6 APPG memberships (as of 30 May 2024)
Australia, New Zealand (ANZAC) and the Pacific Islands, Australia, United Kingdom and United States of America (AUKUS), Japan, Jazz, Singapore, Transatlantic Trade62 Former APPG memberships
Accounting for Growth, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Armenia, Australia and New Zealand, Bahrain, Baseball, Baseball and Softball, Baseballand Softball, Betting and Gaming, Botswana, Boxing, Brazil, British Overseas Territories, British Sikhs, British-Brazilian, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Chinese in Britain, Cleaning and Hygiene Industry, Commonwealth Games, Commonweatlth Games, Darts, Eggs, Pigs and Poultry, Egypt, Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Professionals, Estonia, European Union-United States Trade and Investment, Fashion and Textiles, Finland, Fusion Energy, Gardening and Horticulture, Germany, Hydrogen, Indonesia, International Relations, Israel, Jazz Appreciation, Kashmir, Laos, Lower Carbon Construction Vehicles, Motorsport, Nuclear Energy, Oman, Overseas Territories, River Thames, Saudi Arabia, Somaliland, South Africa, South East Asian Nations, Southern Yemen, Sovereign Defence Manufacturing Capability, Space, Terrorism, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela, YemenDivision Voting information
Debates during the 2024 Parliament
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28 Bills introduced by Lord Spellar
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A Bill to require specified planning controls in relation to developments likely to be affected by existing noise sources; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to prohibit the import of young puppies; and for connected purposes.
Friday 20th October 2023
A Bill to create the offence of impersonating a public sector website for the purpose of collecting payment or personal data; and for connected purposes.
Friday 20th October 2023
A Bill to amend the House of Lords Act 1999 so as to abolish the system of by-elections for hereditary peers.
Friday 20th October 2023
A Bill to regulate the use of minimum qualification or experience requirements in job applications; and for connected purposes.
Friday 20th October 2023
A Bill to prohibit the practice of offering preferential pricing to new customers compared to existing customers; and for connected purposes.
Friday 20th October 2023
A Bill to expand the list of sporting events that must be made available for broadcast by free-to-air television channels; and for connected purposes.
Friday 20th October 2023
A Bill to place a duty on public bodies to have a presumption in favour of purchasing goods of British origin in purchasing decisions; and for connected purposes.
Friday 20th October 2023
A Bill to require Her Majesty’s Government to formally recognise the Armenian genocide of 1915-16.
Friday 20th October 2023
A Bill to prohibit the import of young puppies; and for connected purposes.
Friday 6th May 2022
A Bill to regulate the use of minimum qualification or experience requirements in job applications; and for connected purposes.
Friday 6th May 2022
A Bill to create an offence of impersonating a public sector website for the purpose of collecting payment or personal data; and for connected purposes.
Friday 6th May 2022
A Bill to prohibit the import of wild animal specimens derived from trophy hunting; and for connected purposes.
Friday 6th May 2022
A Bill to amend the House of Lords Act 1999 so as to abolish the system of by-elections for hereditary peers.
Friday 6th May 2022
A Bill to prohibit the practice of offering preferential pricing to new customers compared to existing customers; and for connected purposes.
Friday 6th May 2022
A Bill to expand the list of sporting events that must be made available for broadcast by free-to-air television channels; and for connected purposes.
Friday 6th May 2022
A Bill to place a duty on public bodies to have a presumption in favour of purchasing goods of British origin in purchasing decisions; and for connected purposes.
Friday 6th May 2022
A Bill to require Her Majesty's Government to formally recognise the Armenian genocide of 1915-16.
Friday 6th May 2022
A Bill to prohibit the import of young puppies; and for connected purposes.
Monday 11th December 2023
A Bill to create the offence of impersonating a public sector website for the purpose of collecting payment or personal data; and for connected purposes.
Monday 11th December 2023
A Bill to make provision prohibiting the import of hunting trophies into Great Britain.
A Bill to amend the House of Lords Act 1999 so as to abolish the system of by-elections for hereditary peers.
Monday 11th December 2023
A Bill to regulate the use of minimum qualification or experience requirements in job applications; and for connected purposes.
Monday 11th December 2023
A Bill to prohibit the practice of offering preferential pricing to new customers compared to existing customers; and for connected purposes.
Monday 11th December 2023
A Bill to expand the list of sporting events that must be must available for broadcast by free-to-air television channels; and for connected purposes.
Monday 11th December 2023
A Bill to place a duty on public bodies to have a presumption in favour of purchasing goods of British origin in purchasing decisions; and for connected purposes.
Monday 11th December 2023
A Bill to require Her Majesty’s Government to formally recognise the Armenian genocide of 1915–16.
Monday 11th December 2023
A Bill to prohibit the import of wild animal specimens from trophy hunting; and for connected purposes.
Wednesday 29th June 2022
9 Bills co-sponsored by Lord Spellar
Recognition of Armenian Genocide Bill 2021-22
Sponsor - Tim Loughton (Con)
Digital Devices (Access for Next of Kin) Bill 2021-22
Sponsor - Ian Paisley (DUP)
Apologies Bill 2019-21
Sponsor - John Howell (Con)
Compulsory Purchase and Planning Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Emma Hardy (Lab)
Banking (Consumer and Small Business Protection) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Charlie Elphicke (Ind)
Sky Lanterns (Prohibition) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Ruth George (Lab)
Armed Forces Covenant (Duty of Public Authorities) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Gavin Robinson (DUP)
Gypsy and Traveller Communities (Housing, Planning and Education) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Andrew Selous (Con)
Service Animals (Offences) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Oliver Heald (Con)