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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Responsible Vaping All-Party Parliamentary GroupSubject Group
To act as a focal point for vaping issues with a clear focus on sector responsibility in addressing key issues, demonstrate the positive benefits in support of smoking cessation and support an evidence-based approach to vaping regulation.
Officered by: Euan Stainbank (Chair & Registered Contact), Mary Glindon (Vice Chair), Lord Naseby (Officer), Lord Brady of Altrincham (Officer)
Paid by: Independent British Vape Trade Association (£46,501-48,000)