To raise awareness in Parliament of the importance and opportunities of space based capabilities to the UK economy, policy making, society and the space community; to highlight and promote the benefits from the UK's investment in space and its leading role within the global space economy.
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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David Morris
Chair & Registered Contact
Conservative - Morecambe and Lunesdale
Joined: 30th July 2015
13 APPG Memberships
Arctic and Nordic Councils , Armed Forces Covenant , Bahrain , Caribbean , Channel Islands , Deliberative Democracy , Iceland , Isle of Man (Manx) , Music , Relocation , Serbia , Shellfish Aquaculture , Taiwan
Arctic and Nordic Councils , Armed Forces Covenant , Bahrain , Caribbean , Channel Islands , Deliberative Democracy , Iceland , Isle of Man (Manx) , Music , Relocation , Serbia , Shellfish Aquaculture , Taiwan
10 APPG Memberships
China , Civic Societies , Corporate Governance , Heritage Rail , Mongolia , Polar Regions , Polo , Qatar , Trade and Investment , Waterways
China , Civic Societies , Corporate Governance , Heritage Rail , Mongolia , Polar Regions , Polo , Qatar , Trade and Investment , Waterways
12 APPG Memberships
Aerospace , Breast Cancer , Children, Teenagers, and Young Adults with Cancer , Coronavirus , Fisheries , Future Generations , Germany , Green Deal Misselling , Haemophilia and Contaminated Blood , Health in all Policies , State Pension Inequality for Women , Vaccinations for All
Aerospace , Breast Cancer , Children, Teenagers, and Young Adults with Cancer , Coronavirus , Fisheries , Future Generations , Germany , Green Deal Misselling , Haemophilia and Contaminated Blood , Health in all Policies , State Pension Inequality for Women , Vaccinations for All
15 APPG Memberships
Aerospace , Armed Forces Covenant , Artificial Intelligence , Data Poverty , Diversity and Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths , Frozen British Pensions , Gibraltar , Internet, Communications and Technology , Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) , Photonics and Quantum , Romania , Scientific , Technology and National Security , University , Veterans
Aerospace , Armed Forces Covenant , Artificial Intelligence , Data Poverty , Diversity and Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths , Frozen British Pensions , Gibraltar , Internet, Communications and Technology , Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) , Photonics and Quantum , Romania , Scientific , Technology and National Security , University , Veterans
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 , Golf , 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 , 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 , Golf , 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 , Switzerland , Taiwan , Union
Angus Brendan MacNeil
Vice Chair
Scottish National Party - Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Joined: 30th July 2015
33 APPG Memberships
Argentina , Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage , Caribbean , Channel Islands , Chile , Cuba , Denmark , Faroe Islands , Finland , Fisheries , Flags and Heraldry , Genetic Haemochromatosis , Gibraltar , Greenland , Historic Counties , Holy See , Iceland , Isle of Man (Manx) , Liechtenstein , Montserrat , Multiple Sclerosis , Net Zero , Norfolk Island , Norway , Pacific Islands , Pitcairn Islands , Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 , San Marino , Shellfish Aquaculture , Slovenia , Sweden , Switzerland , Zoos and Aquariums
Argentina , Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage , Caribbean , Channel Islands , Chile , Cuba , Denmark , Faroe Islands , Finland , Fisheries , Flags and Heraldry , Genetic Haemochromatosis , Gibraltar , Greenland , Historic Counties , Holy See , Iceland , Isle of Man (Manx) , Liechtenstein , Montserrat , Multiple Sclerosis , Net Zero , Norfolk Island , Norway , Pacific Islands , Pitcairn Islands , Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 , San Marino , Shellfish Aquaculture , Slovenia , Sweden , Switzerland , Zoos and Aquariums
Stephen Metcalfe
Vice Chair
Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock
Joined: 10th October 2018
12 APPG Memberships
