To promote discussion around women and work.
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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13 Current APPG Officers
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15 APPG Memberships
Afghanistan , Armed Forces Covenant , Bahrain , British Council , Broadband and Digital Communication , Internet, Communications and Technology , Liver Disease and Liver Cancer , Saudi Arabia , South Western Railway , United Nations Women , University of Hull , Veterans , Wine of Great Britain , Women, Peace and Security , Yemen
Afghanistan , Armed Forces Covenant , Bahrain , British Council , Broadband and Digital Communication , Internet, Communications and Technology , Liver Disease and Liver Cancer , Saudi Arabia , South Western Railway , United Nations Women , University of Hull , Veterans , Wine of Great Britain , Women, Peace and Security , Yemen
6 APPG Memberships
Blood Cancer , Child Contact Centres and Services , Domestic Violence and Abuse , Muslim Women , Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia , United Nations Women
Blood Cancer , Child Contact Centres and Services , Domestic Violence and Abuse , Muslim Women , Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia , United Nations Women
11 APPG Memberships
Animal Welfare , Antisemitism , Black Maternal Health , British Muslims , British Sikhs , Hate Crime , Management , Race and Community , Surgical Mesh , Woods and Trees , Yemen
Animal Welfare , Antisemitism , Black Maternal Health , British Muslims , British Sikhs , Hate Crime , Management , Race and Community , Surgical Mesh , Woods and Trees , Yemen
17 APPG Memberships
Africa , Ageing and Older People , British Museum , Commonwealth Games , Crypto and Digital Assets , Ethiopia and Djibouti , Fair Business Banking , Financial Technology , Global Education , Social Enterprise , Sudan and South Sudan , Sustainable Finance , United Nations , United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development , United Nations Women , Women and Enterprise , Zambia
Africa , Ageing and Older People , British Museum , Commonwealth Games , Crypto and Digital Assets , Ethiopia and Djibouti , Fair Business Banking , Financial Technology , Global Education , Social Enterprise , Sudan and South Sudan , Sustainable Finance , United Nations , United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development , United Nations Women , Women and Enterprise , Zambia
17 APPG Memberships
Broadband and Digital Communication , Business in a Pandemic (Covid) World , Celtic Sea , Coastal Communities , Community Energy , Cycling and Walking , Microplastics , Ocean Conservation , Running , Rural Business and the Rural Powerhouse , Rural Services , South West , Sport and Physical Activity in the Criminal Justice System , Sustainable Resource , Women and Enterprise , Women in Parliament , Wood Panel Industry
Broadband and Digital Communication , Business in a Pandemic (Covid) World , Celtic Sea , Coastal Communities , Community Energy , Cycling and Walking , Microplastics , Ocean Conservation , Running , Rural Business and the Rural Powerhouse , Rural Services , South West , Sport and Physical Activity in the Criminal Justice System , Sustainable Resource , Women and Enterprise , Women in Parliament , Wood Panel Industry
25 APPG Memberships
Antisemitism , Beer , Cameroon , Cancer , Commercial Sexual Exploitation , Equipment for Disabled Children , Equitable Life Policyholders , Fair Business Banking , Financial Resilience , Hairdressing, Barbering and Cosmetology , Hospitality, Events and Major Food and Drink Businesses in Wales , Learning Disability , Medical Cannabis under Prescription , Modern Languages , Parkrun , Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse , Personal Banking and Fairer Financial Services , Public Legal Education and Pro Bono , Rowing , Rugby Union Football Club , Tennis , Timber Industries , Wales in the World , White Ribbon UK , Wrestling
Antisemitism , Beer , Cameroon , Cancer , Commercial Sexual Exploitation , Equipment for Disabled Children , Equitable Life Policyholders , Fair Business Banking , Financial Resilience , Hairdressing, Barbering and Cosmetology , Hospitality, Events and Major Food and Drink Businesses in Wales , Learning Disability , Medical Cannabis under Prescription , Modern Languages , Parkrun , Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse , Personal Banking and Fairer Financial Services , Public Legal Education and Pro Bono , Rowing , Rugby Union Football Club , Tennis , Timber Industries , Wales in the World , White Ribbon UK , Wrestling
