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.

Committee memberships held in the past

• Member, Women and Equalities Committee (25 Nov 2024 to 2 Jun 2025)

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We source information on APPG memberships from lists on APPG websites or asking APPGs for unpublished lists. Please report any incorrect or outdated information.

Shivani Raja is an officer of the following groups

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for British Hindus (Officer)

More info

• Purpose: To discuss and promote interests and concerns of Hindus in the UK and to facilitate greater understanding and engagement between Hindus, parliamentarians and wider British society.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://appgbritishhindus.com/
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Bulgaria (Officer)

More info

• Purpose: To promote and strengthen the bilateral relationship between Bulgaria and UK, encourage cooperation, promote Bulgarian culture, and support the Bulgarian diaspora in the UK.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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India All-Party Parliamentary Group

More info

• Purpose: To promote the strengthening of the bilateral relationship between the UK and India, focusing on trade and investment, education, sustainable development, culture, health, science and innovation, defence and security, and enhancing the relationship between both countries’ parliaments on a national and regional level, and promoting people-to-people links.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://www.appgindia.org/
• APPG register: Parliament website

Shivani Raja is a member of the following groups

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Ethnic Minority Business Owners

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• Purpose: The APPG for Ethnic Minority Business Owners aims to promote the advancement of businesses owned by Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people to reduce barriers and unlock their potential for the overall benefit of the UK’s economy.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://www.appgethnicbusiness.co.uk/
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Freedom of Speech

More info

• 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 International Students

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• Purpose: To recognise the internationalisation and global prominence of UK education; to promote the value of international students to UK education, economy and ‘soft power’; to raise awareness of issues affecting international students; and to provide a platform for collaboration between parliamentarians, educators, professionals and business leaders.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://internationalstudents.org.uk/
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Women in Parliament

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• Purpose: Brings together MPs and peers to celebrate progress in women's representation and advocate for more women in parliament across all parties, aiming for a diverse, gender-equal parliament by 2028 - the centenary of equal franchise. Supports women in parliament and those standing for public office.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://centenaryaction.org.uk/appg-women-in-parliament/
• APPG register: Parliament website