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.

Lord Cryer is currently a member of the following committees:

Member, Constitution Committee

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Committee memberships held in the past

• Member, Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee (18 Nov 2024 to 3 Feb 2025)
• Member, Administration Committee ( 2 Mar 2020 to 30 May 2024)
• Member, Administration Committee (30 Oct 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, Administration Committee (20 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Justice Committee (24 Feb 2014 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Treasury Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 14 Nov 2011)
• Member, Regulatory Reform Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 13 May 2002)
• Member, Deregulation Committee (29 Jul 1997 to 11 May 2001)

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We source information on APPG memberships from lists on APPG websites or asking APPGs for unpublished lists. Please report any incorrect or outdated information.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

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Historic Vehicles (Co-Chair)

More info

• Purpose: To encourage interest in, and the promotion and use of, vintage historic and classic vehicles.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Swimming (Vice Chair)

More info

• Purpose: To promote swimming and other aquatic disciplines and to highlight the importance of swimming and water safety in schools.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

Lord Cryer is a member of the following groups

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All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group

More info

• 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: https://www.appgbeer.uk/
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Boxing

More info

• Purpose: To engage with government and parliament to support all aspects of boxing; set out the benefits of boxing to individuals and wider society; reduce barriers to participation in boxing; celebrate the success of our nation’s boxers; and highlight the potential for grass roots boxing clubs to promote diversity, inclusion and regeneration 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 Cricket

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• Purpose: The promotion and support of men's and ladies cricket. Liaison with cricketing authorities, the Lords and Commons Cricket Team and cricketing charities. To promote the game and its benefits across Parliament through regular briefings and cricket related events.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Italy

More info

• Purpose: To further UK-Italy relations and discuss issues affecting both countries.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Thames Estuary Fair Economic Growth

More info

• Purpose: To provide a forum for parliamentarians and stakeholders to discuss and promote fair economic growth across the Estuary.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://www.thamesestuaryappg.org/
• APPG register: Parliament website