"We consider our proposals would ensure that APPGs really commanded support from members and would increase transparency without overly increasing the burdens on APPGs, which can provide a valuable means for members to learn and engage on topics they consider are important."
Lobbying industry insiders have defended the role of APPGs in the democratic process as a"force for good" - but one conceded to Sky News"there are bad ones", while another said a"minority" are funded by organisations"trying to unfairly influence parliamentary decisions".
"We reiterate the view that there should be a defined gatekeeper role for such groups," they wrote."Mr Speaker has previously suggested that the chairman of ways and means could usefully perform this role in the Commons, though there could also be a place for joint Lords involvement in performing this function."
"We consider it should be a requirement that AGMs are chaired by a member of the panel of chairs from outside the APPG itself.
Is there an APPG OF APPG’s 😂😂😂😂
I hope this is finally taken seriously. Had enough of bought politicians making decisions based on corporations and not their constituents.