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

• Chair, European Union Committee (16 May 2012 to 9 Sep 2019)
• Chair, European Union Committee (16 May 2012 to 9 Sep 2019)
• Member, Commons Science and Technology Committee ( 1 Oct 2009 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee (10 Mar 2008 to 30 Sep 2009)
• Member, Innovation, Universities and Skills Committee (17 Dec 2007 to 10 Mar 2008)
• Member, Agriculture Committee (17 Jun 1987 to 3 Nov 1989)

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We source information on APPG memberships from lists on APPG websites or asking APPGs for unpublished lists. Please report any incorrect or outdated information.

Lord Boswell of Aynho is a member of the following groups

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All-Party Parliamentary Group Against Antisemitism

More info

• Purpose: To combat antisemitism and help develop and seek implementation of effective public policy to combat antisemitism.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://antisemitism.org.uk/the-all-party-parliamentary-group-against-antisemitism/
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Gypsies, Travellers and Roma

More info

• Purpose: To provide a forum for parliamentarians concerned about issues facing Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities and seek to address these issues and challenge inequalities.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: https://www.gypsy-traveller.org/appg/
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Race and Community

More info

• Purpose: The group focuses on issues of racial justice. It aims to increase the coverage in parliament of issues relating to race and ethnicity; to update members on these issues as well as on up-to-date research; and to connect the group with charities and other organisations working on these issues around the country.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://www.appg-race.com/
• APPG register: Parliament website