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Note: All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) are informal, cross-party groups formed by MPs and Members of the House of Lords who share a common interest in a particular policy area, region or country. APPGs have no official status within Parliament.
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13 Current APPG Officers
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No other APPG Memberships
6 APPG Memberships
Compassionate Politics , Denmark , Electoral Campaigning Transparency , Football Club , Steel and Metal Related Industries , UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Compassionate Politics , Denmark , Electoral Campaigning Transparency , Football Club , Steel and Metal Related Industries , UK Shared Prosperity Fund
22 APPG Memberships
Afghanistan , Britain-Pakistan Trade and Tourism , British Museum , British Muslims , China , Down Syndrome , Electric Vehicles , Ethnic Minority Business Owners , Germany , Hospitality and Tourism , India , International Students , Ireland and the Irish in Britain , Jordan , Media , Mongolia , Muslim Women , Respiratory Health , Sri Lanka , Tidy Britain , Ukraine , Union
Afghanistan , Britain-Pakistan Trade and Tourism , British Museum , British Muslims , China , Down Syndrome , Electric Vehicles , Ethnic Minority Business Owners , Germany , Hospitality and Tourism , India , International Students , Ireland and the Irish in Britain , Jordan , Media , Mongolia , Muslim Women , Respiratory Health , Sri Lanka , Tidy Britain , Ukraine , Union
28 APPG Memberships
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community , Antibiotics , Bangladesh , British Hindus , Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK (CANZUK) , Crossrail , Down Syndrome , Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Professionals , Extreme Poverty , Gaps in Support , Gasworks Redevelopment , Global Tuberculosis , Hong Kong , Honour Based Abuse , India , Indian Traditional Sciences , Liver Disease and Liver Cancer , London's Planning and Built Environment , Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases , Mutuals , Nepal , Nutrition for Development , Population, Development and Reproductive Health , Sixth Form Education , Social Integration , Sri Lanka , United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development , Youth Affairs
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community , Antibiotics , Bangladesh , British Hindus , Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK (CANZUK) , Crossrail , Down Syndrome , Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Professionals , Extreme Poverty , Gaps in Support , Gasworks Redevelopment , Global Tuberculosis , Hong Kong , Honour Based Abuse , India , Indian Traditional Sciences , Liver Disease and Liver Cancer , London's Planning and Built Environment , Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases , Mutuals , Nepal , Nutrition for Development , Population, Development and Reproductive Health , Sixth Form Education , Social Integration , Sri Lanka , United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development , Youth Affairs
Flick Drummond
Vice Chair (Middle East and North Africa)
Conservative - Meon Valley
Joined: 21st April 2021
15 APPG Memberships
Afghanistan , Armed Forces Covenant , Bahrain , Broadband and Digital Communication , Internet, Communications and Technology , Liver Disease and Liver Cancer , Saudi Arabia , South Western Railway , United Nations Women , University of Hull , Veterans , Wine of Great Britain , Women and Work , Women, Peace and Security , Yemen
Afghanistan , Armed Forces Covenant , Bahrain , Broadband and Digital Communication , Internet, Communications and Technology , Liver Disease and Liver Cancer , Saudi Arabia , South Western Railway , United Nations Women , University of Hull , Veterans , Wine of Great Britain , Women and Work , Women, Peace and Security , Yemen
15 APPG Memberships
British Museum , Business Travel , Challenger Banks and Building Societies , Data Poverty , Ethics and Sustainability in Fashion , Football , Football Club , Formula One , Hospitality and Tourism , Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery , Missing Children and Adults , Peak District , Tackling Loneliness and Connected Communities , Union , War Heritage
British Museum , Business Travel , Challenger Banks and Building Societies , Data Poverty , Ethics and Sustainability in Fashion , Football , Football Club , Formula One , Hospitality and Tourism , Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery , Missing Children and Adults , Peak District , Tackling Loneliness and Connected Communities , Union , War Heritage
Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury
Vice Chair (Latin America)
Liberal Democrat - Life peer
Joined: 21st April 2021
12 APPG Memberships
BBC , British Museum , Channel 4 , Creative Diversity , Dance , Italy , ITV , Latin America , Media , Mexico , Music Education , Publishing
BBC , British Museum , Channel 4 , Creative Diversity , Dance , Italy , ITV , Latin America , Media , Mexico , Music Education , Publishing
Baroness Northover
Vice Chair (Sub-Saharan Africa)
Liberal Democrat - Life peer
Joined: 8th April 2020
24 APPG Memberships
Africa , Angola , Bahrain , Canada , Channel Islands , China , Democratic Republic of Congo , Gibraltar , Global Health , Greenland , Latin America , Mongolia , Nepal , Nigeria , Population, Development and Reproductive Health , Qatar , Saudi Arabia , South Africa , United Arab Emirates , United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development , Wilton Park , Women in Parliament , Zambia , Zimbabwe
Africa , Angola , Bahrain , Canada , Channel Islands , China , Democratic Republic of Congo , Gibraltar , Global Health , Greenland , Latin America , Mongolia , Nepal , Nigeria , Population, Development and Reproductive Health , Qatar , Saudi Arabia , South Africa , United Arab Emirates , United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development , Wilton Park , Women in Parliament , Zambia , Zimbabwe
10 APPG Memberships
Adult Education , Armed Forces , Defence and Security Issues , Drones and Modern Conflict , Falkland Islands , Hospice and End of Life Care , Magnitsky Sanctions , Polar Regions , Polo , Veterans
Adult Education , Armed Forces , Defence and Security Issues , Drones and Modern Conflict , Falkland Islands , Hospice and End of Life Care , Magnitsky Sanctions , Polar Regions , Polo , Veterans
Lord Watson of Invergowrie
Vice Chair (Australia & New Zealand)
Labour - Life peer
Joined: 6th June 2018
5 APPG Memberships
Dalits , Dentistry and Oral Health , Domestic Violence and Abuse , Respiratory Health , Social Enterprise
Dalits , Dentistry and Oral Health , Domestic Violence and Abuse , Respiratory Health , Social Enterprise
Contact Details
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Mr John Baron MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA. Tel: 020 7219 8138.
