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 Watts is currently a member of the following committees:

Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)

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Member, Social Mobility Policy Committee

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Committee memberships held in the past

• Member, Modern Slavery Act 2015 Committee (24 Jan 2024 to 28 Mar 2025)
• Member, Integration of Primary and Community Care Committee (31 Jan 2023 to 27 Nov 2023)
• Member, Land Use in England Committee (12 May 2022 to 28 Nov 2022)
• Member, International Agreements Committee (23 Apr 2020 to 31 Jan 2024)
• Member, Gambling Industry Committee (13 Jun 2019 to 16 Jun 2020)
• Member, EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee (26 May 2016 to 23 Apr 2020)
• Member, House of Commons Governance Committee (16 Oct 2014 to 17 Dec 2014)
• Member, Administration Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (12 Jul 2010 to 2 Jul 2012)
• Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (12 Jul 2010 to 2 Jul 2012)
• Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (12 Jul 2010 to 2 Jul 2012)
• Member, Foreign Affairs Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 18 Jun 2012)
• Member, Finance and Services Committee (17 Jul 2005 to 10 Oct 2005)
• Member, Finance and Services Committee (14 Nov 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We source information on APPG memberships from lists on APPG websites or asking APPGs for unpublished lists. Please report any incorrect or outdated information.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 Watts is an officer of the following groups

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All-Party Parliamentary Kidney Group (Vice Chair)

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• Purpose: The APPG enhances parliamentary understanding of kidney disease and advocates for improved health services for those with renal disease. It unites parliamentarians dedicated to advancing kidney health policy and ensuring patient needs remain central to healthcare decisions.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://www.kidney.org.uk/all-party-parliamentary-group
• APPG register: Parliament website

Lord Watts is a member of the following groups

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Australia and New Zealand (ANZAC) and the Pacific Islands

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• Purpose: To strengthen relations between the parliamentarians and peoples of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific region; to discuss areas of mutual interest between the United Kingdom and the Pacific region; to host their respective politicians who are visiting the United Kingdom; and to constructively work with the High Commissions, Honorary Consuls, and Agents-General.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group

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• 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 Canada

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• Purpose: To strengthen relations between the parliamentarians and peoples of Canada; to discuss areas of mutual interest between the United Kingdom and Canada; to host Canadian federal and provincial politicians who are visiting the United Kingdom; and to constructively work with the High Commission and Agents-General.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Media Group

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• Purpose: To provide a forum for the discussion of public policy on the media.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://www.appgmedia.org/
• APPG register: Parliament website

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Northern Culture All-Party Parliamentary Group

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• Purpose: The APPG champions the huge economic contribution made by the North’s cultural sector, providing a united voice on pan-northern cultural priorities in order to shape and influence future government decision-making and promoting the need for investment in the North’s strong cultural talent pipeline and heritage.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: https://curiousminds.org.uk/northern-culture-appg/
• APPG register: Parliament website