11 APPG Memberships
British Hindus , Carbon Monoxide , Commercial Sexual Exploitation , Digital Regulation and Responsibility , Domestic Violence and Abuse , Learning Disability , Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse , South Western Railway , United Nations Women , Women in Parliament , Women, Peace and Security
British Hindus , Carbon Monoxide , Commercial Sexual Exploitation , Digital Regulation and Responsibility , Domestic Violence and Abuse , Learning Disability , Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse , South Western Railway , United Nations Women , Women in Parliament , Women, Peace and Security
18 APPG Memberships
Adoption and Permanence , Ageing and Older People , Archaeology , Childhood Trauma , Cycling and Walking , Deliberative Democracy , Drug Policy Reform , Drugs, Alcohol and Justice , Dying Well , Flood Prevention , Intensive Care , Learning Disability , Mental Health , Parkinson's , Stroke , Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention , Tackling Loneliness and Connected Communities , Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Adoption and Permanence , Ageing and Older People , Archaeology , Childhood Trauma , Cycling and Walking , Deliberative Democracy , Drug Policy Reform , Drugs, Alcohol and Justice , Dying Well , Flood Prevention , Intensive Care , Learning Disability , Mental Health , Parkinson's , Stroke , Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention , Tackling Loneliness and Connected Communities , Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
23 APPG Memberships
Africa , Assistive Technology , Autism , Azerbaijan , Commonwealth , Côte d’Ivoire , Disability , Domestic Violence and Abuse , Faith and Society , Inclusive Entrepreneurship , Indian Traditional Sciences , International Students , Libya , Management , Mongolia , Muslim Women , Population, Development and Reproductive Health , Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative , Religion in the Media , Social Work , Textiles and Fashion , Tunisia , Uzbekistan
Africa , Assistive Technology , Autism , Azerbaijan , Commonwealth , Côte d’Ivoire , Disability , Domestic Violence and Abuse , Faith and Society , Inclusive Entrepreneurship , Indian Traditional Sciences , International Students , Libya , Management , Mongolia , Muslim Women , Population, Development and Reproductive Health , Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative , Religion in the Media , Social Work , Textiles and Fashion , Tunisia , Uzbekistan
12 APPG Memberships
Adult Education , Apprenticeships , 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
Adult Education , Apprenticeships , 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
Contact Details
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Mrs Flick Drummond MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA. Tel: 020 7219 3000.
Email: flick.drummond.mp@parliament.uk
Public Enquiry Point:
Laura Blake, Connect Communications, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London SW1P 4QP. Tel: 020 7592 9592
Email: womenandworkappg@connectpa.co.uk
Secretariat:
Connect Communications acts as the group's secretariat. https://connectpa.co.uk/
Group's Website:
https://connectpa.co.uk/the-women-and-work-all-party-parliamentary-group/
Benefits in Kind
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Date
20 Jan 2022
20 Jan 2022
Source
Connect Communications
Connect Communications
Description
Connect Communications is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: Montessori Group, Barratt Developments, Vodafone, American Express, Association of British Insurers, Assystem From : 20/01/2022 To : 19/01/2023
Connect Communications is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: Montessori Group, Barratt Developments, Vodafone, American Express, Association of British Insurers, Assystem From : 20/01/2022 To : 19/01/2023
Value
£28,501
£28,501
Date
20 Jan 2021
20 Jan 2021
Source
Connect Communications
Connect Communications
Description
Connect Communications is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: American Express, Association of British Insurers, Barratt Developments, TOTM and Vodafone From : 20/01/2021 To : 19/01/2022
