To support the sport of golf.
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19 Current APPG Officers
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Craig Tracey
Chair & Registered Contact
Conservative - North Warwickshire
Joined: 28th September 2017
7 APPG Memberships
American Football , Breast Cancer , Commonwealth Games , Inclusive Entrepreneurship , Insurance and Financial Services , Latvia , Women and Enterprise
American Football , Breast Cancer , Commonwealth Games , Inclusive Entrepreneurship , Insurance and Financial Services , Latvia , Women and Enterprise
12 APPG Memberships
Aerospace , Côte d’Ivoire , Dementia , Democratic Republic of Congo , Engineering , Ethiopia and Djibouti , Horse , Moldova , Pubs , Racing and Bloodstock , Union , Zambia
Aerospace , Côte d’Ivoire , Dementia , Democratic Republic of Congo , Engineering , Ethiopia and Djibouti , Horse , Moldova , Pubs , Racing and Bloodstock , Union , Zambia
16 APPG Memberships
Belarus , Bermuda , Betting and Gaming , Commonwealth Games , Energy Security , Hydrogen , Japan , Maldives , Olympic and Paralympic Games , Pigeon Racing , Qatar , Saudi Arabia , Sport , Sport, Modern Slavery and Human Rights , Ticket Abuse , Uzbekistan
Belarus , Bermuda , Betting and Gaming , Commonwealth Games , Energy Security , Hydrogen , Japan , Maldives , Olympic and Paralympic Games , Pigeon Racing , Qatar , Saudi Arabia , Sport , Sport, Modern Slavery and Human Rights , Ticket Abuse , Uzbekistan
Gavin Newlands
Vice Chair
Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North
Joined: 28th September 2017
16 APPG Memberships
American Football , Better Roads , Carers , Connected and Automated Mobility , Domestic Violence and Abuse , Electric Vehicles , Green Deal Misselling , Greenland , Kidney , Motor , Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse , Road Freight and Logistics , Snooker , State Pension Inequality for Women , Tennis , White Ribbon UK
American Football , Better Roads , Carers , Connected and Automated Mobility , Domestic Violence and Abuse , Electric Vehicles , Green Deal Misselling , Greenland , Kidney , Motor , Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse , Road Freight and Logistics , Snooker , State Pension Inequality for Women , Tennis , White Ribbon UK
8 APPG Memberships
Deliberative Democracy , Electoral Reform , Food Banks , Frozen British Pensions , Hospitality and Tourism , Scotch Whisky , Vaccinations for All , Veterans
Deliberative Democracy , Electoral Reform , Food Banks , Frozen British Pensions , Hospitality and Tourism , Scotch Whisky , Vaccinations for All , Veterans
8 APPG Memberships
Bees and Pollinators , Civic Societies , Fair Fuel for UK Motorists and UK Hauliers , Midlands Engine , Motorsport , Slovenia , Snooker , Waterways
Bees and Pollinators , Civic Societies , Fair Fuel for UK Motorists and UK Hauliers , Midlands Engine , Motorsport , Slovenia , Snooker , Waterways
10 APPG Memberships
Australia and New Zealand , Cats , China , Côte d’Ivoire , Germany , Housing in the North , Internet, Communications and Technology , Local Authority Pension Funds , Markets , Night Time Economy
Australia and New Zealand , Cats , China , Côte d’Ivoire , Germany , Housing in the North , Internet, Communications and Technology , Local Authority Pension Funds , Markets , Night Time Economy
20 APPG Memberships
Bahrain , Boys' Brigade , Cameroon , Christians in Parliament , Colombia , Egypt , Ethiopia and Djibouti , Formula One , Gaps in Support , Gibraltar , International Freedom of Religion or Belief , Montserrat , Motorsport , North Korea , Philately , Pro-Life , Trade and Investment , Turkey , Union , War Heritage
Bahrain , Boys' Brigade , Cameroon , Christians in Parliament , Colombia , Egypt , Ethiopia and Djibouti , Formula One , Gaps in Support , Gibraltar , International Freedom of Religion or Belief , Montserrat , Motorsport , North Korea , Philately , Pro-Life , Trade and Investment , Turkey , Union , War Heritage
31 APPG Memberships