Artificial Intelligence , Blockchain , Digital Skills , Diversity and Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths , Engineering , Equitable Life Policyholders , Future of Work , Maritime and Ports , Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) , Photonics and Quantum , Scientific , Theatre
Artificial Intelligence , Blockchain , Digital Skills , Diversity and Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths , Engineering , Equitable Life Policyholders , Future of Work , Maritime and Ports , Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) , Photonics and Quantum , Scientific , Theatre
Jamie Stone
Vice Chair
Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Joined: 10th October 2018
11 APPG Memberships
Aerospace , Armed Forces , Bahrain , Cleaning and Hygiene , Defence and Security Issues , Gaps in Support , International Freedom of Religion or Belief , Media , Mongolia , Northern Ireland Economy , Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022
Aerospace , Armed Forces , Bahrain , Cleaning and Hygiene , Defence and Security Issues , Gaps in Support , International Freedom of Religion or Belief , Media , Mongolia , Northern Ireland Economy , Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022
14 APPG Memberships
Armed Forces Covenant , Boys' Brigade , Civil Service and Public Sector Workers , Coalfield Communities , Cyber Security , Digital Identity , Digital Skills , Electoral Reform , Football Club , Hong Kong , Internet, Communications and Technology , Life Sciences , Media , Video Games and Esports
Armed Forces Covenant , Boys' Brigade , Civil Service and Public Sector Workers , Coalfield Communities , Cyber Security , Digital Identity , Digital Skills , Electoral Reform , Football Club , Hong Kong , Internet, Communications and Technology , Life Sciences , Media , Video Games and Esports
13 APPG Memberships
Africa , Bangladesh , Commonwealth , Creative Diversity , Diversity and Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths , Engineering , Ethnic Minority Business Owners , Infrastructure , Internet, Communications and Technology , Jazz , Markets , Open Banking and Payments , Scientific
Africa , Bangladesh , Commonwealth , Creative Diversity , Diversity and Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths , Engineering , Ethnic Minority Business Owners , Infrastructure , Internet, Communications and Technology , Jazz , Markets , Open Banking and Payments , Scientific
31 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 , 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 , Thailand , Transatlantic Trade , Tunisia , Turks and Caicos Islands , Yemen
Contact Details
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David Morris MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA. Tel: 020 7219 7234.
Email: david.morris.mp@parliament.uk
Public Enquiry Point:
Sam Sears, ADS Ltd, Salamanca Square, 9 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SP. Tel: 020 7091 7803
Email: Samuel.sears@adsgroup.org.uk
Secretariat:
ADS Ltd acts as the group's secretariat. https://www.adsgroup.org.uk/
Benefits in Kind
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Date
15 Jan 2022
15 Jan 2022
Source
ADS Ltd
ADS Ltd
Description
Secretariat From : 15/01/2022 To : 14/01/2023
Secretariat From : 15/01/2022 To : 14/01/2023
Value
£1,501
£1,501
Date
15 Jan 2021
15 Jan 2021
Source
ADS Ltd
ADS Ltd
Description
Secretariat From : 15/01/2021 To : 14/01/2022
Secretariat From : 15/01/2021 To : 14/01/2022
Value
£1,501
£1,501
Date
15 Jan 2020
15 Jan 2020
Source
ADS LtD
ADS LtD
Description
Secretariat From : 15/01/2020 To : 14/01/2021
Secretariat From : 15/01/2020 To : 14/01/2021
Value
£1,501
£1,501
Date
5 Jul 2019
5 Jul 2019
Source
ADS LtD
ADS LtD
Description
Secretariat From : 05/07/2019 To : 04/07/2020
Secretariat From : 05/07/2019 To : 04/07/2020
Value
£1,501
£1,501
Date
30 Jan 2018
30 Jan 2018
Source
UK Space (Trade Association)
UK Space (Trade Association)
Description
Annual reception held on 30/01/2018
Annual reception held on 30/01/2018
Value
£4,501
£4,501
Date
1 Jan 2017
1 Jan 2017
Source
Sarah Chilman
Sarah Chilman
Description
Sarah Chilman is funded by UK Space (the trade association) to act as the APPG's secretariat From : 01/01/2017 To : 31/12/2017
Sarah Chilman is funded by UK Space (the trade association) to act as the APPG's secretariat From : 01/01/2017 To : 31/12/2017
Value
£7,501
£7,501
