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 Hain is currently a member of the following committees:

Member, Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee

The Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee was appointed to consider matters related to the implementation of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland and the Windsor Framework.

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Committee memberships held in the past

  • Member, Windsor Framework Sub-Committee (14 Apr 2021 to 30 May 2024)
  • Member, COVID-19 Committee (11 Jun 2020 to 28 Apr 2022)
  • Chair, Modernisation of the House of Commons Committee (16 Jul 2003 to 12 Jul 2005)
  • Member, Modernisation of the House of Commons Committee ( 7 Jul 2003 to 16 Jul 2003)

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We source information on APPG memberships from lists on APPG websites or asking APPGs for unpublished lists. Please report any incorrect or outdated information.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


All-Party Parliamentary Group on Formula 1 and Motorsport (Co-Chair)

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  • Purpose: To support motorsport in the UK, encourage links with parliament and promote the benefits of the sport.
  • Membership Source: Source
  • APPG Website: N/A
  • APPG register: Parliament website


All-Party Parliamentary Group on South Africa (Co-Chair)

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  • Purpose: To foster mutually beneficial relationships between the UK and the Republic of South Africa, in particular between the two parliaments, civil society, business and commerce, and arts and culture.
  • Membership Source: Source
  • APPG Website: N/A
  • APPG register: Parliament website

Lord Hain is a member of the following groups


All-Party Parliamentary Motor Group

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  • Purpose: To debate the policy priorities of the UK's automotive industry, motorsport industry and vehicle users, focusing on UK manufacturing and the role of road transport, including the environmental impact; and to promote dialogue between politicians, these industries, users and other stakeholders.
  • Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
  • APPG Website: N/A
  • APPG register: Parliament website


All-Party Parliamentary Group for the United Nations Global Goals

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  • Purpose: To support and mobilise parliamentarians of all parties to push for the UK government’s commitments to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, both at home and abroad.
  • Membership Source: Source
  • APPG Website: https://www.appg-globalgoals.org/
  • APPG register: Parliament website

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