The APPG works with the UK's leading golf organisations - such as the R&A and home union golf associations - to support the industry and promote its work in contributing to the UK's economy, sustainability targets, and health outcomes
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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Reticulating Splines
4 Current APPG Officers
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5 APPG Officer Positions
Afghan Women and Girls , Carers , Food Banks , PANS PANDAS , Scotch Whisky
14 APPG Memberships
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community , Climate Change , Environment , Immigration Detention , International Students , Investment Fraud and Fairer Financial Services , Listed Properties , Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases , Multiple Sclerosis , Net Zero , United Nations Global Goals , University , Women in Parliament , Young Carers and Young Adult Carers
Afghan Women and Girls , Carers , Food Banks , PANS PANDAS , Scotch Whisky
14 APPG Memberships
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community , Climate Change , Environment , Immigration Detention , International Students , Investment Fraud and Fairer Financial Services , Listed Properties , Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases , Multiple Sclerosis , Net Zero , United Nations Global Goals , University , Women in Parliament , Young Carers and Young Adult Carers
2 APPG Officer Positions
British Offshore Energy Industry , Ticket Abuse
6 APPG Memberships
Beer , Hydrogen , India , Internet, Communications and Technology , Manufacturing , Sport and Physical Activity in the Criminal Justice System
British Offshore Energy Industry , Ticket Abuse
6 APPG Memberships
Beer , Hydrogen , India , Internet, Communications and Technology , Manufacturing , Sport and Physical Activity in the Criminal Justice System
2 APPG Officer Positions
Fusion Energy , Jazz
11 APPG Memberships
Apprenticeships , Australia and New Zealand (ANZAC) and the Pacific Islands , Aviation , Freight and Logistics , Further Education and Lifelong Learning , Get Refusal , Hydrogen , Investment Fraud and Fairer Financial Services , Listed Properties , Tidy Britain , War Crimes
Fusion Energy , Jazz
11 APPG Memberships
Apprenticeships , Australia and New Zealand (ANZAC) and the Pacific Islands , Aviation , Freight and Logistics , Further Education and Lifelong Learning , Get Refusal , Hydrogen , Investment Fraud and Fairer Financial Services , Listed Properties , Tidy Britain , War Crimes
Contact Details
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Brian Leishman MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA.
Email: brian.leishman.mp@parliament.uk
Public Enquiry Point:
Tom Arnold, Hanbury Strategy. Tel: 020 3870 1117
Email: golfappg@hanburystrategy.com
Secretariat:
Hanbury Strategy acts as the group's secretariat. https://hanburystrategy.com/
Benefits in Kind
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Date
29 Jan 2024
29 Jan 2024
Source
Hanbury Strategy
Hanbury Strategy
Description
Hanbury Strategy is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: R&A, Syngenta, Federation of Sports Associations, the UK Golf Federation, The Belfry, and Your Golf Travel. From : 29/01/2024 To : 28/01/2025
Hanbury Strategy is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: R&A, Syngenta, Federation of Sports Associations, the UK Golf Federation, The Belfry, and Your Golf Travel. From : 29/01/2024 To : 28/01/2025
Value
£34,501
£34,501
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
Secretariat From : 29/01/2020 To : 28/01/2021
Secretariat 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 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
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
British Golf Industry Association
British Golf Industry Association
Value
£2,500
£2,500
Date
23 Sep 2021
23 Sep 2021
Source
UK Golf Federation
UK Golf Federation
Value
£2,500
£2,500
Date
28 Jul 2021
28 Jul 2021
Source
PING
PING
Value
£2,500
£2,500
Date
28 Jul 2021
28 Jul 2021
Source
American Golf
American Golf
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
Three Lines Sport
Three Lines Sport
Value
£2,500
£2,500
Date
20 Apr 2021
20 Apr 2021
Source
PGA
PGA
Value
£10,000
£10,000
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
PGA
PGA
Value
£3,000
£3,000
Date
22 Dec 2017
22 Dec 2017
Source
R&A
R&A
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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James Daly
Officer
Conservative - Former Member for Bury North
