Member of Parliament
Sir Christopher Chope
Christopher claimed £249,241 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, above the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks Sir Christopher Chope #239 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #61 of 117 Conservative MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#239
of 645 MPs nationally
#61
of 117 Conservative MPs
#13
of 58 MPs in South West
+£23,094
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£219,334
Highest: Staffing
£3,198
Lowest: Accommodation
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£249,241
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£219,334
Staffing
£21,152
Office
£3,198
Accommodation
£5,556
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £250,820 | £219,334 |
| Office Budget: £33,020 | £21,152 |
| Accommodation Budget: £6,630 | £3,198 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £5,556 |
Annual total spend
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Sir Christopher Chope claim in expenses?
Sir Christopher Chope claimed a total of £249,241 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Sir Christopher Chope rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Sir Christopher Chope ranks #239 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #61 of 117 Conservative MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source