All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Defence and Security Sectors Supporting Local Communities
The APPG is focused on showcasing and enhancing the social value contribution made by the defence and security sectors to local communities across the UK. The group unites parliamentarians who are dedicated to advocating for the role these sectors play in national security and bolstering local economies and communities.
Subject Group; Justice, Law & Security|Economy, Business & Industry|Regions, Nations & Devolution.
Secretariat: Chelgate Limited acts as the group's secretariat. https://chelgate.com/
Members
- Alex Baker (Chair & Registered Contact)
- Graeme Downie (Officer)
- Lord De Mauley (Officer)
- Michelle Scrogham (Officer)
- Dame Caroline Dinenage MP
- Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP
- Mr Ben Obese-Jecty MP
- Mr John Cooper MP
- Mr Kevin Bonavia MP
- Mr Luke Akehurst MP
- Mr Phil Brickell MP
- Mr Tan Dhesi MP
- Ms Helen Maguire MP
- Ms Lauren Edwards MP
- Ms Sharon Hodgson MP
- Ms Vikki Slade MP
- Sir Bernard Jenkin MP
- Sir Julian Lewis MP
- The Lord Mountevans
- The Lord Trenchard
Funding and benefits registered
- Chelgate Limited: Benefits In Kind, £3,001-4,500 (received 8 September 2026)
- Chelgate Limited: Benefits In Kind, £25,501-27,000 (received 19 November 2025)