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 Addington is currently a member of the following committees:

Member, Hybrid Instruments Committee (Lords)

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Committee memberships held in the past

• Member, Autism Act 2009 Committee (30 Jan 2025 to 10 Nov 2025)
• Member, Statutory Inquiries Committee (24 Jan 2024 to 16 Sep 2024)
• Member, National Plan for Sport and Recreation Committee (15 Oct 2020 to 24 Nov 2021)
• Member, EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee ( 2 Jul 2019 to 23 Apr 2020)
• Member, The Arctic Committee (12 Jun 2014 to 11 Feb 2015)
• Member, Olympic and Paralympic Legacy Committee (16 May 2013 to 6 Nov 2013)
• Member, House Committee (Lords) ( 2 Jun 2010 to 15 Jun 2010)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Lords) ( 2 Jun 2010 to 15 Jun 2010)
• Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee ( 2 Dec 2004 to 26 Nov 2008)
• Member, Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee (17 Dec 2003 to 7 May 2005)
• Member, Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee (17 Dec 2003 to 7 May 2005)
• Member, Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (17 Dec 2003 to 7 May 2005)

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We source information on APPG memberships from lists on APPG websites or asking APPGs for unpublished lists. Please report any incorrect or outdated information.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

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dyslexia (Vice Chair)

More info

• Purpose: To improve awareness, understanding, and support for children and adults with dyslexia and co-occurring difficulties - which includes dyspraxia and dyscalculia. The APPG aims to provide a forum for Parliamentarians and connected groups to consider current provisions for dyslexic people, the impact of dyslexia on both individuals and society, and propose reform.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/support-us/campaigns/all-party-parliamentary-group-for-dyslexia
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Commons and Lords Rugby Union Football Club Group (Secretary)

More info

• Purpose: To foster international parliamentary relations and to encourage members of the parliamentary estate and associated government offices to partake in rugby football union.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

Lord Addington 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 for Sport and Physical Activity

More info

• Purpose: To be the central, constructive, cross-party voice for sport in parliament and to promote the wider health, economic and societal benefits of sport and physical activity in the UK.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website