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 for Hemp Carbon Capture and Rural DevelopmentSubject Group
To support domestic hemp in achieving the UK’s climate, energy and economic goals - with a particular focus on Sustainable Aviation Fuel, marine biofuels, sustainable construction, carbon credits, farming jobs and rural development. The Group will encourage investment in carbon capture, break down regulatory barriers and support a thriving domestic hemp sector.
Officered by: Mr Bayo Alaba (Chair & Registered Contact), Lord Mancroft (Co-Chair), Lord Robathan (Officer), Richard Quigley (Officer)