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, Charities Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee (22 Jul 2021 to 18 Nov 2021)
• Member, Panel of Chairs (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill (Commons) Committee (29 Apr 2014 to 22 Feb 2016)
• Member, Trade & Industry Committee ( 2 Dec 2002 to 8 Dec 2003)
• Member, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 2 Nov 2002)
• Member, Environment Committee (17 Jun 1987 to 18 Mar 1991)

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We source information on APPG memberships from lists on APPG websites or asking APPGs for unpublished lists. Please report any incorrect or outdated information.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

More info

• 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 Group on Canada

More info

• 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 Group on the Caribbean

More info

• Purpose: To explore the future of the post-Brexit trading relationship between the UK and the Caribbean; to explore the future of our diplomatic relationships with Caribbean states, and to consider their diplomatic status in our country; to consider the question and scope of repatriation, and what that could mean to both the UK and the Caribbean; to meet visiting Caribbean politicians; to encourage a political interest in the Caribbean.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on South Africa

More info

• 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: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website