To provide a forum for parliamentarians and employers to discuss how to promote the role of high quality apprenticeships.
Note: All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) are informal, cross-party groups formed by MPs and Members of the House of Lords who share a common interest in a particular policy area, region or country. APPGs have no official status within Parliament.
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15 Current APPG Officers
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Jack Lopresti
Chair & Registered Contact
Conservative - Filton and Bradley Stoke
Joined: 30th July 2015
18 APPG Memberships
22q11 Syndrome , Accounting for Growth , Aerospace , Alternative Dispute Resolution , Children, Teenagers, and Young Adults with Cancer , Fusion Energy , Gibraltar , Kurdistan Region in Iraq , Music , Performing Arts Education and Training , Professional Sales , Republic of Iraq , Reserves and Cadets , River Thames , Social Mobility , Sovereign Defence Manufacturing Capability , St George's Day , Veterans
22q11 Syndrome , Accounting for Growth , Aerospace , Alternative Dispute Resolution , Children, Teenagers, and Young Adults with Cancer , Fusion Energy , Gibraltar , Kurdistan Region in Iraq , Music , Performing Arts Education and Training , Professional Sales , Republic of Iraq , Reserves and Cadets , River Thames , Social Mobility , Sovereign Defence Manufacturing Capability , St George's Day , Veterans
21 APPG Memberships
Afghanistan , Domestic Violence and Abuse , Endometriosis , First Do No Harm , Further Education and Lifelong Learning , Hospitality and Tourism , ITV , Maritime and Ports , Oracy , Pedagogy, Curriculum and Accountability , Personal Banking and Fairer Financial Services , Sixth Form Education , Skills, Careers and Employment , Small and Micro Business , Special Educational Needs and Disabilities , Surgical Mesh , University , University of Hull , Vascular and Venous Disease , Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire , Zoos and Aquariums
Afghanistan , Domestic Violence and Abuse , Endometriosis , First Do No Harm , Further Education and Lifelong Learning , Hospitality and Tourism , ITV , Maritime and Ports , Oracy , Pedagogy, Curriculum and Accountability , Personal Banking and Fairer Financial Services , Sixth Form Education , Skills, Careers and Employment , Small and Micro Business , Special Educational Needs and Disabilities , Surgical Mesh , University , University of Hull , Vascular and Venous Disease , Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire , Zoos and Aquariums
10 APPG Memberships
Ceramics , Coalfield Communities , Education , Kashmir , Rail , School Exclusions and Alternative Provision , T Levels , Union , Video Games and Esports , West Midlands
Ceramics , Coalfield Communities , Education , Kashmir , Rail , School Exclusions and Alternative Provision , T Levels , Union , Video Games and Esports , West Midlands
15 APPG Memberships
Anti-Corruption and Responsible Tax , Antisemitism , Armed Forces , CAFOD , Childcare and Early Education , East Coast Main Line , Food Banks , Hospice and End of Life Care , Kinship Care , Multiple Sclerosis , Northern Powerhouse , One Punch Assaults , Sustainable Aviation , Transport Across the North , United Nations Women
Anti-Corruption and Responsible Tax , Antisemitism , Armed Forces , CAFOD , Childcare and Early Education , East Coast Main Line , Food Banks , Hospice and End of Life Care , Kinship Care , Multiple Sclerosis , Northern Powerhouse , One Punch Assaults , Sustainable Aviation , Transport Across the North , United Nations Women
6 APPG Memberships
Bus and Coach Industry , Family Business , Infrastructure , Rail in the North , Trailer and Towing Safety , Transport Across the North
