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.

Lewis Cocking is currently a member of the following committees:

Member, Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee

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Committee memberships held in the past

• Member, English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Committee (15 Sep 2025 to 28 Oct 2025)
• Member, Planning and Infrastructure Bill Committee (24 Apr 2025 to 22 May 2025)
• Member, Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [HL] Committee ( 5 Feb 2025 to 11 Feb 2025)
• Member, Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill Committee ( 4 Dec 2024 to 12 Dec 2024)

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We source information on APPG memberships from lists on APPG websites or asking APPGs for unpublished lists. Please report any incorrect or outdated information.

Lewis Cocking is an officer of the following groups

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Baking Industry (Officer)

More info

• Purpose: A group to discuss concerns of and advocate for the members of the baking industry, flour millers, wheat farmers, and all the people behind the loaf.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Better Roads (Officer)

More info

• Purpose: To bring together MPs and Peers with an interest in road conditions and road maintenance.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://www.appg-betterroads.org/
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Future of Financial Services (Vice Chair)

More info

• Purpose: To promote fair competition, removing entry barriers, and encourage greater access and diversity of service in consumer and SME finance and the wider financial services sector.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://futurefinancialforum.org/appg
• APPG register: Parliament website

Lewis Cocking is a member of the following groups

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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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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Entrepreneurship

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• Purpose: Entrepreneurs are vital to a dynamic, innovative economy. The APPG for Entrepreneurship exists to champion their role – encouraging, supporting, and promoting entrepreneurship across the UK. Our mission is to ensure that Parliament remains closely informed about what’s needed to foster the best possible environment for entrepreneurs to succeed.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://appgentrepreneurship.org/
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Freedom of Speech

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• Purpose: To protect and promote freedom of speech in the UK and around the world.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Greece

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• Purpose: To further UK-Greece relations and discuss issues affecting both countries.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Italy

More info

• Purpose: To further UK-Italy relations and discuss issues affecting both countries.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Serbia

More info

• 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