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Aphra Brandreth

Conservative MP for Chester South and Eddisbury

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Aphra Brandreth

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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.

Aphra Brandreth is currently a member of the following committees:

Member, Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill Committee

Member, Foreign Affairs Committee

The Foreign Affairs Committee examines the expenditure, administration and policy of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and other bodies associated with the Foreign Office and within the Committee's remit, including the British Council.

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Committee memberships held in the past

  • Member, Mental Health Bill [HL] Committee ( 9 Jun 2025 to 24 Jun 2025)
  • Member, Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill Committee (13 May 2025 to 14 May 2025)
  • Member, Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL] Committee (13 May 2025 to 15 May 2025)
  • Member, Water (Special Measures) Bill [HL] Committee (18 Dec 2024 to 18 Dec 2024)
  • Member, Welsh Affairs Committee (16 Dec 2024 to 13 Jan 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We source information on APPG memberships from lists on APPG websites or asking APPGs for unpublished lists. Please report any incorrect or outdated information.

Aphra Brandreth is an officer of the following groups

All-Party Parliamentary Group on Motor Neurone Disease (Vice Chair)

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Rural Business and the Rural Powerhouse (Vice Chair)

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  • Purpose: To champion the interests of rural businesses and communities, promote sustainable economic growth, and ensure rural voices are heard at the heart of policymaking through cross-party collaboration and evidence-based advocacy.
  • Membership Source: Source
  • APPG Website: N/A
  • APPG register: Parliament website

All-Party Parliamentary Group for Transport Safety (Vice Chair)

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  • Purpose: To provide opportunities to debate transport safety matters (on road, rail, air and water) and to encourage the government to address transport safety issues. To work in partnership with others supporting safe, sustainable and healthy transport.
  • Membership Source: Source
  • APPG Website: https://transportsafetyappg.org.uk/
  • APPG register: Parliament website

All-Party Parliamentary Group for Women and Enterprise (Officer)

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  • Purpose: The APPG provides a unique and dynamic forum for MPs and Peers of all parties to work collectively to explore the challenges and opportunities for female entrepreneurs, ensure they are considered in the political arena and make sure steps are taken to boost female entrepreneurship in the UK.
  • Membership Source: Source
  • APPG Website: https://womenandenterpriseappg.wordpress.com/
  • APPG register: Parliament website

Aphra Brandreth is a member of the following groups

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 Aviation

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  • Purpose: To promote the objective - as set out by the British Government - of making the UK the best country in the world for aviation through inspiring both current and future generations to take up science, technology, engineering and mathematics, thereby creating high-tech jobs and growth in our economy.
  • Membership Source: Source
  • APPG Website: https://aviationappg.uk/
  • APPG register: Parliament website

All-Party Parliamentary Group for Better Roads

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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

All-Party Parliamentary Group for Children

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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 on Creative Health

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Digital Creators

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  • Purpose: To champion the digital creator economy and advocate for content creators as a profession in recognition of their profound economic and cultural contributions across the UK. Working to remove barriers to growth, helping all UK creators reach their full potential.
  • Membership Source: Source
  • APPG Website: https://digitalcommunities.inparliament.uk/
  • APPG register: Parliament website

All-Party Parliamentary Group on Down Syndrome

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  • Purpose: To campaign for equal access and provision to ensure equality and promote respect at all stages of life for people with Down syndrome.
  • Membership Source: Source
  • APPG Website: https://appg-ds.org/
  • APPG register: Parliament website

All-Party Parliamentary Group for Food and Drink

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  • Purpose: To debate the policy priorities and issues related to the UK’s largest manufacturing sector, the food and drink sector. The group will aim to promote dialogue and discussion between industry and politicians through a series of policy roundtables, events and site visits.
  • Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
  • APPG Website: N/A
  • APPG register: Parliament website

All-Party Parliamentary Group for Medical Cannabis Under Prescription

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  • Purpose: The APPG exists to promote the importance of medical cannabis for patients in the UK. To raise awareness of the industry and the importance to growth of the economy and jobs within the sector. To work with other parties within government to raise awareness of this medication and the importance for patients, to help create an understanding of how this medication could sit within current medical frameworks.
  • Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
  • APPG Website: https://www.cicouncil.org.uk/members/appg-medical-cannabis/
  • APPG register: Parliament website

All-Party Parliamentary Group on Obesity

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  • Purpose: To generate a public policy environment where obesity is recognised and prioritised; hold government to account for the delivery of an obesity strategy; call for joined up commissioning that addresses obesity and delivers value for money; and use parliamentary means to provide focus across key elements of the pathway.
  • Membership Source: Source
  • APPG Website: https://obesityappg.com/
  • 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 for Turnaround and Business Improvement

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  • Purpose: To champion financial and operational turnaround and transformation in UK companies and organisations to maximise growth and value for all stakeholders, and to share understanding of key drivers of corporate stress, areas of improvement and sector overviews.
  • Membership Source: Source
  • APPG Website: https://www.the-ift.com/appg/
  • APPG register: Parliament website

All-Party Parliamentary Group on UK Food Security

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  • Purpose: To advocate for eggs, pigs and poultry industries within Parliament. Recognising the link between food security and national security, the APPG supports their role in feeding the nation and ensuring accessible and sustainable food for all. The APPG addresses the challenges and opportunities facing food producers across the UK.
  • Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
  • APPG Website: N/A
  • APPG register: Parliament website

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

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