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, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (17 Sep 2020 to 31 Jan 2023)
• Member, Lord Speaker's Advisory Panel on Works of Art (25 Jan 2017 to 23 Oct 2019)
• Member, Select Committee on Charities (25 May 2016 to 26 Mar 2017)
• Member, Works of Art Committee (Lords) (16 May 2013 to 31 Aug 2016)
• Member, Refreshment Committee (Lords) (20 Jun 2012 to 12 Jun 2013)
• Member, Works of Art Committee (Lords) (25 Nov 2009 to 15 May 2012)
• Member, EU Sub-Committee G - Social Policies and Consumer Protection (24 May 2005 to 12 Nov 2009)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) ( 8 Dec 2003 to 30 Oct 2007)
• Member, Information Committee (Lords) (25 Nov 2002 to 18 Nov 2004)
• Member, Library and Computers Sub Committee (26 Jun 2001 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We source information on APPG memberships from lists on APPG websites or asking APPGs for unpublished lists. Please report any incorrect or outdated information.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 Gale is a member of the following groups

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Hospitality, Events, Major Food and Drink Businesses in Wales

More info

• Purpose: To understand and promote the best of Welsh hospitality, events and food and drink, including the visitor economy.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Smoking and Health

More info

• Purpose: To monitor and discuss the health and social effects of smoking; to review potential changes in existing legislation to reduce levels of smoking; to assess the latest medical techniques to assist in smoking cessation; and to act as a resource for the group’s members on all issues relating to smoking and public health.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://ash.org.uk/about/who-we-work-with/appg
• APPG register: Parliament website