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 on Children in WalesSubject Group
To tackle key issues affecting children and young people in Wales and develop policies on children’s rights, family support, and child poverty – ensuring every child has the best possible start in life.
Officered by: Andrew Ranger (Chair & Registered Contact), Ann Davies (Secretary), Lord Davies of Gower (Secretary), Gill German (Officer)