To promote and facilitate communication and understanding between representatives of the world of gardening and horticulture and Members of both Houses.
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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9 Current APPG Officers
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Ian Liddell-Grainger
Chair & Registered Contact
Conservative - Bridgwater and West Somerset
Joined: 30th July 2015
8 APPG Memberships
Arts and Heritage , Broadband and Digital Communication , Celtic Sea , Energy Studies , Moldova , Open Banking and Payments , Respiratory Health , Taxation
Arts and Heritage , Broadband and Digital Communication , Celtic Sea , Energy Studies , Moldova , Open Banking and Payments , Respiratory Health , Taxation
No other APPG Memberships
22 APPG Memberships
Adult Social Care , Belgium , Bermuda , Bladder and Bowel Continence Care , Corporate Responsibility , Deafness , Dying Well , Funerals and Bereavement , Furniture Industry , Future of Retail , Haiti , Indonesia , Luxembourg , Maldives , Media , New Towns , Rural Business and the Rural Powerhouse , Sustainable Flood and Drought Management , Tunisia , United Nations Women , West Coast Main Line , Whistleblowing
Adult Social Care , Belgium , Bermuda , Bladder and Bowel Continence Care , Corporate Responsibility , Deafness , Dying Well , Funerals and Bereavement , Furniture Industry , Future of Retail , Haiti , Indonesia , Luxembourg , Maldives , Media , New Towns , Rural Business and the Rural Powerhouse , Sustainable Flood and Drought Management , Tunisia , United Nations Women , West Coast Main Line , Whistleblowing
15 APPG Memberships
Arctic and Nordic Councils , Catalonia , Denmark , Design and Innovation , Energy Studies , Environment , Ethics and Sustainability in Fashion , Faroe Islands , France , Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development , Photonics and Quantum , Russia , Singapore , Town Centres , United Arab Emirates
Arctic and Nordic Councils , Catalonia , Denmark , Design and Innovation , Energy Studies , Environment , Ethics and Sustainability in Fashion , Faroe Islands , France , Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development , Photonics and Quantum , Russia , Singapore , Town Centres , United Arab Emirates
5 APPG Memberships
Dark Skies , Fruit, Vegetables and Horticulture , Midlands Engine , Netherlands , Sustainable Flood and Drought Management
Dark Skies , Fruit, Vegetables and Horticulture , Midlands Engine , Netherlands , Sustainable Flood and Drought Management
Contact Details
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Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA. Tel: 020 7219 8149.
Email: ianlg@parliament.uk
Public Enquiry Point:
Georgia Greaves, Whitehouse Communications Ltd
Email: Georgia.greaves@whitehousecomms.com
Secretariat:
Whitehouse Communications Ltd acts as the group's secretariat. http://www.whitehousecomms.com
Benefits in Kind
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Date
5 Feb 2022
5 Feb 2022
Source
Whitehouse Communications Ltd
Whitehouse Communications Ltd
Description
Whitehouse Communications Ltd is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: the Arboricultural Association; the British Association of Landscape Industries; the Horticultural Trades Association; the Landscape Show; and the Royal Horticultural Society From : 05/02/2022 To : 04/02/2023
Whitehouse Communications Ltd is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: the Arboricultural Association; the British Association of Landscape Industries; the Horticultural Trades Association; the Landscape Show; and the Royal Horticultural Society From : 05/02/2022 To : 04/02/2023
Value
£13,501
£13,501
Date
5 Feb 2021
5 Feb 2021
Source
The Whitehouse Consultancy
The Whitehouse Consultancy
Description
The Whitehouse Consultancy is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: Royal Horticultural Society, Horticultural Trades Association, Arboricultural Association, Landscape Alliance, British Association of Landscape Industries From : 05/02/2021 To : 04/11/2022