Albania , Belgium , Bermuda , British Overseas Territories , Bus and Coach Industry , Canada , Caribbean , Central America , Chagos (British Indian Ocean Territory) , Flags and Heraldry , General Aviation , Historic Counties , Hong Kong , Isle of Man (Manx) , Japan , Jazz , Kosovo , Luxembourg , Montenegro , Motorcycling , Motorsport , Music , Norfolk Island , North Macedonia , Pacific Islands , Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 , San Marino , Space , Switzerland , Taiwan , Union
Albania , Belgium , Bermuda , British Overseas Territories , Bus and Coach Industry , Canada , Caribbean , Central America , Chagos (British Indian Ocean Territory) , Flags and Heraldry , General Aviation , Historic Counties , Hong Kong , Isle of Man (Manx) , Japan , Jazz , Kosovo , Luxembourg , Montenegro , Motorcycling , Motorsport , Music , Norfolk Island , North Macedonia , Pacific Islands , Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 , San Marino , Space , Switzerland , Taiwan , Union
17 APPG Memberships
Apprenticeships , Armed Forces Covenant , Beer , Childcare and Early Education , Down Syndrome , Furniture Industry , Ireland and the Irish in Britain , Kashmir , Learning Disability , Legal and Constitutional Affairs , Life Sciences , Northern Culture , Nursery Schools, Nursery and Reception Classes , Special Educational Needs and Disabilities , T Levels , Tenanted Pubs , Youth Employment
Apprenticeships , Armed Forces Covenant , Beer , Childcare and Early Education , Down Syndrome , Furniture Industry , Ireland and the Irish in Britain , Kashmir , Learning Disability , Legal and Constitutional Affairs , Life Sciences , Northern Culture , Nursery Schools, Nursery and Reception Classes , Special Educational Needs and Disabilities , T Levels , Tenanted Pubs , Youth Employment
7 APPG Memberships
Bahrain , Jazz , Kazakhstan , Kyrgyzstan , Population, Development and Reproductive Health , St George's Day , Trade and Investment
Bahrain , Jazz , Kazakhstan , Kyrgyzstan , Population, Development and Reproductive Health , St George's Day , Trade and Investment
20 APPG Memberships
Anti-Corruption and Responsible Tax , Antibiotics , Fair Business Banking , Heritage Rail , Housing in the North , Internet, Communications and Technology , Land Value Capture , Listed Properties , Management , Mortgage Prisoners , New and Advanced Technologies , Personal Banking and Fairer Financial Services , Private Rented Sector , SME (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) House Builders , Tenanted Pubs , Tidy Britain , Uplands and Hill Farming , Weddings , Whistleblowing , Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Anti-Corruption and Responsible Tax , Antibiotics , Fair Business Banking , Heritage Rail , Housing in the North , Internet, Communications and Technology , Land Value Capture , Listed Properties , Management , Mortgage Prisoners , New and Advanced Technologies , Personal Banking and Fairer Financial Services , Private Rented Sector , SME (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) House Builders , Tenanted Pubs , Tidy Britain , Uplands and Hill Farming , Weddings , Whistleblowing , Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
9 APPG Memberships
CBD (Cannabidiol) Products , Civic Societies , Fair Fuel for UK Motorists and UK Hauliers , Greece , Hungary , Kazakhstan , Kyrgyzstan , Listed Properties , Slovenia
CBD (Cannabidiol) Products , Civic Societies , Fair Fuel for UK Motorists and UK Hauliers , Greece , Hungary , Kazakhstan , Kyrgyzstan , Listed Properties , Slovenia
9 APPG Memberships
Crypto and Digital Assets , Fair Business Banking , Financial Technology , Geographically Protected Foods , Hydrogen , Jazz , Political Literacy , Southern Yemen , Sustainable Finance
Crypto and Digital Assets , Fair Business Banking , Financial Technology , Geographically Protected Foods , Hydrogen , Jazz , Political Literacy , Southern Yemen , Sustainable Finance
Contact Details
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Craig Tracey MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA. Tel: 020 7219 5646.
