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, UK Engagement with Space Committee (30 Jan 2025 to 6 Mar 2025)
• Member, Communications and Digital Committee (15 Oct 2020 to 31 Jan 2023)
• Member, Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art (12 Dec 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art (26 Oct 2016 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Environmental Audit Committee (16 Jan 2006 to 6 Nov 2007)
• Member, Modernisation of the House of Commons Committee (13 Jul 2005 to 12 Mar 2007)

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We source information on APPG memberships from lists on APPG websites or asking APPGs for unpublished lists. Please report any incorrect or outdated information.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

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Apprenticeships

More info

• Purpose: To provide a forum for parliamentarians and employers to discuss how to promote the role of high quality apprenticeships.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://www.appgapprenticeships.uk/
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Video Games and Esports

More info

• Purpose: To work with the games and interactive entertainment industry, including with its trade body UK Interactive Entertainment, to supercharge the industry's economic, technological and cultural contributions within parliament.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website