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, COVID-19 Committee (11 Jun 2020 to 28 Apr 2022)
• Member, Communications and Digital Committee ( 8 Jun 2015 to 1 Jul 2019)
• Member, EU Sub Committee F - Home Affairs, Health and Education (21 May 2013 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We source information on APPG memberships from lists on APPG websites or asking APPGs for unpublished lists. Please report any incorrect or outdated information.

Baroness Benjamin is an officer of the following groups

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Caribbean (Officer)

More info

• Purpose: To explore the future of the post-Brexit trading relationship between the UK and the Caribbean; to explore the future of our diplomatic relationships with Caribbean states, and to consider their diplomatic status in our country; to consider the question and scope of repatriation, and what that could mean to both the UK and the Caribbean; to meet visiting Caribbean politicians; to encourage a political interest in the Caribbean.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Literacy (Officer)

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• Purpose: The APPG is committed to promoting parliamentary understanding and support for the latest national research, policies, and best practices in literacy across the early years, schools and criminal justice system. It will raise awareness of the importance of improving literacy levels and advocates for a targeted, place-based, collaborative, cross-sector approach to achieving this goal.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

Baroness Benjamin is a member of the following groups

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Performing Arts Education and Training

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• Purpose: To support parliamentarians in discussions relating to: appropriate training, education, assessment and professional practices across drama, dance and musical theatre; practitioners continuing professional development within the creative and cultural industries; wider benefits of engagement with the performing arts for students, practitioners and audiences.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://cdmt.org.uk/cdmt-and-westminster/appg-for-performing-arts-education-and-training
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for the great South West

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• Purpose: To promote economic growth across the counties of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset, supporting the Great South West Partnership, and providing a forum to discuss pan-regional ambitions.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Writers

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• Purpose: Representing the interests of all writers, enabling Parliamentarians from across the political spectrum to keep government and opposition parties informed on specific issues such as safeguarding intellectual property and ensuring writers receive a fair level of reward for their contribution to the economy and society.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://allpartywritersgroup.co.uk/
• APPG register: Parliament website