Email: craig.tracey.mp@parliament.uk
Public Enquiry Point:
Hanbury Strategy
Email: golfappg@hanburystrategy.com
Benefits in Kind
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Date
15 Jul 2021
15 Jul 2021
Source
The R&A
The R&A
Description
17 Members of the Group with a combined 16 guests, plus the Group’s administrator and a guest, attended The Open Golf Championship over the course of the Championship (15-18 July 2021) as guests of The R&A. Each received a ticket to The Open, lunch, and car parking if required.
17 Members of the Group with a combined 16 guests, plus the Group’s administrator and a guest, attended The Open Golf Championship over the course of the Championship (15-18 July 2021) as guests of The R&A. Each received a ticket to The Open, lunch, and car parking if required.
Value
£12,001
£12,001
Date
29 Jan 2021
29 Jan 2021
Source
Three Lines Sport (formerly called MR Sport)
Three Lines Sport (formerly called MR Sport)
Description
Three Lines Sport is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: The R&A, The PGA, IMG, American Golf, PING, Syngenta, UKGF, BGIA, The Belfry From : 29/01/2021 To : 28/01/2022
Three Lines Sport is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: The R&A, The PGA, IMG, American Golf, PING, Syngenta, UKGF, BGIA, The Belfry From : 29/01/2021 To : 28/01/2022
Value
£34,501
£34,501
Date
29 Jan 2020
29 Jan 2020
Source
MR Sport
MR Sport
Description
MR Sport is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: The R&A, The PGA, IMG, American Golf, PING From : 29/01/2020 To : 28/01/2021
MR Sport is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: The R&A, The PGA, IMG, American Golf, PING From : 29/01/2020 To : 28/01/2021
Value
£64,501
£64,501
Date
29 Jan 2020
29 Jan 2020
Source
MR Sport
MR Sport
Description
MR Sport is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: The R&A, The PGA, IMG, American Golf, PING, BGIA, UKGF From : 29/01/2020 To : 28/01/2021
MR Sport is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: The R&A, The PGA, IMG, American Golf, PING, BGIA, UKGF From : 29/01/2020 To : 28/01/2021
Value
£64,501
£64,501
Date
29 Jan 2020
29 Jan 2020
Source
MR Sport
MR Sport
Description
MR Sport is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: The R&A, The PGA, IMG, American Golf, PING, Syngenta From : 29/01/2020 To : 28/01/2021
MR Sport is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: The R&A, The PGA, IMG, American Golf, PING, Syngenta From : 29/01/2020 To : 28/01/2021
Value
£64,501
£64,501
Date
29 Jan 2020
29 Jan 2020
Source
MR Sport
MR Sport
Description
MR Sport is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: The R&A, The PGA, IMG, American Golf, PING, Syngenta, UKGF, BGIA, The Belfry From : 29/01/2020 To : 28/01/2021
MR Sport is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: The R&A, The PGA, IMG, American Golf, PING, Syngenta, UKGF, BGIA, The Belfry From : 29/01/2020 To : 28/01/2021
Value
£61,501
£61,501
Date
29 Jan 2020
29 Jan 2020
Source
MR Sport
MR Sport
Description
Secretariat From : 29/01/2020 To : 28/01/2021
Secretariat From : 29/01/2020 To : 28/01/2021
Value
£64,501
£64,501
Date
12 Jul 2018
12 Jul 2018
Source
MR Sport
MR Sport
Description
Secretariat From : 12/07/2018 To : 11/07/2019
Secretariat From : 12/07/2018 To : 11/07/2019
Value
£19,501
£19,501
Date
12 Jul 2017
12 Jul 2017
Source
MR Sport
MR Sport
Description
Secretariat From : 12/07/2017 To : 11/07/2018
Secretariat From : 12/07/2017 To : 11/07/2018
Value
£19,501
£19,501
Date
20 Jul 2016
20 Jul 2016
Source
MR Group
MR Group
Description
Secretariat From : 20/07/2016 To : 19/07/2017
Secretariat From : 20/07/2016 To : 19/07/2017
Value
£25,501
£25,501
Date
15 Jul 2016
15 Jul 2016
Source
R&A Championships
R&A Championships
Description
Tickets and/or hospitality package for the R&A Champtionships Open.
