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 Murphy of Torfaen is currently a member of the following committees:

Member, Constitution Committee

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Committee memberships held in the past

• Member, Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee (17 Sep 2020 to 31 Dec 2023)
• Chair, Draft Investigatory Powers Bill (Joint Committee) (26 Nov 2015 to 11 Feb 2016)
• Chair, Draft Investigatory Powers Bill (Joint Committee) (26 Nov 2015 to 11 Feb 2016)
• Member, Draft Investigatory Powers Bill (Joint Committee) (25 Nov 2015 to 26 Nov 2015)
• Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (30 Nov 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (13 Jan 2010 to 6 May 2010)
• Chair, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (11 Jul 2005 to 29 Jan 2008)
• Chair, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (11 Jul 2005 to 29 Jan 2008)
• Chair, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (11 Jul 2005 to 29 Jan 2008)
• Chair, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (11 Jul 2005 to 29 Jan 2008)
• Chair, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (11 Jul 2005 to 11 Jul 2005)
• Chair, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (11 Jul 2005 to 29 Jan 2008)
• Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (30 Jul 2001 to 29 Jan 2008)
• Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (30 Jul 2001 to 11 Jul 2005)
• Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (30 Jul 2001 to 11 Jul 2005)
• Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (30 Jul 2001 to 11 Jul 2005)
• Member, Welsh Affairs Committee (17 Jun 1987 to 20 Mar 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We source information on APPG memberships from lists on APPG websites or asking APPGs for unpublished lists. Please report any incorrect or outdated information.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 Murphy of Torfaen is a member of the following groups

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on France

More info

• Purpose: The APPG on France is dedicated to promoting and enhancing relations between the UK and France.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• 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 for Hospitality, Events, Major Food and Drink Businesses in Wales

More info

• Purpose: To understand and promote the best of Welsh hospitality, events and food and drink, including the visitor economy.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website