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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International Trade and Investment All-Party Parliamentary GroupSubject Group
The APPG will strengthen Parliament’s ability to address global trade complexities, foster cross-party collaboration, engage industry stakeholders, and promote strategic investment opportunities. This essential forum aims to shape and enhance the UK’s trade and investment landscape, driving economic growth and ensuring long-term global competitiveness.
Officered by: Mike Reader (Chair & Registered Contact), Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee (Vice Chair), Adam Jogee (Vice Chair), Lord Johnson of Lainston (Vice Chair)