | Office Costs (£19,270) | 76 | View claims |
| 2015-16 | £21,974 | Office Costs (£11,437) | 57 | View claims |
| 2014-15 | £26,606 | Office Costs (£14,355) | 68 | View claims |
| 2013-14 | £26,550 | Office Costs (£13,926) | 79 | View claims |
| 2012-13 | £18,977 | Office Costs (£10,987) | 48 | View claims |
| 2011-12 | £21,944 | Office Costs (£11,195) | 60 | View claims |
| 2010-11 | £22,047 | Office Costs (£8,346) | 33 | View claims |
A published total can differ from a simple count of visible individual claims because IPSA also publishes some annual totals and withholds some details for security or data protection. See the methodology.
Itemised claims
Download all claims (CSV)| Subcategory | Status | Description | Source | ||||
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| Office Costs | Utilities | £77 | 2025-26 | 29 Dec 2025 | Paid | Electricity — ovo energy bill sept/oct | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £73 | 2025-26 | 29 Dec 2025 | Paid | Electricity — ovo energy bill juy/august | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £449 | 2025-26 | 29 Dec 2025 | Paid | Gas — home office gas sep-dec | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £141 | 2025-26 | 29 Dec 2025 | Paid | Gas — home office gas june-sep | View source |
| Office Costs | Website hosting and design | £500 | 2025-26 | 29 Dec 2025 | Paid | website hosting and design for Chrischope.com-Nov | View source |
| Office Costs | Website hosting and design | £500 | 2025-26 | 29 Dec 2025 | Paid | website hosting and design for Chrischope.com-Dec | View source |
| Office Costs | Website hosting and design | £500 | 2025-26 | 29 Dec 2025 | Paid | website hosting and design for Chrischope.com-Oct | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £74 | 2025-26 | 22 Dec 2025 | Paid | Electricity — ovo energy bill august/sept | View source |
| Office Costs | Postage & couriers | £88 | 2025-26 | 18 Dec 2025 | Paid | stamps | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £72 | 2025-26 | 16 Dec 2025 | Paid | Landline & internet package — wessex internet phone and internet | View source |
| Office Costs | Newspapers, journals, magazines | £624 | 2025-26 | 12 Dec 2025 | Paid | six month renewal sub to Telegraph | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £193 | 2025-26 | 7 Dec 2025 | Paid | Landline & internet package — bt bill | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £86 | 2025-26 | 1 Dec 2025 | Paid | christmas cards | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £845 | 2025-26 | 14 Nov 2025 | Paid | Other fuel — heating oil for [***] [***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Newspapers, journals, magazines | £74 | 2025-26 | 10 Nov 2025 | Paid | timesnewpaper monthly sub -Aug | View source |
| Office Costs | Newspapers, journals, magazines | £67 | 2025-26 | 10 Nov 2025 | Paid | timesnewpaper monthly sub -April | View source |
| Office Costs | Newspapers, journals, magazines | £67 | 2025-26 | 10 Nov 2025 | Paid | timesnewpaper monthly sub -June | View source |
| Office Costs | Newspapers, journals, magazines | £67 | 2025-26 | 10 Nov 2025 | Paid | timesnewpaper monthly sub -July | View source |
| Office Costs | Newspapers, journals, magazines | £67 | 2025-26 | 10 Nov 2025 | Paid | timesnewpaper monthly sub -May | View source |
| Office Costs | Newspapers, journals, magazines | £74 | 2025-26 | 10 Nov 2025 | Paid | timesnewpaper monthly sub -Sept | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £193 | 2025-26 | 5 Nov 2025 | Paid | Landline & internet package — bt bill | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £108 | 2025-26 | 5 Nov 2025 | Paid | Banner December 2025 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £108 | 2025-26 | 5 Nov 2025 | Paid | Banner December 2025 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £108 | 2025-26 | 5 Nov 2025 | Paid | Banner December 2025 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £144 | 2025-26 | 5 Nov 2025 | Paid | Banner December 2025 | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Professional Services” in 2016-17. Browse all Professional Services claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liz Kendall Labour | £4,800 | 8 Feb 2017 | PRS Renewal — PRS |
| Caroline Nokes Conservative | £4,800 | 31 Aug 2016 | HR support — HR Consultancy |
| Heidi Alexander Labour | £4,800 | 17 Apr 2016 | PRS Annual subscription — PRS annual subscitpion |
| Sir James Cleverly Conservative | £4,250 | 1 Feb 2017 | Office Support — November-December 2016 |
| Sir Keir Starmer Labour | £3,600 | 21 Mar 2017 | PRS subscription |
| Yvette Cooper Labour | £3,600 | 30 Jun 2016 | constit office costs, training — DotEveryone IT training support |
| Sir James Cleverly Conservative | £3,500 | 29 Mar 2017 | Office Support — February and March 2017 |
| Ruth Cadbury Labour | £2,900 | 29 Jul 2016 | Web Site / data base - comms — Web site Data comms |
| Sir James Cleverly Conservative | £2,800 | 1 Nov 2016 | Office Support — August-October 2016 |
| George Freeman Conservative | £2,671 | 4 Jul 2016 | PRU Policy Research Unit — MP's Standard Subscription Service |
| Jess Phillips Labour | £2,499 | 1 Apr 2016 | Communication system — Managment of website and communicationsIP[***] |
| Louise Haigh Labour | £2,408 | 16 Feb 2017 | Professional Services — Brought-in professional services |
Conservative average — 2016-17
£13,895
All-MP average — 2016-17
£17,510
Outside financial interests
Separate from IPSA expenses, MPs must publicly register outside earnings, donations and support, gifts, land and property, shareholdings and other interests. Search all MPs' interests. Data from the UK Parliament Register of Members' Financial Interests, shown by category exactly as published.
7. Shareholdings
Shares in Carclew Limited
8. Miscellaneous
Director of Carclew Limited, a small private company which provides business consultancy services but excludes advice on parliamentary or public affairs (previously registered under Category 1 and updated 20 June 2017).
Registered 1 Apr 2026View sourceJoint Treasurer of the British-American Parliamentary Group. This is an unpaid role.
Registered 31 Jan 2024View sourceRetired barrister.
9. Family members employed
Christine Chope employed
Sir Christopher Chope expenses — common questions
- How much did Sir Christopher Chope claim in expenses in 2016-17?
- Sir Christopher Chope claimed £34,719 in IPSA business costs in 2016-17. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Sir Christopher Chope claim for?
- In 2016-17, Sir Christopher Chope's largest published IPSA category was Office Costs (£19,270). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Sir Christopher Chope's expenses data come from?
- Figures are imported from IPSA (the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority) and the UK Parliament Members API. Every amount links to its original IPSA source record.
Figures are presented without ranking or interpretation. Read the methodology for details on data sourcing and publication lag.