Bus and Coach Industry , Family Business , Infrastructure , Rail in the North , Trailer and Towing Safety , Transport Across the North
15 APPG Memberships
Antisemitism , Arctic and Nordic Councils , British Hindus , Canada , Cyprus , Events , Global Deforestation , Healthcare Infrastructure , Indo-Pacific , Israel , Nursery Schools, Nursery and Reception Classes , Parks and Green Spaces , Rail , Tamils , Woods and Trees
Antisemitism , Arctic and Nordic Councils , British Hindus , Canada , Cyprus , Events , Global Deforestation , Healthcare Infrastructure , Indo-Pacific , Israel , Nursery Schools, Nursery and Reception Classes , Parks and Green Spaces , Rail , Tamils , Woods and Trees
15 APPG Memberships
Armed Forces Covenant , Beer , Childcare and Early Education , Down Syndrome , Golf , Kashmir , Learning Disability , Legal and Constitutional Affairs , Life Sciences , Northern Culture , Nursery Schools, Nursery and Reception Classes , Special Educational Needs and Disabilities , T Levels , Tenanted Pubs , Youth Employment
Armed Forces Covenant , Beer , Childcare and Early Education , Down Syndrome , Golf , Kashmir , Learning Disability , Legal and Constitutional Affairs , Life Sciences , Northern Culture , Nursery Schools, Nursery and Reception Classes , Special Educational Needs and Disabilities , T Levels , Tenanted Pubs , Youth Employment
21 APPG Memberships
Boxing , Caribbean , Creative Diversity , Cuba , Democratic Republic of Congo , Domestic Violence and Abuse , Housing in the North , Kurdistan in Turkey and Syria , Liverpool City Region , Museums , National Trust , Northern Powerhouse , Palestine , Pedagogy, Curriculum and Accountability , Performers' Alliance , Race Equality in Education , School Exclusions and Alternative Provision , Thalidomide , Western Sahara , Yemen , Zimbabwe
Boxing , Caribbean , Creative Diversity , Cuba , Democratic Republic of Congo , Domestic Violence and Abuse , Housing in the North , Kurdistan in Turkey and Syria , Liverpool City Region , Museums , National Trust , Northern Powerhouse , Palestine , Pedagogy, Curriculum and Accountability , Performers' Alliance , Race Equality in Education , School Exclusions and Alternative Provision , Thalidomide , Western Sahara , Yemen , Zimbabwe
12 APPG Memberships
Adult Education , Catalonia , Craft , Diversity and Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths , Funerals and Bereavement , Further Education and Lifelong Learning , Independent Education , Modern Languages , Skills, Careers and Employment , T Levels , University , Women and Work
Adult Education , Catalonia , Craft , Diversity and Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths , Funerals and Bereavement , Further Education and Lifelong Learning , Independent Education , Modern Languages , Skills, Careers and Employment , T Levels , University , Women and Work
12 APPG Memberships
Archives and History , Corporate Responsibility , Digital Skills , Hospitality, Events and Major Food and Drink Businesses in Wales , Minimally Invasive Cancer Therapies , Music Education , Opera , Performing Arts Education and Training , Slovenia , T Levels , Youth Affairs , Youth Employment
Archives and History , Corporate Responsibility , Digital Skills , Hospitality, Events and Major Food and Drink Businesses in Wales , Minimally Invasive Cancer Therapies , Music Education , Opera , Performing Arts Education and Training , Slovenia , T Levels , Youth Affairs , Youth Employment
6 APPG Memberships
BBC , Cycling and Walking , Ethics and Sustainability in Fashion , Housing and Planning , Management , Opera
BBC , Cycling and Walking , Ethics and Sustainability in Fashion , Housing and Planning , Management , Opera
Contact Details
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Jack Lopresti MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA. Tel: 020 7219 7070.
