APPG for Semiconductors Holds AGM and Sets Ambitious Agenda for 2026-27
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Semiconductors held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Parliament on 13 October, bringing together parliamentarians and members of the Expert Advisory Board to reflect on a productive year for the Group and outline priorities for the year ahead.
During the meeting, members unanimously re-elected Ruth Jones MP as Chair of the APPG. Gurinder Singh Josan CBE MP, Saqib Bhatti MBE MP and Lord Jackson of Peterborough were also reappointed as officers of the Group. Members additionally approved the reappointment of CalComms as the APPG Secretariat for the forthcoming parliamentary year.
The AGM provided an opportunity to review the APPG's achievements over the past 12 months. Drew Nelson OBE, Chair of the Expert Advisory Board, highlighted the Group's engagement with government departments and parliamentarians, alongside the publication of the APPG's reports on Economic Growth and Defence and National Security. The reports have generated strong interest from both industry and government stakeholders and continue to inform discussions on the future of the UK's semiconductor sector.
Members also discussed an ambitious programme of activity for 2026-27, focused on supporting the growth, resilience and international competitiveness of the UK semiconductor industry. Planned initiatives include the development of dedicated working groups covering, as well as further parliamentary engagement, industry roundtables, site visits, thought leadership activity and international collaboration.
The APPG remains committed to providing a platform for constructive engagement between policymakers, industry leaders and academia at a time when semiconductors are playing an increasingly important role in the UK's economic prosperity, technological leadership and national security. The Group looks forward to building on the strong foundations established over the past year and continuing to champion the interests of the sector across Parliament.
