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 Whitaker is currently a member of the following committees:

Member, Environment and Climate Change Committee

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Committee memberships held in the past

• Member, Highgate Cemetery Bill [HL] Committee (15 Dec 2020 to 8 Mar 2021)
• Member, Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Bill [HL] Special Public Bill Committee (20 Jun 2019 to 23 Jul 2019)
• Member, Regenerating Seaside Towns and Communities Committee (17 May 2018 to 19 Mar 2019)
• Member, Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 Committee (29 Jun 2017 to 13 Mar 2018)
• Member, National Policy for the Built Environment Committee (11 Jun 2015 to 11 Feb 2016)
• Member, Draft Bribery Bill (Joint Committee) (11 May 2009 to 16 Jul 2009)
• Member, Intergovernmental Organisations Committee (15 Nov 2007 to 7 Jul 2008)
• Member, Draft Corruption Bill (Joint Committee) (24 Mar 2003 to 31 Jul 2003)
• Member, Human Rights (Joint Committee) ( 3 Jul 2001 to 20 Nov 2003)
• Member, EU Sub-Committee F (12 Dec 2000 to 7 Nov 2002)

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We source information on APPG memberships from lists on APPG websites or asking APPGs for unpublished lists. Please report any incorrect or outdated information.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 Whitaker is an officer of the following groups

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Baha'i Faith (Co-Chair)

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• Purpose: To raise awareness on the Bahá'í faith and the efforts of the Bahá'í community to contribute to some of the current discourses in British society, and to seek action in respect of the persecution of Bahá'ís in Iran and other states in instances where Bahá'ís are subject to discrimination on the grounds of their faith.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://www.publicaffairs.bahai.org.uk/government-relations
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Gypsies, Travellers and Roma (Co-Chair)

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• Purpose: To provide a forum for parliamentarians concerned about issues facing Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities and seek to address these issues and challenge inequalities.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://www.gypsy-traveller.org/appg/
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Speech and Language Difficulties (Vice Chair)

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• Purpose: To make parliament aware that the ability to communicate is a crucial life skill for all; to increase awareness about the impact communication difficulties have on other people's lives; to highlight the importance of early identification and intervention; and to press for increased provision of speech and language therapy.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

Baroness Whitaker is a member of the following groups

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All-Party Parliamentary Group Against Antisemitism

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• Purpose: To combat antisemitism and help develop and seek implementation of effective public policy to combat antisemitism.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://antisemitism.org.uk/the-all-party-parliamentary-group-against-antisemitism/
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on British Jews

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• Purpose: To promote understanding of the aspirations and challenges of the UK's Jewish community, with topics including religious freedom, faith based education, welfare and social justice. To celebrate the culture, contribution and achievements of the UK's Jewish community.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://bod.org.uk/appg-british-jews/
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Human Rights Group

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• Purpose: To raise the profile of international human rights issues within Parliament and to investigate and publicise human rights abuses occurring.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://www.appghumanrights.com/
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Libya

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• Purpose: To foster good bilateral relations and understanding between the UK and Libya.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Marine Energy

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• Purpose: To promote the economic, supply chain and energy security benefits from the development of marine energy resources in and around the UK.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://www.marineenergycouncil.co.uk/appg
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Modern Conflict

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• Purpose: The APPG is an interest group for parliamentarians considering the capabilities and commitments driving contemporary warfare. Our work advances discussion and policy-making regarding protection considerations, technology, covert operations, and other issues which are outpacing conventional oversight mechanisms in the context of modern conflict.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://www.appgmodernconflict.org/
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Music Education

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• Purpose: To support parliamentarians engaging in discussions relating to music education through early years, primary, secondary, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), further and higher education, and lifelong learning. The APPG has a particular focus on curriculum, music hubs, challenges facing higher education, and progression into the creative and cultural sector.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://www.musiceducationappg.org/
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Race and Community

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• Purpose: The group focuses on issues of racial justice. It aims to increase the coverage in parliament of issues relating to race and ethnicity; to update members on these issues as well as on up-to-date research; and to connect the group with charities and other organisations working on these issues around the country.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://www.appg-race.com/
• APPG register: Parliament website