Joined: 23rd March 2022Departed: 30th May 2024
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
Craig Tracey
Chair & Registered Contact
Conservative - Former Member for North Warwickshire
Joined: 28th September 2017Departed: 30th May 2024
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
Steve Brine
Vice Chair
Conservative - Former Member for Winchester
Joined: 8th April 2020Departed: 6th March 2024
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
Lord Goddard of Stockport
Vice Chair
Liberal Democrat - Life peer
Joined: 8th April 2020Departed: 6th March 2024
8 APPG Officer Positions
Blockchain Technologies , Cats , Fire Safety and Rescue , Greater Manchester , Greece , Local Markets , Morocco , Project Delivery
Blockchain Technologies , Cats , Fire Safety and Rescue , Greater Manchester , Greece , Local Markets , Morocco , Project Delivery
No other APPG Memberships
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
Lord Robertson of Port Ellen
Vice Chair
Labour - Life peer
Joined: 10th October 2018Departed: 6th March 2024
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
Lord McNicol of West Kilbride
Vice Chair
Labour - Life peer
Joined: 23rd March 2022Departed: 6th March 2024
5 APPG Officer Positions
Blockchain Technologies , Financial Technology , Industrial Strategy , Open Banking and Payments , Political and Media Literacy
Blockchain Technologies , Financial Technology , Industrial Strategy , Open Banking and Payments , Political and Media Literacy
No other APPG Memberships
Ian Paisley
Vice Chair
Democratic Unionist Party - Former Member for North Antrim
Joined: 21st April 2021Departed: 6th March 2024
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
Lord Mackinlay of Richborough
Vice Chair
Conservative - Life peer
Joined: 23rd March 2022Departed: 6th March 2024
4 APPG Officer Positions
Access to Disability Equipment , Antimicrobial Resistance , Listed Properties , Sepsis
Access to Disability Equipment , Antimicrobial Resistance , Listed Properties , Sepsis
No other APPG Memberships
Gavin Newlands
Vice Chair
Scottish National Party - Former Member for Paisley and Renfrewshire North
Joined: 28th September 2017Departed: 6th March 2024
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
Karl McCartney
Vice Chair
Conservative - Former Member for Lincoln
Joined: 29th September 2015Departed: 6th March 2024
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
Laurence Robertson
Vice Chair
Conservative - Former Member for Tewkesbury
Joined: 28th September 2017Departed: 6th March 2024
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
Kevin Hollinrake
Vice Chair
Conservative - Thirsk and Malton
Joined: 23rd March 2022Departed: 22nd February 2023
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
Jeffrey M Donaldson
Vice Chair
Independent - Former Member for Lagan Valley
Joined: 8th April 2020Departed: 22nd February 2023
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
Julian Knight
Vice Chair
Independent - Former Member for Solihull
Joined: 8th April 2020Departed: 22nd February 2023
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
Cheryl Gillan
Vice Chair
Conservative - Former Member for Chesham and Amersham
Joined: 31st January 2018Departed: 10th March 2021
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
Michael Tomlinson
Vice Chair
Conservative - Former Member for Mid Dorset and North Poole
Joined: 8th April 2020Departed: 1st July 2020
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
Stephen Gethins
Co-Chair
Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
Joined: 29th September 2015Departed: 5th November 2019
4 APPG Officer Positions
Bosnia and Herzegovina , Sudan and South Sudan , Syria , University
Bosnia and Herzegovina , Sudan and South Sudan , Syria , University
No other APPG Memberships
Imran Ahmad Khan
Vice-Chair
Independent - Former Member for Wakefield
Joined: 28th September 2017Departed: 23rd October 2019
No other APPG Officer Positions
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 Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
Corri Wilson
Vice Chair
Scottish National Party - Former Member for Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
Joined: 31st August 2016Departed: 2nd May 2017
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
Jason McCartney
Vice Chair
Conservative - Former Member for Colne Valley
Joined: 29th September 2015Departed: 2nd May 2017
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships
Lord Davies of Oldham
Vice Chair
Labour - Life peer
Joined: 29th September 2015Departed: 21st July 2016
No other APPG Officer Positions
No other APPG Memberships