All-Party Parliamentary Group for Writers
Representing the interests of all writers, enabling Parliamentarians from across the political spectrum to keep government and opposition parties informed on specific issues such as safeguarding intellectual property and ensuring writers receive a fair level of reward for their contribution to the economy and society.
Subject Group; Arts, Culture, Heritage & Media|Economy, Business & Industry.
Secretariat: Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society acts as the group's secretariat. https://www.alcs.co.uk/
Members
- Baroness Elliott of Whitburn Bay (Vice Chair)
- Chris Evans (Chair & Registered Contact)
- Pete Wishart (Vice Chair)
- Sir John Whittingdale (Vice Chair)
Funding and benefits registered
- Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society: Benefits In Kind, £6,001-7,500 (received 2 December 2025)
- Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society: Benefits In Kind, £6,001-7,500 (received 15 October 2025)
- Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society: Benefits In Kind, £9,001-10,500 (received 8 July 2025)