Tickets and/or hospitality package for the R&A Champtionships Open.
Value
£1,501
£1,501
Date
1 Jan 2016
1 Jan 2016
Source
Mark Ramsdale Ltd
Mark Ramsdale Ltd
Description
Secretariat From : 01/01/2016 To : 31/12/2016
Secretariat From : 01/01/2016 To : 31/12/2016
Value
£24,001
£24,001
Date
20 Jul 2015
20 Jul 2015
Source
Mark Ramsdale Ltd
Mark Ramsdale Ltd
Description
Secretariat From : 20/07/2015 To : 31/12/2015
Secretariat From : 20/07/2015 To : 31/12/2015
Value
£28,501
£28,501
Financial Benefits Received
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Date
31 Dec 2021
31 Dec 2021
Source
The Belfry
The Belfry
Value
£2,500
£2,500
Date
23 Dec 2021
23 Dec 2021
Source
The R&A
The R&A
Value
£20,000
£20,000
Date
23 Sep 2021
23 Sep 2021
Source
UK Golf Federation
UK Golf Federation
Value
£2,500
£2,500
Date
23 Sep 2021
23 Sep 2021
Source
British Golf Industry Association
British Golf Industry Association
Value
£2,500
£2,500
Date
28 Jul 2021
28 Jul 2021
Source
American Golf
American Golf
Value
£2,500
£2,500
Date
28 Jul 2021
28 Jul 2021
Source
PING
PING
Value
£2,500
£2,500
Date
9 Jun 2021
9 Jun 2021
Source
IMG
IMG
Value
£2,500
£2,500
Date
22 May 2021
22 May 2021
Source
Your Golf Travel Ltd
Your Golf Travel Ltd
Value
£2,500
£2,500
Date
20 Apr 2021
20 Apr 2021
Source
PGA
PGA
Value
£10,000
£10,000
Date
20 Apr 2021
20 Apr 2021
Source
Three Lines Sport
Three Lines Sport
Value
£2,500
£2,500
Date
17 Feb 2020
17 Feb 2020
Source
PGA
PGA
Value
£12,000
£12,000
Date
19 Feb 2019
19 Feb 2019
Source
PGA
PGA
Value
£12,000
£12,000
Date
6 Dec 2018
6 Dec 2018
Source
R&A
R&A
Value
£3,000
£3,000
Date
6 Dec 2018
6 Dec 2018
Source
PGA
PGA
Value
£3,000
£3,000
Date
25 Sep 2018
25 Sep 2018
Source
R&A
R&A
Value
£12,000
£12,000
Date
18 Sep 2018
18 Sep 2018
Source
Visit Scotland
Visit Scotland
Value
£6,960
£6,960
Date
20 Aug 2018
20 Aug 2018
Source
PING Europe
PING Europe
Value
£3,000
£3,000
Date
14 Aug 2018
14 Aug 2018
Source
R&A
R&A
Value
£9,840
£9,840
Date
10 May 2018
10 May 2018
Source
PGA
PGA
Value
£6,000
£6,000
Date
22 Dec 2017
22 Dec 2017
Source
R&A
R&A
Value
£3,000
£3,000
Date
22 Dec 2017
22 Dec 2017
Source
PGA
PGA
Value
£3,000
£3,000
Date
26 Sep 2017
26 Sep 2017
Source
R&A
R&A
Value
£12,000
£12,000
Date
7 Nov 2016
7 Nov 2016
Source
R&A Group Services Limited
R&A Group Services Limited
Value
£12,000
£12,000
Date
27 Sep 2016
27 Sep 2016
Source
Covea Insurance
Covea Insurance
Value
£7,200
£7,200
Date
7 Jun 2016
7 Jun 2016
Source
Professional Golfers' Association
Professional Golfers' Association
Value
£5,000
£5,000
Date
20 May 2016
20 May 2016
Source
British Golf Industry Association
British Golf Industry Association
Value
£3,000
£3,000
Date
19 May 2016
19 May 2016
Source
England Golf Union
England Golf Union
Value
£5,000
£5,000
Date
29 Feb 2016
29 Feb 2016
Source
Sky UK Ltd
Sky UK Ltd
Value
£5,000
£5,000
Date
18 Feb 2016
18 Feb 2016
