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, Environment and Climate Change Committee (30 Jan 2025 to 29 Apr 2026)
• Member, Economic Affairs Committee (12 May 2022 to 30 Jan 2025)
• Member, Land Use in England Committee (19 Jan 2022 to 12 May 2022)
• Member, Youth Unemployment Committee (28 Jan 2021 to 16 Nov 2021)
• Member, Gambling Industry Committee (13 Jun 2019 to 16 Jun 2020)
• Member, Economic Affairs Committee ( 8 Jun 2015 to 1 Jul 2019)
• Member, Economic Affairs Committee (29 Nov 2004 to 26 Nov 2008)
• Member, EU Sub-Committee A (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We source information on APPG memberships from lists on APPG websites or asking APPGs for unpublished lists. Please report any incorrect or outdated information.

Lord Layard 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