The Whitehouse Consultancy is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: Royal Horticultural Society, Horticultural Trades Association, Arboricultural Association, Landscape Alliance, British Association of Landscape Industries From : 05/02/2021 To : 04/11/2022
Value
£13,501
£13,501
Date
5 Feb 2020
5 Feb 2020
Source
The Whitehouse Consultancy
The Whitehouse Consultancy
Description
The Whitehouse Consultancy is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: Royal Horticultural Society, Horticultural Trades Association, Arboricultural Association, Landscape Alliance, British Association of Landscape Industries From : 05/02/2020 To : 04/11/2021
The Whitehouse Consultancy is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: Royal Horticultural Society, Horticultural Trades Association, Arboricultural Association, Landscape Alliance, British Association of Landscape Industries From : 05/02/2020 To : 04/11/2021
Value
£13,501
£13,501
Date
7 Mar 2019
7 Mar 2019
Source
Newington Communications
Newington Communications
Description
Secretariat From : 07/03/2019 To : 06/03/2020
Secretariat From : 07/03/2019 To : 06/03/2020
Value
£28,501
£28,501
Date
7 Mar 2018
7 Mar 2018
Source
Newington Communications
Newington Communications
Description
Secretariat From : 07/03/2018 To : 06/03/2019
Secretariat From : 07/03/2018 To : 06/03/2019
Value
£24,001
£24,001
Date
7 Mar 2017
7 Mar 2017
Source
Newington Communications
Newington Communications
Description
Secretariat From : 07/03/2017 To : 06/03/2018
Secretariat From : 07/03/2017 To : 06/03/2018
Value
£22,501
£22,501
Date
7 Mar 2016
7 Mar 2016
Source
Newington
Newington
Description
Secretariat From : 07/03/2016 To : 06/03/2017
Secretariat From : 07/03/2016 To : 06/03/2017
Value
£24,001
£24,001
Date
7 Mar 2016
7 Mar 2016
Source
Bellenden
Bellenden
Description
Secretariat From : 07/03/2016 To : 06/03/2017
Secretariat From : 07/03/2016 To : 06/03/2017
Value
£24,001
£24,001
Date
1 Jan 2015
1 Jan 2015
Source
Bellenden
Bellenden
Description
Secretariat From : 01/01/2015 To : 31/12/2015
Secretariat From : 01/01/2015 To : 31/12/2015
Value
£24,001
£24,001
Financial Benefits Received
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Date
3 May 2016
3 May 2016
Source
Aboricultural Association
Aboricultural Association
Value
£4,500
£4,500
Date
29 Apr 2016
29 Apr 2016
Source
Horticultural Trades Association
Horticultural Trades Association
Value
£4,500
£4,500
Date
20 Apr 2016
20 Apr 2016
Source
Royal Horticultural Society
Royal Horticultural Society
Value
£4,500
£4,500
Date
8 Apr 2016
8 Apr 2016
Source
British Association of Landscape Industries
British Association of Landscape Industries
Value
£4,500
£4,500
Date
31 Jul 2015
31 Jul 2015
Source
Scott's Miracle-Grow Company
Scott's Miracle-Grow Company
Value
£7,500
£7,500
Date
4 Jun 2015
4 Jun 2015
Source
Landscape Show
Landscape Show
Value
£3,500
£3,500
Date
9 Apr 2015
9 Apr 2015
Source
Royal Horticultural Society
Royal Horticultural Society
Value
£4,500
£4,500
Date
13 Mar 2015
13 Mar 2015
Source
British Association of Landscape Industries
British Association of Landscape Industries
Value
£4,500
£4,500
Date
11 Mar 2015
11 Mar 2015
Source
Aboricultural Association
Aboricultural Association
Value
£4,500
£4,500
Date
10 Mar 2015
10 Mar 2015
Source
Horticultural Trades Association
Horticultural Trades Association
Value
£4,500
£4,500
Former APPG Officers
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32 APPG Memberships
Alternative Dispute Resolution , Armenia , Australia and New Zealand , Bahrain , British Overseas Territories , Canada , Commonwealth Games , Egypt , Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Professionals , Estonia , Finland , Fusion Energy , Germany , Hydrogen , Indonesia , Israel , Japan , Jazz , Laos , Motorsport , Oman , Saudi Arabia , Singapore , Somaliland , Southern Yemen , Sovereign Defence Manufacturing Capability , Space , Thailand , Transatlantic Trade , Tunisia , Turks and Caicos Islands , Yemen
