All-Party Parliamentary Group

What is the APPG?

 All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) are informal cross-party groups. They have no official status within Parliament but can, however, be very influential in bringing matters to the attention of parliament and ministers, and encouraging action by other bodies. They are run by and for Members of the Commons and Lords, though many choose to involve individuals and organisations from outside Parliament in their administration and activities.

This APPG for Genetic Haemochromatosis (Iron Overload) was created in January 2019 following a report into the impact of iron overload commissioned and published by the charity Haemochromatosis UK. The report was launched at an event at The House of Commons in October 2018 and stimulated the interest of many MPs.

Download the report

Who are the Chair and Vice-Chair?

The APPG on Genetic Haemochromatosis is chaired by the Rt Hon Sir John Hayes CBE MP (Conservative, South Holland & The Deepings). The Vice-Chair is James Wild MP (Conservative, North West Norfolk). Officers include Torcuil Crichton MP (Labour, Na h-Eileanan an Iar) and Baroness Evans of Bowes Park (Conservative).

Who are the APPG Members?

The group is truly cross-party with representatives from both houses, across a broad range of political parties. In 2025 there were 26 members. More members are welcome to join by contacting the APPG Secretariat via [email protected].

What are the APPG's priorities and what is its remit?

The APPG has agreed its remit (terms of reference) and these can be viewed here. Priorities for the group will be agreed from meeting to meeting and minutes of the meetings are available below. The formal APPG register is available here.

Download the APPG Terms of Reference