Email: jack.lopresti.mp@parliament.uk
Public Enquiry Point:
Natasha Brewis, Connect, Third Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank London SW1P 4QP . Tel: 020 7592 9592
Email: ApprenticeshipsAPPG@connectpa.co.uk
Secretariat:
Connect acts as the group's secretariat. https://connectpa.co.uk/
Group's Website:
Benefits in Kind
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Date
21 Jan 2021
21 Jan 2021
Source
Connect
Connect
Description
Connect is paid by the following to act as the group’s secretariat: Amazon, BAE Systems, University of Salford, KPMG, Co-Op, Microsoft, London South Bank University, Open University, Federation of Awarding Bodies and WMG at the University of Warwick From : 21/01/2021 To : 20/01/2022
Connect is paid by the following to act as the group’s secretariat: Amazon, BAE Systems, University of Salford, KPMG, Co-Op, Microsoft, London South Bank University, Open University, Federation of Awarding Bodies and WMG at the University of Warwick From : 21/01/2021 To : 20/01/2022
Value
£49,501
£49,501
Date
21 Jan 2020
21 Jan 2020
Source
Connect
Connect
Description
Connect is paid by the following to act as the group’s secretariat: Battersea Power Station, KPMG, BAE Systems, Heathrow, Microsoft, Amazon, Open University, London South Bank University, Salford University and WMG at the University of Warwick From : 21/01/2020 To : 20/01/2021
Connect is paid by the following to act as the group’s secretariat: Battersea Power Station, KPMG, BAE Systems, Heathrow, Microsoft, Amazon, Open University, London South Bank University, Salford University and WMG at the University of Warwick From : 21/01/2020 To : 20/01/2021
Value
£49,501
£49,501
Date
11 Jul 2019
11 Jul 2019
Source
Connect
Connect
Description
Connect is paid by the following to act as the group’s secretariat: Battersea Power Station, KPMG, BAE Systems, Heathrow Microsoft, Amazon, Open University, London South Bank University and WMG at the University of Warwick From : 11/07/2019 To : 10/07/2020
Connect is paid by the following to act as the group’s secretariat: Battersea Power Station, KPMG, BAE Systems, Heathrow Microsoft, Amazon, Open University, London South Bank University and WMG at the University of Warwick From : 11/07/2019 To : 10/07/2020
Value
£49,501
£49,501
Date
11 Jul 2018
11 Jul 2018
Source
Connect
Connect
Description
Connect is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: Battersea, Semta, KPMG, BAE Systems, Heathrow, Microsoft, Centrica, London South Bank University From : 11/07/2018 To : 10/07/2019
Connect is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: Battersea, Semta, KPMG, BAE Systems, Heathrow, Microsoft, Centrica, London South Bank University From : 11/07/2018 To : 10/07/2019
Value
£39,001
£39,001
Date
11 Jul 2017
11 Jul 2017
Source
Connect
Connect
Description
Secretariat From : 11/07/2017 To : 10/07/2018
Secretariat From : 11/07/2017 To : 10/07/2018
Value
£39,001
£39,001
Date
11 Jul 2017
11 Jul 2017
Source
Connect
Connect
Description
Connect is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: Battersea, Semta (formerly EAL - Excellence Achievement & Learning Ltd), KPMG, BAE Systems, Heathrow, Microsoft, Centrica. From : 11/07/2017 To : 10/07/2018
Connect is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: Battersea, Semta (formerly EAL - Excellence Achievement & Learning Ltd), KPMG, BAE Systems, Heathrow, Microsoft, Centrica. From : 11/07/2017 To : 10/07/2018
Value
£39,001
£39,001
Date
30 Jun 2016
30 Jun 2016
Source
Connect Communications
Connect Communications
Description
Connect Communications is paid by EAL, AAT, Battersea Power Station, BAE Systems Heathrow, Creative Tech Consortium, OCR, Microsoft, Carillion and British Gas to act as the APPG's secretariat From : 30/06/2016 To : 30/06/2017
Connect Communications is paid by EAL, AAT, Battersea Power Station, BAE Systems Heathrow, Creative Tech Consortium, OCR, Microsoft, Carillion and British Gas to act as the APPG's secretariat From : 30/06/2016 To : 30/06/2017
Value
£43,501
£43,501
Date
30 Jun 2015
30 Jun 2015
Source
Connect Communications
Connect Communications
Description
Connect Communications is paid by EAL, AAT, Battersea Power Station, BAE Systems Heathrow, and Network Rail to act as the APPG's secretariat From : 30/06/2015 To : 30/06/2016
Connect Communications is paid by EAL, AAT, Battersea Power Station, BAE Systems Heathrow, and Network Rail to act as the APPG's secretariat From : 30/06/2015 To : 30/06/2016