Source
R&A Group Services Limited
R&A Group Services Limited
Value
£16,000
£16,000
Former APPG Officers
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Cheryl Gillan
Vice Chair
Conservative - Former Member for Chesham and Amersham
Joined: 31st January 2018Departed: 10th March 2021
No other APPG Memberships
Michael Tomlinson
Vice Chair
Conservative - Mid Dorset and North Poole
Joined: 8th April 2020Departed: 1st July 2020
No other APPG Memberships
Stephen Gethins
Co-Chair
Scottish National Party - Former Member for North East Fife
Joined: 29th September 2015Departed: 5th November 2019
No other APPG Memberships
Imran Ahmad Khan
Vice-Chair
Independent - Former Member for Wakefield
Joined: 28th September 2017Departed: 23rd October 2019
No other APPG Memberships
Cheryl Gillan
Vice-Chair
Conservative - Former Member for Chesham and Amersham
Joined: 28th September 2017Departed: 20th December 2017
No other APPG Memberships
Jason McCartney
Vice Chair
Conservative - Colne Valley
Joined: 29th September 2015Departed: 2nd May 2017
33 APPG Memberships
American Football , BBC , Carbon Monoxide , Channel 4 , Cricket , Fairtrade , Haemophilia and Contaminated Blood , Homelessness , Hospitality and Tourism , ITV , Kashmir , Kurdistan Region in Iraq , Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) , National Trust , Northern Culture , Parkinson's , Pharmacy , Rail in the North , Rugby League , Safe Standing , Sixth Form Education , State Pension Inequality for Women , Stem Cell Transplantation and Advanced Cellular Therapies , Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention , Tennis , Trailer and Towing Safety , Transport Across the North , Ukraine , University , Waterways , Woods and Trees , Working at Height , Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
American Football , BBC , Carbon Monoxide , Channel 4 , Cricket , Fairtrade , Haemophilia and Contaminated Blood , Homelessness , Hospitality and Tourism , ITV , Kashmir , Kurdistan Region in Iraq , Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) , National Trust , Northern Culture , Parkinson's , Pharmacy , Rail in the North , Rugby League , Safe Standing , Sixth Form Education , State Pension Inequality for Women , Stem Cell Transplantation and Advanced Cellular Therapies , Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention , Tennis , Trailer and Towing Safety , Transport Across the North , Ukraine , University , Waterways , Woods and Trees , Working at Height , Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Corri Wilson
Vice Chair
Scottish National Party - Former Member for Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
Joined: 31st August 2016Departed: 2nd May 2017
No other APPG Memberships
Lord Davies of Oldham
Vice Chair
Labour - Life peer
Joined: 29th September 2015Departed: 21st July 2016
No other APPG Memberships