Date
7 Dec 2016
7 Dec 2016
Source
UK Space (the trade association)
UK Space (the trade association)
Description
Reception held on 7 December 2016
Reception held on 7 December 2016
Value
£6,001
£6,001
Date
27 Jun 2016
27 Jun 2016
Source
UK Space (the trade association)
UK Space (the trade association)
Description
Reception held on 27 June 2016
Reception held on 27 June 2016
Value
£4,501
£4,501
Date
1 Jan 2016
1 Jan 2016
Source
Sarah Chilman
Sarah Chilman
Description
Sarah Chilman is funded by UK Space (the trade association) to act as the APPG's secretariat From : 01/01/2016 To : 31/12/2016
Sarah Chilman is funded by UK Space (the trade association) to act as the APPG's secretariat From : 01/01/2016 To : 31/12/2016
Value
£7,501
£7,501
Date
9 Dec 2015
9 Dec 2015
Source
UK Space (the trade association)
UK Space (the trade association)
Description
Reception held on 9 December 2015
Reception held on 9 December 2015
Value
£4,501
£4,501
Date
6 Jul 2015
6 Jul 2015
Source
UK Space (the trade association)
UK Space (the trade association)
Description
Reception
Reception
Value
£4,501
£4,501
Date
1 Jan 2015
1 Jan 2015
Source
Sarah Chilman
Sarah Chilman
Description
Sarah Chilman is funded by UK Space (the trade association) to act as the APPG's secretariat From : 01/01/2015 To : 31/12/2015
Sarah Chilman is funded by UK Space (the trade association) to act as the APPG's secretariat From : 01/01/2015 To : 31/12/2015
Value
£7,501
£7,501
No direct financial benefits are on record for the Space APPG
Former APPG Officers
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Steve Double
Vice Chair
Conservative - St Austell and Newquay
Joined: 28th September 2017Departed: 25th August 2021
No other APPG Memberships
5 APPG Memberships
Financial Technology , Freedom of Speech , Immigration Law and Policy , Race Equality in Education , Vaping
Financial Technology , Freedom of Speech , Immigration Law and Policy , Race Equality in Education , Vaping
Lord Hunt of Chesterton
Vice Chair
Labour - Life peer
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 21st April 2021
No other APPG Memberships
Mark Pritchard
Vice Chair
Conservative - The Wrekin
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 21st April 2021
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
Liz Saville Roberts
Treasurer
Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Joined: 24th November 2016Departed: 21st April 2021
21 APPG Memberships
Animal Welfare , Broadband and Digital Communication , Coronavirus , Dementia , Domestic Violence and Abuse , Drugs, Alcohol and Justice , Fisheries , Future Generations , Green New Deal , Heritage Rail , Hospitality, Events and Major Food and Drink Businesses in Wales , Hydrogen , Marine Energy , Mining and Quarrying , Museums , Small Modular Reactors , State Pension Inequality for Women , Stroke , Ukraine , United Nations Women , Women in Parliament
Animal Welfare , Broadband and Digital Communication , Coronavirus , Dementia , Domestic Violence and Abuse , Drugs, Alcohol and Justice , Fisheries , Future Generations , Green New Deal , Heritage Rail , Hospitality, Events and Major Food and Drink Businesses in Wales , Hydrogen , Marine Energy , Mining and Quarrying , Museums , Small Modular Reactors , State Pension Inequality for Women , Stroke , Ukraine , United Nations Women , Women in Parliament
Cheryl Gillan
Vice Chair
Conservative - Former Member for Chesham and Amersham
Joined: 31st January 2018Departed: 10th March 2021
No other APPG Memberships
Nigel Evans
President
Conservative - Ribble Valley
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 5th November 2019
Lord Vaizey of Didcot
Vice Chair
Conservative - Life peer
Joined: 5th November 2019Departed: 5th November 2019
Cheryl Gillan
Vice Chair
Conservative - Former Member for Chesham and Amersham
Joined: 28th September 2017Departed: 20th December 2017
No other APPG Memberships
Iain Wright
Vice Chair
Labour - Former Member for Hartlepool
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 2nd May 2017
No other APPG Memberships
Alan Meale
Secretary
Labour - Former Member for Mansfield
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 2nd May 2017
No other APPG Memberships
Phillip Lee
Vice Chair
Liberal Democrat - Former Member for Bracknell
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 31st August 2016
No other APPG Memberships