Connect Communications is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: American Express, Association of British Insurers, Barratt Developments, TOTM and Vodafone From : 20/01/2021 To : 19/01/2022
Value
£24,001
£24,001
Date
20 Jan 2020
20 Jan 2020
Source
Connect Communications
Connect Communications
Description
Connect Communications is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE), Natwest, University of Sussex, Recruitment and Employment Confederation, American Express, Association of British Insurers, Vodafone From : 20/01/2020 To : 19/01/2021
Connect Communications is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE), Natwest, University of Sussex, Recruitment and Employment Confederation, American Express, Association of British Insurers, Vodafone From : 20/01/2020 To : 19/01/2021
Value
£34,501
£34,501
Date
19 Jul 2018
19 Jul 2018
Source
Connect
Connect
Description
Connect is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: IPSE, Shaw Trust, Natwest, Centrica, University of Sussex, Young Women's Trust, Recruitment & Employment Confederation. From : 19/07/2018 To : 18/07/2019
Connect is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: IPSE, Shaw Trust, Natwest, Centrica, University of Sussex, Young Women's Trust, Recruitment & Employment Confederation. From : 19/07/2018 To : 18/07/2019
Value
£34,501
£34,501
Date
19 Jul 2017
19 Jul 2017
Source
Connect
Connect
Description
Secretariat From : 19/07/2017 To : 18/07/2018
Secretariat From : 19/07/2017 To : 18/07/2018
Value
£34,501
£34,501
Date
19 Jul 2017
19 Jul 2017
Source
Connect
Connect
Description
Connect is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: IPSE, Shaw Trust, Natwest, Centrica, University of Sussex, Young Women's Trust, Recruitment & Employment Confederation. From : 19/07/2017 To : 18/07/2018
Connect is paid by the following to act as the group's secretariat: IPSE, Shaw Trust, Natwest, Centrica, University of Sussex, Young Women's Trust, Recruitment & Employment Confederation. From : 19/07/2017 To : 18/07/2018
Value
£34,501
£34,501
Date
19 Jul 2017
19 Jul 2017
Source
Connect
Connect
Description
Secretariat From : 19/07/2017 To : 18/07/2018
Secretariat From : 19/07/2017 To : 18/07/2018
Value
£24,001
£24,001
Financial Benefits Received
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Date
5 Apr 2016
5 Apr 2016
Source
British Gas
British Gas
Value
£5,000
£5,000
Date
29 Jan 2016
29 Jan 2016
Source
Royal Bank of Scotland
Royal Bank of Scotland
Value
£5,000
£5,000
Date
29 Jan 2016
29 Jan 2016
Source
IPSE
IPSE
Value
£5,000
£5,000
Date
27 Jan 2016
27 Jan 2016
Source
The Shaw Trust
The Shaw Trust
Value
£5,000
£5,000
Former APPG Officers
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Laura Farris
Chair & Registered Contact
Conservative - Newbury
Joined: 7th August 2020Departed: 9th February 2022
6 APPG Memberships
Action on Conflict and Global Britain , Burma , Digital Skills , Eritrea , Sudan and South Sudan , Yemen
Action on Conflict and Global Britain , Burma , Digital Skills , Eritrea , Sudan and South Sudan , Yemen
Deidre Brock
Officer
Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith
Joined: 28th September 2017Departed: 9th February 2022
18 APPG Memberships
Australia and New Zealand , BBC , Commonwealth , Electoral Campaigning Transparency , Environment , Fisheries , Food and Drink , Food and Drink Supply Chain , Forestry and Tree Planting , Geographically Protected Foods , Global Deforestation , Gypsies, Travellers and Roma , Hospitality and Tourism , Japan , Marine Energy , Norfolk Island , Performers' Alliance , Youth Action against Climate Change
Australia and New Zealand , BBC , Commonwealth , Electoral Campaigning Transparency , Environment , Fisheries , Food and Drink , Food and Drink Supply Chain , Forestry and Tree Planting , Geographically Protected Foods , Global Deforestation , Gypsies, Travellers and Roma , Hospitality and Tourism , Japan , Marine Energy , Norfolk Island , Performers' Alliance , Youth Action against Climate Change
Sara Britcliffe
Officer
Conservative - Hyndburn
Joined: 24th February 2020Departed: 9th February 2022
5 APPG Memberships
Civil Service and Public Sector Workers , Net Zero , Surgical Mesh , Temporary Accommodation , Youth Action against Climate Change
Civil Service and Public Sector Workers , Net Zero , Surgical Mesh , Temporary Accommodation , Youth Action against Climate Change
Helen Hayes
Officer
Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood
Joined: 24th February 2020Departed: 9th February 2022
15 APPG Memberships
