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.

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We source information on APPG memberships from lists on APPG websites or asking APPGs for unpublished lists. Please report any incorrect or outdated information.

Craig Hoy is a member of the following groups

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All-Party Parliamentary China Group

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• Purpose: The group’s aim is to increase UK-China engagement and dialogue. The group wants the UK to challenge and compete with China; but also to cooperate with China including on policy areas such as AI regulation and safety, climate change, and trade and investment.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Japan

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• Purpose: To develop and improve links between the British and Japanese parliaments and encourage a deeper understanding of their respective cultures. The APPG also has an important role to play in promoting trade between the two countries.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: http://www.bjpg.co.uk/
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Life Sciences

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• Purpose: To raise awareness and understanding of the valuable contribution the life sciences sector provides to the health and wealth of the nation and the important role of charities, industry, and academies in supporting and funding medical research and commercialisation to the benefit of patients across the UK.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://www.bioindustry.org/policy/appg.html
• APPG register: Parliament website