All-Party Parliamentary Group on Play
The APPG on Play is a cross-party group of Members of Parliament and the House of Lords committed to championing every child’s right to play by promoting its value, protecting time and space, and building acceptance across society. The group will advocate for a new National Play Strategy and play sufficiency legislation to ensure all children, in every community, have the freedom and opportunity to play every day.
Subject Group; Education, Skills & Youth|Social Care, Welfare & Family Support.
Secretariat: Play England acts as the group's secretariat. https://www.playengland.org.uk/
Members
- Lord Howard of Rising (Vice Chair)
- Natasha Irons (Vice Chair)
- Tom Hayes (Chair & Registered Contact)
- Vikki Slade (Vice Chair)
Funding and benefits registered
- Play England: Benefits In Kind, £15,001-16,500 (received 2 September 2025)