A secretariat is the entity that does the operational work of an All-Party Parliamentary Group: drafts agendas, briefs MPs, sends out invitations, books rooms, writes reports. When the secretariat is a lobby firm or PR firm, the APPG is a paid channel for the firm’s clients to access MPs. The MPs officer the group, the firm supplies the staff and the policy line, the firm’s clients (listed under Funders below) pay for the privilege.
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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Air AmbulancesSubject Group
To drive positive advancements for the UK’s air ambulances by championing crucial improvements and addressing key challenges faced by air ambulance charities. Through advocacy and collaboration, the group will enhance the delivery of lifesaving pre-hospital care, ensuring continued progress in this vital field.
Officered by: Pete Wishart (Chair & Registered Contact), Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee (Vice Chair), Rushanara Ali (Vice Chair), David Reed (Vice Chair)