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John Lamont

Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons

Conservative MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

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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.

John Lamont is currently a member of the following committees:

Member, Procedure Committee

The Procedure Committee considers the practice and procedure of the House in the conduct of its public business.

It is appointed under Standing Order No.

147.

It can make recommendations to the House about the operation of the House’s Standing Orders for public business, and any other aspect of House procedure and practice (as generally described in Erskine May).

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Member, Restoration and Renewal Programme Board Committee

The R&R Programme Board has day to day oversight, and is responsible for making critical strategic choices and recommendations, relating to the restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster to the R&R Client Board.

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Member, Modernisation Committee

The Modernisation Committee is a cross-party committee of MPs that considers reforms to House of Commons procedures, standards, and working practices.

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Member, Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee

The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) is appointed by the House of Commons to examine: constitutional issues; the quality and standards of administration provided by Civil Service departments; and the reports of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO).

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Member, Petitions Committee

The Petitions Committee considers e-petitions submitted on Parliament’s petitions website and public (paper) petitions presented to the House of Commons, engaging the public directly with the work of the House.

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Committee memberships held in the past

  • Member, Cultural Objects (Protection From Seizure) Bill Committee ( 9 Nov 2021 to 17 Nov 2021)
  • Member, Scottish Affairs Committee ( 4 May 2020 to 22 May 2023)
  • Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (27 Jan 2020 to 24 Jan 2023)
  • Member, Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) (27 Jan 2020 to 24 Jan 2023)
  • Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (30 Oct 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
  • Member, Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) (30 Oct 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
  • Member, Scottish Affairs Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)

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.

John Lamont is an officer of the following groups

All-Party Parliamentary Group on Blockchain Technologies (Vice Chair)

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Ethics and Sustainability in Fashion (Deputy Chair)

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Fairtrade (Vice Chair)

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John Lamont is a member of the following groups

All-Party Parliamentary Group Against Antisemitism

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Better Roads

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Loan Charge and Taxpayer Fairness All-Party Parliamentary Group

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  • Purpose: To raise concerns about the Loan Charge legislation and associated HMRC action against thousands of freelance, contract and locum workers and small company owners in the UK, as well as the wider context of fairness of the tax system and the conduct, performance and accountability of HMRC.
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  • APPG Website: https://www.loanchargeappg.co.uk/
  • APPG register: Parliament website

All-Party Parliamentary Group on Private Capital

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  • Purpose: To provide parliamentarians with a forum to discuss, better understand, and engage with the private capital sector - including private equity and venture capital firms.
  • Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
  • APPG Website: N/A
  • APPG register: Parliament website

All-Party Parliamentary Group on Running

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  • Purpose: To work collectively to inspire people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the mental and physical health benefits of getting active through running, jogging and active lifestyles.
  • Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
  • APPG Website: N/A
  • APPG register: Parliament website

All-Party Parliamentary Group on Serbia

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  • Purpose: To foster the good relationship between Serbia and the UK and promote the Serbian contribution to the UK.
  • Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
  • APPG Website: N/A
  • APPG register: Parliament website

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