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, Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls ( 5 Mar 2025 to 13 May 2026)
• Member, Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] Committee (26 Feb 2025 to 11 Mar 2025)
• Member, Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill Committee (23 Oct 2024 to 31 Oct 2024)
• Member, Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill: Programming sub committee (23 Oct 2024 to 31 Oct 2024)
• Member, Business and Trade Committee (21 Oct 2024 to 13 Apr 2026)

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We source information on APPG memberships from lists on APPG websites or asking APPGs for unpublished lists. Please report any incorrect or outdated information.

Sonia Kumar is an officer of the following groups

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Allied Health Professionals (Chair & Registered Contact)

More info

• Purpose: Allied Health Professionals represent the third largest clinical workforce within the health and care system. There are currently 14 protected titles for AHPs, encompassing 15 roles. AHPs deliver care across the entire system, playing a vital role in assessing, diagnosing, treating, and discharging patients across a range of settings.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Osteoporosis and Bone Health (Chair & Registered Contact)

More info

• Purpose: To raise awareness of osteoporosis amongst parliamentarians and to influence legislation and policy makers to improve the lives of people living with the condition. The APPG will consider how to promote behavioural change and systems changes so people of all ages can strengthen their bones and prevent osteoporosis.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://theros.org.uk/how-you-can-help/get-involved/campaign-with-us/all-party-parliamentary-group-on-osteoporosis/
• APPG register: Parliament website

Sonia Kumar is a member of the following groups

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

More info

• 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