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.
APPGs operated · 3
All-Party Parliamentary Group for GolfSubject Group
The APPG works with the UK's leading golf organisations - such as the R&A and home union golf associations - to support the industry and promote its work in contributing to the UK's economy, sustainability targets, and health outcomes
Paid by: R&A, IMG, PING, PGA, PING, UK Golf Federation +4 more
All-Party Parliamentary Group for Self-Driving VehiclesSubject Group
The APPG provides a forum for parliamentarians and industry to discuss and promote the benefits of AVs (Automated Vehicles) for a variety of uses across all parts of the UK, acting as the voice of the AV sector in Parliament.
Officered by: Chris Curtis (Chair & Registered Contact), Emily Darlington (Officer), Lord Booth (Officer), Lord Oates (Officer)
All-Party Parliamentary Group for Women and EnterpriseSubject Group
The APPG provides a unique and dynamic forum for MPs and Peers of all parties to work collectively to explore the challenges and opportunities for female entrepreneurs, ensure they are considered in the political arena and make sure steps are taken to boost female entrepreneurship in the UK.