APGAW is a long-standing cross-party parliamentary group made up of more than 80 MPs and Lords and over 70 associate animal welfare organisations.  We aim to promote and further the cause of animal welfare by all means available to the Parliaments at Westminster and in Europe. 
 
The intention of APGAW is to keep MPs and Peers informed about animal welfare issues.  Regular meetings and events provide an opportunity for those with a common interest in animal welfare to meet and debate their views and the views of others.  APGAW also sets up working groups to investigate and report on areas of concern to the group.

Ultimately APGAW seeks to influence the development and introduction of effective wide-ranging legislation to improve animal welfare.

APGAW is currently thriving with an active and expanding membership and fair to good attendance of MPs and Peers at meetings and events.