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 Knight of Weymouth is currently a member of the following committees:

Member, Communications and Digital Committee

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Committee memberships held in the past

• Member, Education for 11–16 Year Olds Committee (31 Jan 2023 to 23 Nov 2023)
• Member, Draft Online Safety Bill (Joint Committee) (22 Jul 2021 to 30 May 2024)
• Member, National Plan for Sport and Recreation Committee (15 Oct 2020 to 24 Nov 2021)
• Member, Democracy and Digital Technologies Committee (13 Jun 2019 to 16 Jun 2022)
• Member, Regenerating Seaside Towns and Communities Committee (17 May 2018 to 19 Mar 2019)
• Member, Defence Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 20 Oct 2003)

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We source information on APPG memberships from lists on APPG websites or asking APPGs for unpublished lists. Please report any incorrect or outdated information.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 Knight of Weymouth is a member of the following groups

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Acquired Brain Injury

More info

• Purpose: To raise awareness of Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and seek improvements in support and services for people with ABI and their carers; to provide a voice for people with ABI in parliament; and to raise issues across health, social care and welfare which affect people living with ABI.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: https://ukabif.org.uk/page/CampaignAPPG
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Early Education and Childcare

More info

• Purpose: The APPG brings together parliamentarians and leading members for the sector to work collaboratively to facilitate discussions and find solutions on key policy issues. The Group’s purpose is to help ensure that every child gets the best start in life.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://campaign-for-learning.org.uk/CFL/APPG-for-Early-Education-and-Childcare/APPG_Early_Education_and_Childcare.aspx
• APPG register: Parliament website