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, Constitution Committee (13 Oct 2021 to 19 Jan 2022)
• Member, Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords) ( 1 Feb 2018 to 9 May 2019)
• Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee ( 1 Feb 2018 to 10 Jun 2021)
• Member, Committee of Selection (Lords) ( 1 Feb 2018 to 10 Jun 2021)
• Member, Services Committee ( 1 Feb 2018 to 6 Dec 2018)
• Member, Partnerships (Prosecution) (Scotland) Bill Special Public Bill Committee (22 Jan 2013 to 13 Feb 2013)
• Member, Administration and Works Committee (Lords) (26 Jun 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Administration and Works Committee (Lords) (26 Jun 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Members' Allowances Committee ( 9 Feb 2009 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Administration Committee (27 Oct 2008 to 9 Feb 2009)
• Member, Committee of Selection ( 8 Oct 2008 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Finance and Services Committee (14 Nov 1997 to 9 Feb 2009)
• Member, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (12 Dec 1994 to 11 Nov 1996)

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We source information on APPG memberships from lists on APPG websites or asking APPGs for unpublished lists. Please report any incorrect or outdated information.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