Christopher Chope MP: written questions

Written questions

• ProbateMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17945More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when will the probate application 1763-9735-8436-3140, submitted by David Bull on 24 November 2025, in respect of Beryl Patricia Bull, be granted.

  Answer: HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has checked the application referred to. The application cannot currently be granted as further enquiries need to be made before a grant can be issued.HMCTS apologises for the delay in progressing this application. ...

  Answered 16 Jul 2026

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• HM Courts and Tribunals ServiceMinistry of JusticeTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17944More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when will HM Courts & Tribunals Service reference number 1753292273313841 (a) be listed and (b) be heard.

  Answer: I can confirm the case you have referred to will be listed within August 2026 to be heard in September 2026. A notice of the hearing will be issued on the day of listing which will be approximately three weeks ahead of the hearing date.

  Answered 16 Jul 2026

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• Members: CorrespondenceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17298More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the oral contribution of the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade in response to the hon. Member for Christchurch on 17 June 2026, Official Report, column 841

  Answer: This particular letter was sent to the inbox of ex-Secretary of State, Jonathan Reynolds on 10 June 2026, which is why was not seen by officials until 13 July 2026. The Department will respond to the usual timeline. The measure was announced through a Wri...

  Answered 14 Jul 2026

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• Health Services: PatientsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16363More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Department of Health and Social Care or NHS England made or commissioned a clinical or patient safety impact assessment of the duty in paragraph 11C(2) of Schedule 3 to the National Hea

  Answer: The Department and NHS England considered the potential impacts of expanding Advice and Guidance (A&G) as part of the policy development process, including through clinical input, established governance arrangements, and equalities considerations. A&a...

  Answered 13 Jul 2026

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• Universal CreditDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15912More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the average time is between a Universal Credit enquiry being referred to the Agents Contact Team and resolution of that enquiry.

  Answer: The Department does not hold a routinely reported average time between a Universal Credit enquiry being referred to the Agents Contact Team and resolution of that enquiry. Enquiries referred to the Agents Contact Team can vary significantly in complexity ...

  Answered 9 Jul 2026

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• HM Courts and Tribunals ServiceMinistry of JusticeTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15911More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when will HM Courts & Tribunals Service reference number 175329227331384 (a) be listed and (b) be heard.

  Answer: We are unable to answer your enquiry because the reference number provided appears to be incorrect.HMCTS manages a range of different services, and the case reference is used to identify the service as well as the case. Reference numbers for HM Courts and...

  Answered 9 Jul 2026

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