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 Slinger is currently a member of the following committees:

Member, Speaker's Conference (2024) Committee

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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We source information on APPG memberships from lists on APPG websites or asking APPGs for unpublished lists. Please report any incorrect or outdated information.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 Slinger is an officer of the following groups

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Indonesia (Vice Chair)

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• Purpose: To promote interest in and understanding of Indonesia among parliamentarians particularly with regards to trade and investment and for discussions on issues related to the country.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Kurdistan Region in Iraq (Chair & Registered Contact)

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• Purpose: To promote friendship and understanding between the peoples and representatives of the Kurdistan Region in Iraq and the UK.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: http://www.appgkurdistan.org.uk/
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Lithuania (Officer)

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• Purpose: To promote and strengthen relations between the parliaments of Lithuania and the UK.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Restorative Justice

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• Purpose: To examine the use of restorative justice principles within the UK justice system; to raise the profile of restorative justice principles within parliament; and to provide opportunities for policy discussion and consultation.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://rjappg.co.uk/
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Running (Chair & Registered Contact)

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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: Source
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Saudi Arabia (Vice Chair)

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• Purpose: The APPG aims to strengthen bilateral relations, promote cultural exchange, and address key issues such as trade and regional stability. The group engages in discussions, visits, and events to deepen mutual cooperation.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

John Slinger is a member of the following groups

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Apprenticeships

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• Purpose: To provide a forum for parliamentarians and employers to discuss how to promote the role of high quality apprenticeships.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://www.appgapprenticeships.uk/
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group

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• Purpose: To promote understanding of the significant contribution of brewing and pubs to the UK economy and wider society, including their economic, social, cultural and historic importance, contribution to tourism, the social responsibility exercised by the sector, and also supporting the UK's brewing and pub sectors worldwide.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Bosnia and Herzegovina

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• Purpose: To enhance relations and mutual co-operation between the UK and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: https://www.aliciakearns.com/appg-bosnia-and-herzegovina
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Creative Health

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• Purpose: To raise awareness of the benefits of creativity, culture and the arts for our health and wellbeing and to stimulate progress towards making these benefits a reality across the country.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://ncch.org.uk/appg-on-creative-health
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Fair Elections

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• Purpose: To enhance the integrity of UK democracy by: replacing First Past the Post with a proportional electoral system; eliminating dark money and undemocratic influence from politics; countering disinformation in public discourse. The APPG's goal is to deliver clean and fair elections where all votes count.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://www.fairelections.uk/
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Human Rights Group

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• Purpose: To raise the profile of international human rights issues within Parliament and to investigate and publicise human rights abuses occurring.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://www.appghumanrights.com/
• 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 Music Education

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• Purpose: To support parliamentarians engaging in discussions relating to music education through early years, primary, secondary, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), further and higher education, and lifelong learning. The APPG has a particular focus on curriculum, music hubs, challenges facing higher education, and progression into the creative and cultural sector.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://www.musiceducationappg.org/
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Parents

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• Purpose: To promote the role of parents.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://www.parentkind.org.uk/research-and-policy/education-policy/policy-in-england/all-party-parliamentary-group-for-england
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Parkrun

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• Purpose: To celebrate and promote the health and wellbeing advantages of Parkrun in Parliament and throughout the UK
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Republic of Korea

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• Purpose: To encourage political interest in the Republic of Korea and increase the understanding of British parliamentarians of Korea, its politics, policies, culture and people.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Steel and Metals-Related Industries

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• Purpose: To ensure a fair deal for the UK steel and metal related industries by liaising with and lobbying the government, to raise the profile of cultural, environmental and social issues in the industry and its communities, and to research and develop policies which will promote thriving steel and cast metal industries in the UK.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Transport Safety

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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

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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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All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Waterways

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• Purpose: The APPG champions the revitalisation and restoration of the UK’s navigable waterways. Our purpose is to unlock the environmental, social, economic, and cultural potential of the UK’s rivers and canals by boosting local economies, promoting sustainability and connecting people to nature.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://waterways.org.uk/about-us/all-party-parliamentary-group-for-the-waterways
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Women, Peace and Security

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• Purpose: To provide a forum for the discussion and analysis of issues relating to Women, Peace and Security (WPS). Among other issues, the APPG is focused on the UK Government’s implementation of WPS commitments and work on Women and Girls rights.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://gaps-uk.org/parliament/appg/
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Youth Affairs

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• Purpose: To raise the profile of issues that affect and concern young people, encourage dialogue between parliamentarians, young people and youth services, and encourage a co-ordinated and coherent approach to youth policy making.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://youthappg.org.uk/about/
• APPG register: Parliament website