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 (14 Feb 2024 to 30 Jan 2025)
• Member, Built Environment Committee (14 Apr 2021 to 31 Jan 2023)
• Member, Regenerating Seaside Towns and Communities Committee ( 6 Sep 2018 to 19 Mar 2019)
• Member, Intergenerational Fairness and Provision Committee (17 May 2018 to 19 Jul 2018)
• Member, Artificial Intelligence Committee (29 Jun 2017 to 13 Mar 2018)
• Member, Lord Speaker's Advisory Panel on Works of Art (25 Jan 2017 to 23 Oct 2019)
• Member, Works of Art Committee (Lords) ( 8 Jun 2015 to 31 Aug 2016)
• Member, Communications and Digital Committee (16 May 2012 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We source information on APPG memberships from lists on APPG websites or asking APPGs for unpublished lists. Please report any incorrect or outdated information.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 Bakewell is an officer of the following groups

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for National Parks and National Landscapes (Officer)

More info

• Purpose: To champion the protection, enhancement, and sustainable enjoyment of the country’s National Parks and National Landscapes, known collectively as protected landscapes.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

Baroness Bakewell is a member of the following groups

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Gypsies, Travellers and Roma

More info

• Purpose: To provide a forum for parliamentarians concerned about issues facing Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities and seek to address these issues and challenge inequalities.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: https://www.gypsy-traveller.org/appg/
• APPG register: Parliament website

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Healthcare Workers

More info

• Purpose: The APPG aims to highlight key areas of concern for healthcare professionals and discuss potential solutions, including improving the welfare of staff, regulatory changes and legal reform. The group will also aim to promote dialogue and discussion between the healthcare sector and parliamentarians.
• Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
• APPG Website: N/A
• APPG register: Parliament website

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Parliamentary Internet, Communications and Technology Forum All-Party Parliamentary Group

More info

• Purpose: The APPG brings together parliamentarians from all parties and both Houses with key players in the internet, communications and technology sectors to engage with the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
• Membership Source: Source
• APPG Website: https://pictfor.org.uk/
• APPG register: Parliament website