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, Environmental Audit Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, Environmental Audit Committee (20 Jul 2015 to 25 Oct 2016)
• Member, Environmental Audit Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)

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We source information on APPG memberships from lists on APPG websites or asking APPGs for unpublished lists. Please report any incorrect or outdated information.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

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on International Conservation

More info

• Purpose: To provide a forum to address wildlife conservation and biodiversity issues affecting our planet including but not limited to ecosystem collapse, species extinctions, land degradation, invasive species, illegal fishing and other threats to the natural world.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: https://internationalconservation.org/operations/uk
• APPG register: Parliament website

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Local Nature Recovery All-Party Parliamentary Group

More info

• Purpose: This group brings Local Nature Partnerships together with parliamentarians to strengthen the voice of partnerships for local nature recovery. The group will focus on delivery of key policies such as Local Nature Recovery Strategies, highlighting the importance of nature for placemaking, public health, the economy and the climate.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website