← All secretariatsA 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.
APPG Secretariat · Lobby firm dossier
APPG Secretariat Services Ltd
APPGs operated
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lobby groups inside Westminster
MP officers
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across all groups run
Registered funders
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paying entries on the APPG register
APPGs operated · 1
- All-Party Parliamentary Group for Defence TechnologySubject Group
The APPG promotes engagement with the UK's defence tech sector, fostering collaboration among parliamentarians, industry, and stakeholders. It explores technological developments, assesses their impact on national security, and addresses policy challenges, supporting innovation and growth to enhance the UK's defence capabilities.