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Mark Francois

Shadow Minister (Defence)

Conservative MP for Rayleigh and Wickford

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Committees

In the UK Parliament, committees are groups of MPs or Peers who examine specific issues in more detail than can be done in debates.

Some committees focus on checking the government’s decisions and spending, while others investigate specific topics and proposed legislation.

Mark Francois is currently a member of the following committees:

Member, Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill

The Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill was appointed by the House of Commons to examine the Armed Forces Bill 2024-26.

The Bill renews parliamentary approval for the Armed Forces and makes changes to legislation relating to the Armed Forces, including the Service Justice System, management of defence housing and management of the Reserve Forces.The Committee has published its special report on the Billand has reported the Bill back to the House without amendments.

The Government is expected to provide a response by Monday 29 June.You can follow further progress on the Bill on the Armed Forces Bill page.

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Committee memberships held in the past

  • Member, Armed Forces Commissioner Bill ( 4 Dec 2024 to 12 Dec 2024)
  • Member, British Citizenship (Northern Ireland) Bill Committee (20 Mar 2024 to 17 Apr 2024)
  • Member, Public Accounts Committee (25 May 2021 to 30 May 2024)
  • Member, Defence Sub-Committee ( 5 Mar 2020 to 30 May 2024)
  • Member, Defence Committee ( 2 Mar 2020 to 30 May 2024)
  • Member, Defence Sub-Committee (12 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
  • Member, Defence Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
  • Member, Armed Forces Bill Committee (17 Jan 2011 to 8 Mar 2011)
  • Member, Administration Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 22 Oct 2012)
  • Member, Committee of Selection (21 Jun 2010 to 9 May 2013)
  • Member, Environmental Audit Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 12 Jul 2005)

All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs)

All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) are informal cross-party groups made up of MPs and Peers who share an interest in a particular country or subject.

They do not have formal powers or funding, but can book rooms on the parliamentary estate and may receive funding from outside organisations and companies.

We source information on APPG memberships from lists on APPG websites or asking APPGs for unpublished lists. Please report any incorrect or outdated information.

Mark Francois is a member of the following groups

All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Armed Forces

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  • Purpose: To promote better understanding of His Majesty's Armed Forces in Parliament.
  • Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
  • APPG Website: N/A
  • APPG register: Parliament website

All-Party Parliamentary Group for Australia and New Zealand (ANZAC) and the Pacific Islands

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  • Purpose: To strengthen relations between the parliamentarians and peoples of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific region; to discuss areas of mutual interest between the United Kingdom and the Pacific region; to host their respective politicians who are visiting the United Kingdom; and to constructively work with the High Commissions, Honorary Consuls, and Agents-General.
  • Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
  • APPG Website: N/A
  • APPG register: Parliament website

All-Party Parliamentary Group on Canada

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  • Purpose: To strengthen relations between the parliamentarians and peoples of Canada; to discuss areas of mutual interest between the United Kingdom and Canada; to host Canadian federal and provincial politicians who are visiting the United Kingdom; and to constructively work with the High Commission and Agents-General.
  • Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
  • APPG Website: N/A
  • APPG register: Parliament website

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