Adult Social Care , Air Pollution , Autism , Black Maternal Health , Brain Tumours , Community Energy , Council Housing , Deliberative Democracy , Immigration Detention , Knife Crime and Violence Reduction , Land Value Capture , Multiple Sclerosis , Net Zero , Parks and Green Spaces , Southern Rail
Adult Social Care , Air Pollution , Autism , Black Maternal Health , Brain Tumours , Community Energy , Council Housing , Deliberative Democracy , Immigration Detention , Knife Crime and Violence Reduction , Land Value Capture , Multiple Sclerosis , Net Zero , Parks and Green Spaces , Southern Rail
Liz Saville Roberts
Officer
Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Joined: 29th March 2017Departed: 9th February 2022
23 APPG Memberships
Animal Welfare , Antisemitism , Broadband and Digital Communication , Coronavirus , Dementia , Domestic Violence and Abuse , Drugs, Alcohol and Justice , Fisheries , Future Generations , Green New Deal , Heritage Rail , Hospitality, Events and Major Food and Drink Businesses in Wales , Hydrogen , Marine Energy , Mining and Quarrying , Museums , Nuclear Energy , Ocean Conservation , Small Modular Reactors , State Pension Inequality for Women , Stroke , United Nations Women , Votes at 16
Animal Welfare , Antisemitism , Broadband and Digital Communication , Coronavirus , Dementia , Domestic Violence and Abuse , Drugs, Alcohol and Justice , Fisheries , Future Generations , Green New Deal , Heritage Rail , Hospitality, Events and Major Food and Drink Businesses in Wales , Hydrogen , Marine Energy , Mining and Quarrying , Museums , Nuclear Energy , Ocean Conservation , Small Modular Reactors , State Pension Inequality for Women , Stroke , United Nations Women , Votes at 16
Alex Davies-Jones
Officer
Labour - Pontypridd
Joined: 24th February 2020Departed: 9th February 2022
Wendy Chamberlain
Officer
Liberal Democrat - North East Fife
Joined: 24th February 2020Departed: 9th February 2022
9 APPG Memberships
Deliberative Democracy , Electoral Reform , Food Banks , Golf , Hospitality and Tourism , Scotch Whisky , Vaccinations for All , Veterans , Votes at 16
Deliberative Democracy , Electoral Reform , Food Banks , Golf , Hospitality and Tourism , Scotch Whisky , Vaccinations for All , Veterans , Votes at 16
Tracy Brabin
Vice Chair
Labour (Co-op) - Former Member for Batley and Spen
Joined: 21st November 2018Departed: 10th March 2021
No other APPG Memberships
Baroness Burt of Solihull
Officer
Liberal Democrat - Life peer
Joined: 29th March 2017Departed: 10th March 2021
6 APPG Memberships
Humanist , Manufacturing , Midlands Engine , Mindfulness , White Ribbon UK , Women in Parliament
Humanist , Manufacturing , Midlands Engine , Mindfulness , White Ribbon UK , Women in Parliament
21 APPG Memberships
Action on Conflict and Global Britain , Africa , BBC , British Museum , Domestic Violence and Abuse , Friends of Syria , Fruit, Vegetables and Horticulture , International Conservation , Media Freedom , Midlands Engine , Museums , National Trust , Tackling Loneliness and Connected Communities , Theatre , Trade and Investment , Trade out of Poverty , United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development , United Nations Women , Visual Arts , Wilton Park , Women and Enterprise
Action on Conflict and Global Britain , Africa , BBC , British Museum , Domestic Violence and Abuse , Friends of Syria , Fruit, Vegetables and Horticulture , International Conservation , Media Freedom , Midlands Engine , Museums , National Trust , Tackling Loneliness and Connected Communities , Theatre , Trade and Investment , Trade out of Poverty , United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development , United Nations Women , Visual Arts , Wilton Park , Women and Enterprise
Gillian Keegan
Chair & Registered Contact
Conservative - Chichester
Joined: 28th September 2017Departed: 1st July 2020
No other APPG Memberships
Kirstene Hair
Vice-Chair
Conservative - Former Member for Angus
Joined: 20th December 2017Departed: 5th November 2019
No other APPG Memberships
Caroline Flint
Vice-Chair
Labour - Former Member for Don Valley
Joined: 3rd February 2016Departed: 10th October 2018
No other APPG Memberships
Neil Gray
Vice-Chair
Scottish National Party - Former Member for Airdrie and Shotts
Joined: 3rd February 2016Departed: 10th October 2018
No other APPG Memberships
Hannah Bardell
Vice Chair
Scottish National Party - Livingston
Joined: 3rd February 2016Departed: 15th February 2017