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Neil Shastri-Hurst

Conservative MP for Solihull West and Shirley

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Neil Shastri-Hurst

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.

Neil Shastri-Hurst 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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Member, Committee of Privileges

The Committee of Privileges is appointed to consider specific matters relating to privileges referred to it by the House.

The scope of any inquiry comprises all matters relevant to the matter referred.

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Member, Committee on Standards

The Committee on Standards cannot take on complaints about Members of Parliament.

Such complaints should be directed to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards.

Find out more about the House of Commons Standards process.

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Member, Justice Committee

The Justice Committee examines the policies and spending of the Ministry of Justice (and associated public bodies).

This includes courts, legal aid, prisons, probation and the rule of law.

It also advises on sentencing guidelines.

It cannot consider individual cases.

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Committee memberships held in the past

  • Member, Mental Health Bill [HL] Committee ( 9 Jun 2025 to 24 Jun 2025)
  • Member, Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Committee (15 Jan 2025 to 25 Mar 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.

Neil Shastri-Hurst is an officer of the following groups

All-Party Parliamentary Group on Access to Justice

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Male Suicide (Officer)

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  • Purpose: To raise awareness in Parliament, promote effective prevention strategies, and support policies that reduce the disproportionately high suicide rate among men in the UK.
  • Membership Source: Source
  • APPG Website: https://equi-law.uk/appg-menboys
  • APPG register: Parliament website

Neil Shastri-Hurst is a member of the following groups

All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Armed Forces Community

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Bosnia and Herzegovina

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and Commemoration

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  • Purpose: To raise awareness of the CWGC's (Commonwealth War Graves Commission) work commemorating war casualties; learn of the scope and breadth of work undertaken by CWGC in fulfilling its mission; arrange site visits to CWGC cemeteries and memorials in the UK and internationally; raise awareness of other organisations' work relevant to the commemoration of war casualties.
  • Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
  • APPG Website: N/A
  • APPG register: Parliament website

All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cricket

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  • Purpose: The promotion and support of men's and ladies cricket. Liaison with cricketing authorities, the Lords and Commons Cricket Team and cricketing charities. To promote the game and its benefits across Parliament through regular briefings and cricket related events.
  • Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
  • APPG Website: N/A
  • APPG register: Parliament website

All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Defence and Security Sectors Supporting Local Communities

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  • Purpose: The APPG is focused on showcasing and enhancing the social value contribution made by the defence and security sectors to local communities across the UK. The group unites parliamentarians who are dedicated to advocating for the role these sectors play in national security and bolstering local economies and communities.
  • Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
  • APPG Website: N/A
  • APPG register: Parliament website

All-Party Parliamentary Group for Public Sector Efficiency

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  • Purpose: The APPG’s aim is to create an open forum for research, ideation, and the exchange of ideas and learning captured from the study and understanding of effective delivery solutions in public sector procurement and commissioning in the UK and around the world.
  • Membership Source: Source
  • APPG Website: https://appgpse.org.uk/
  • 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

All-Party Parliamentary Group for Thailand

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  • Purpose: To maintain links with and develop an understanding of Thailand, its culture and politics.
  • Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
  • APPG Website: N/A
  • APPG register: Parliament website

All-Party Parliamentary Group on Ukraine

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  • Purpose: To promote and strengthen relations between the UK and Ukrainian parliaments.
  • Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
  • APPG Website: N/A
  • APPG register: Parliament website

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