Email: baronj@parliament.uk
Public Enquiry Point:
Ruth Loeffler, British Council, 10 Spring Gardens, London SW1A 2BN. Tel: 07517 829 601
Email: ruth.loeffler@britishcouncil.org
Secretariat:
The British Council acts as the group's secretariat. https://www.britishcouncil.org/
Group's Website:
Benefits in Kind
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Date
12 Feb 2022
12 Feb 2022
Source
The British Council
The British Council
Description
Secretariat From : 12/02/2022 To : 11/02/2023
Secretariat From : 12/02/2022 To : 11/02/2023
Value
£27,001
£27,001
Date
12 Feb 2021
12 Feb 2021
Source
The British Council
The British Council
Description
Secretariat From : 12/02/2021 To : 11/02/2022
Secretariat From : 12/02/2021 To : 11/02/2022
Value
£27,001
£27,001
Date
12 Feb 2020
12 Feb 2020
Source
The British Council
The British Council
Description
Secretariat From : 12/02/2020 To : 11/02/2021
Secretariat From : 12/02/2020 To : 11/02/2021
Value
£27,001
£27,001
Date
18 Jul 2018
18 Jul 2018
Source
British Council
British Council
Description
Secretariat From : 18/07/2018 To : 17/07/2019
Secretariat From : 18/07/2018 To : 17/07/2019
Value
£27,001
£27,001
Date
18 Jul 2017
18 Jul 2017
Source
British Council
British Council
Description
Secretariat From : 18/07/2017 To : 17/07/2018
Secretariat From : 18/07/2017 To : 17/07/2018
Value
£46,501
£46,501
Date
29 Jun 2016
29 Jun 2016
Source
British Council
British Council
Description
Secretariat From : 29/06/2016 To : 28/06/2017
Secretariat From : 29/06/2016 To : 28/06/2017
Value
£16,501
£16,501
Date
29 Jun 2015
29 Jun 2015
Source
British Council
British Council
Description
Secretariat From : 29/06/2015 To : 31/12/2015
Secretariat From : 29/06/2015 To : 31/12/2015
Value
£4,501
£4,501
No direct financial benefits are on record for the British Council APPG
Former APPG Officers
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Lord Brennan
Vice Chair (Middle East and North Africa)
Non-affiliated - Life peer
Joined: 21st April 2021Departed: 9th February 2022
Lloyd Russell-Moyle
Vice Chair (Youth)
Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown
Joined: 21st April 2021Departed: 9th February 2022
21 APPG Memberships
Bahá'í Faith , British Overseas Territories , CBD (Cannabidiol) Products , Council Housing , Democracy and Human Rights in the Gulf , Drug Policy Reform , Gasworks Redevelopment , HIV and AIDS , Housing Market and Housing Delivery , Kurdistan in Turkey and Syria , Medical Cannabis under Prescription , National Trust , Night Time Economy , Private Rented Sector , Renters and Rental Reform , Sixth Form Education , Trade and Investment , United Nations , West Papua , Western Sahara , Youth Affairs
Bahá'í Faith , British Overseas Territories , CBD (Cannabidiol) Products , Council Housing , Democracy and Human Rights in the Gulf , Drug Policy Reform , Gasworks Redevelopment , HIV and AIDS , Housing Market and Housing Delivery , Kurdistan in Turkey and Syria , Medical Cannabis under Prescription , National Trust , Night Time Economy , Private Rented Sector , Renters and Rental Reform , Sixth Form Education , Trade and Investment , United Nations , West Papua , Western Sahara , Youth Affairs
Baroness Grey-Thompson
Vice Chair
Crossbench - Life peer
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 9th February 2022
Christian Matheson
Vice Chair
Labour - City of Chester
Joined: 8th April 2020Departed: 10th March 2021
30 APPG Memberships
Aerospace , Argentina , Bahrain , BBC , Belize , Colombia , Fair Business Banking , Falkland Islands , Football Club , Future of Aviation , Gibraltar , Global Education , International Freedom of Religion or Belief , Latin America , Latvia , Media Freedom , Mexico , Music , Parkrun , Peru , Philanthropy and Social Investment , Polar Regions , Polo , Qatar , Republic of Korea , Singapore , St George's Day , Vaccinations for All , Venezuela , Zoos and Aquariums
Aerospace , Argentina , Bahrain , BBC , Belize , Colombia , Fair Business Banking , Falkland Islands , Football Club , Future of Aviation , Gibraltar , Global Education , International Freedom of Religion or Belief , Latin America , Latvia , Media Freedom , Mexico , Music , Parkrun , Peru , Philanthropy and Social Investment , Polar Regions , Polo , Qatar , Republic of Korea , Singapore , St George's Day , Vaccinations for All , Venezuela , Zoos and Aquariums