Value
£46,501
£46,501
Date
30 Jun 2015
30 Jun 2015
Source
Connect Communications
Connect Communications
Description
Connect Communications is paid by EAL, AAT, Battersea Power Station, BAE Systems Heathrow, Network Rail, Creative Tech Consortium, OCR and Microsoft to act as the APPG's secretariat From : 30/06/2015 To : 30/06/2016
Connect Communications is paid by EAL, AAT, Battersea Power Station, BAE Systems Heathrow, Network Rail, Creative Tech Consortium, OCR and Microsoft to act as the APPG's secretariat From : 30/06/2015 To : 30/06/2016
Value
£64,501
£64,501
Date
30 Jun 2015
30 Jun 2015
Source
Connect Communications
Connect Communications
Description
Connect Communications is paid by EAL, AAT, Battersea Power Station, BAE Systems Heathrow, Network Rail, Creative Tech Consortium, OCR, Microsoft, Carillion and British Gas to act as the APPG's secretariat From : 30/06/2015 To : 30/06/2016
Connect Communications is paid by EAL, AAT, Battersea Power Station, BAE Systems Heathrow, Network Rail, Creative Tech Consortium, OCR, Microsoft, Carillion and British Gas to act as the APPG's secretariat From : 30/06/2015 To : 30/06/2016
Value
£76,501
£76,501
No direct financial benefits are on record for the Apprenticeships APPG
Former APPG Officers
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Gillian Keegan
Chair & Registered Contact
Conservative - Chichester
Joined: 28th September 2017Departed: 24th February 2020
No other APPG Memberships
Vince Cable
Officer
Liberal Democrat - Former Member for Twickenham
Joined: 5th November 2019Departed: 5th November 2019
No other APPG Memberships
Imran Ahmad Khan
Officer
Independent - Former Member for Wakefield
Joined: 24th November 2016Departed: 23rd October 2019
No other APPG Memberships
Imran Ahmad Khan
Officer
Independent - Former Member for Wakefield
Joined: 28th September 2017Departed: 23rd October 2019
No other APPG Memberships
Chris Green
Vice-Chair
Conservative - Bolton West
Joined: 28th September 2017Departed: 6th June 2018
18 APPG Memberships
Artificial Intelligence , CAFOD , Children who need Palliative Care , Cleaning and Hygiene , Digital Skills , Engineering , Fusion Energy , Health , Healthcare Infrastructure , Independent Education , Life Sciences , Medical Research , Photonics and Quantum , Scientific , Small Modular Reactors , SME (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) House Builders , Vaccinations for All , Youth Employment
Artificial Intelligence , CAFOD , Children who need Palliative Care , Cleaning and Hygiene , Digital Skills , Engineering , Fusion Energy , Health , Healthcare Infrastructure , Independent Education , Life Sciences , Medical Research , Photonics and Quantum , Scientific , Small Modular Reactors , SME (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) House Builders , Vaccinations for All , Youth Employment
Stephen Lloyd
Officer
Liberal Democrat - Former Member for Eastbourne
Joined: 28th September 2017Departed: 6th June 2018
No other APPG Memberships
8 APPG Memberships
International Freedom of Religion or Belief , Marine Energy , Muslim Women , Polo , Southern Rail , Uyghurs , Wine of Great Britain , Women in Parliament
International Freedom of Religion or Belief , Marine Energy , Muslim Women , Polo , Southern Rail , Uyghurs , Wine of Great Britain , Women in Parliament
Caroline Flint
Officer
Labour - Former Member for Don Valley
Joined: 28th September 2017Departed: 6th June 2018
No other APPG Memberships
No other APPG Memberships
No other APPG Memberships
Rebecca Harris
Vice Chair
Conservative - Castle Point
Joined: 24th November 2016Departed: 2nd May 2017
No other APPG Memberships
12 APPG Memberships
Accounting for Growth , Alternative Dispute Resolution , Autism , Design and Innovation , Fusion Energy , Independent Education , Lithuania , Microplastics , Policing and Security , River Thames , Social Enterprise , West Papua
Accounting for Growth , Alternative Dispute Resolution , Autism , Design and Innovation , Fusion Energy , Independent Education , Lithuania , Microplastics , Policing and Security , River Thames , Social Enterprise , West Papua
Seema Kennedy
Vice Chair
Conservative - Former Member for South Ribble
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 12th October 2016
No other APPG Memberships
Chris White
Treasurer
Conservative - Former Member for Warwick and Leamington
Joined: 30th July 2015Departed: 12th October 2016
No other APPG Memberships