Alternative Dispute Resolution , Armenia , Australia and New Zealand , Bahrain , British Overseas Territories , Canada , Commonwealth Games , Egypt , Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Professionals , Estonia , Finland , Fusion Energy , Germany , Hydrogen , Indonesia , Israel , Japan , Jazz , Laos , Motorsport , Oman , Saudi Arabia , Singapore , Somaliland , Southern Yemen , Sovereign Defence Manufacturing Capability , Space , Thailand , Transatlantic Trade , Tunisia , Turks and Caicos Islands , Yemen
Robert Goodwill
Vice Chair
Conservative - Scarborough and Whitby
Joined: 8th April 2020Departed: 29th December 2021
Cheryl Gillan
Vice Chair
Conservative - Former Member for Chesham and Amersham
Joined: 31st January 2018Departed: 10th March 2021
No other APPG Memberships
Lord Kilclooney
Vice-Chair
Crossbench - Life peer
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 5th November 2019
29 APPG Memberships
Azerbaijan , Bahrain , Belarus , Belize , British Overseas Territories , Caribbean , Central America , Channel Islands , Chile , Cuba , Falkland Islands , Flags and Heraldry , Gibraltar , India , Isle of Man (Manx) , Kazakhstan , Kyrgyzstan , Liechtenstein , Norfolk Island , Northern Ireland Economy , Pitcairn Islands , Republic of Iraq , Switzerland , Taiwan , Turkey , United Arab Emirates , Uzbekistan , Vietnam , Yemen
Azerbaijan , Bahrain , Belarus , Belize , British Overseas Territories , Caribbean , Central America , Channel Islands , Chile , Cuba , Falkland Islands , Flags and Heraldry , Gibraltar , India , Isle of Man (Manx) , Kazakhstan , Kyrgyzstan , Liechtenstein , Norfolk Island , Northern Ireland Economy , Pitcairn Islands , Republic of Iraq , Switzerland , Taiwan , Turkey , United Arab Emirates , Uzbekistan , Vietnam , Yemen
Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope
Vice-Chair
Liberal Democrat - Retired on 2 September 2020
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 5th November 2019
No other APPG Memberships
Lord Palmer
Vice-Chair
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 5th November 2019
5 APPG Memberships
Cycling and Walking , Dark Skies , First Do No Harm , Japan , Olympic and Paralympic Games
Cycling and Walking , Dark Skies , First Do No Harm , Japan , Olympic and Paralympic Games
Mark Pritchard
Vice-Chair
Conservative - The Wrekin
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 5th November 2019
12 APPG Memberships
Betting and Gaming , Death Penalty , Estonia , Germany , Jordan , Lithuania , Media , Opera , Tennis , Turkey , United Arab Emirates , Uyghurs
Betting and Gaming , Death Penalty , Estonia , Germany , Jordan , Lithuania , Media , Opera , Tennis , Turkey , United Arab Emirates , Uyghurs
Nic Dakin
Vice-Chair
Labour - Former Member for Scunthorpe
Joined: 26th April 2018Departed: 5th November 2019
No other APPG Memberships
Baroness Walmsley
Vice-Chair
Liberal Democrat - Life peer
Joined: 26th April 2018Departed: 5th November 2019
8 APPG Memberships
Cancer , Dentistry and Oral Health , Food and Health , Health , Human Microbiome , Longevity , Medical Cannabis under Prescription , Obesity
Cancer , Dentistry and Oral Health , Food and Health , Health , Human Microbiome , Longevity , Medical Cannabis under Prescription , Obesity
Rebecca Pow
Secretary
Conservative - Taunton Deane
Joined: 28th April 2016Departed: 5th November 2019
No other APPG Memberships
Cheryl Gillan
Vice-Chair
Conservative - Former Member for Chesham and Amersham
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 20th December 2017
No other APPG Memberships
Baroness Royall of Blaisdon
Vice Chair
Labour - Life peer
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 2nd May 2017
1 APPG Membership
Philanthropy and Social Investment
Philanthropy and Social Investment
Huw Irranca-Davies
Secretary
Labour - Former Member for Ogmore
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 16th March 2016
No other APPG Memberships