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.

Baroness Smith of Basildon is currently a member of the following committees:

Member, Restoration and Renewal Client Board Committee

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Member, House of Lords Commission

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Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee

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Member, Committee of Selection (Lords)

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Committee memberships held in the past

• Member, Restoration and Renewal Client Board Committee (17 Oct 2022 to 30 May 2024)
• Member, Palace of Westminster (Joint Committee) (20 Jul 2015 to 27 Apr 2017)
• Member, House Committee (Lords) ( 8 Jun 2015 to 14 Dec 2015)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Lords) ( 8 Jun 2015 to 14 Dec 2015)
• Member, Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords) ( 8 Jun 2015 to 9 May 2019)

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We source information on APPG memberships from lists on APPG websites or asking APPGs for unpublished lists. Please report any incorrect or outdated information.

Baroness Smith of Basildon is a member of the following groups

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Fair Elections

More info

• Purpose: To enhance the integrity of UK democracy by: replacing First Past the Post with a proportional electoral system; eliminating dark money and undemocratic influence from politics; countering disinformation in public discourse. The APPG's goal is to deliver clean and fair elections where all votes count.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://www.fairelections.uk/
• 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

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Britain-Palestine All-Party Parliamentary Group

More info

• Purpose: To foster good relations and understanding between Britain and Palestine and to promote a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website