Baroness Coussins
Vice Chair
Crossbench - Life peer
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 10th March 2021
Lord Purvis of Tweed
Vice Chair
Liberal Democrat - Life peer
Joined: 6th June 2018Departed: 10th March 2021
15 APPG Memberships
Australia and New Zealand , Canada , Côte d’Ivoire , Death Penalty , Democratic Republic of Congo , Devolution , Extreme Poverty , Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery , Libya , Nutrition for Development , South Africa , Trade and Investment , Trade Justice , Trade out of Poverty , Tunisia
Australia and New Zealand , Canada , Côte d’Ivoire , Death Penalty , Democratic Republic of Congo , Devolution , Extreme Poverty , Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery , Libya , Nutrition for Development , South Africa , Trade and Investment , Trade Justice , Trade out of Poverty , Tunisia
Lord Alton of Liverpool
Vice Chair
Crossbench - Life peer
Joined: 8th April 2020Departed: 10th March 2021
19 APPG Memberships
Burma , Conception to Age Two - First 1001 Days , Dying Well , Eritrea , Haiti , Hong Kong , Hormone Pregnancy Tests , International Freedom of Religion or Belief , Jazz , Liverpool City Region , North Korea , Pakistan , Pakistani Minorities , Rohingya , Sudan and South Sudan , Tibet , Uyghurs , War Crimes , Yazidis
Burma , Conception to Age Two - First 1001 Days , Dying Well , Eritrea , Haiti , Hong Kong , Hormone Pregnancy Tests , International Freedom of Religion or Belief , Jazz , Liverpool City Region , North Korea , Pakistan , Pakistani Minorities , Rohingya , Sudan and South Sudan , Tibet , Uyghurs , War Crimes , Yazidis
Baroness Hooper
Vice Chair
Conservative - Life peer
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 5th November 2019
35 APPG Memberships
Angola , Bermuda , British Museum , British Overseas Territories , Caribbean , Catalonia , Central America , Chile , Colombia , Commonwealth , Cuba , Dance , Death Penalty , Education Technology , Egypt , Falkland Islands , Gibraltar , Holy See , Hydrogen , Japan , Latin America , Mexico , Mongolia , Montserrat , Norfolk Island , Pacific Islands , Peru , Pitcairn Islands , Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 , San Marino , Switzerland , T Levels , Turks and Caicos Islands , Water , Zoos and Aquariums
Angola , Bermuda , British Museum , British Overseas Territories , Caribbean , Catalonia , Central America , Chile , Colombia , Commonwealth , Cuba , Dance , Death Penalty , Education Technology , Egypt , Falkland Islands , Gibraltar , Holy See , Hydrogen , Japan , Latin America , Mexico , Mongolia , Montserrat , Norfolk Island , Pacific Islands , Peru , Pitcairn Islands , Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 , San Marino , Switzerland , T Levels , Turks and Caicos Islands , Water , Zoos and Aquariums
Lord Alderdice
Vice Chair
Liberal Democrat - Life peer
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 5th November 2019
7 APPG Memberships
Antisemitism , Arctic and Nordic Councils , Boys' Brigade , Cameroon , Colombia , Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity , Peru
Antisemitism , Arctic and Nordic Councils , Boys' Brigade , Cameroon , Colombia , Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity , Peru
Mark Prisk
Vice Chair
Conservative - Former Member for Hertford and Stortford
Joined: 28th September 2017Departed: 5th November 2019
No other APPG Memberships
12 APPG Memberships
CAFOD , Commonwealth , Darts , Greyhound , Industrial Heritage , Ireland and the Irish in Britain , Liverpool City Region , Music , Pigeon Racing , Racing and Bloodstock , Snooker , Transatlantic Trade
CAFOD , Commonwealth , Darts , Greyhound , Industrial Heritage , Ireland and the Irish in Britain , Liverpool City Region , Music , Pigeon Racing , Racing and Bloodstock , Snooker , Transatlantic Trade
David Warburton
Chair & Registered Contact
Independent - Somerton and Frome
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 26th April 2018
No other APPG Memberships
