Contact group United Kingdom

A contact group provides a forum for (informal) contact between members of the House of Representatives and MPs of the country concerned. Contacts often take place through (foreign) working visits and visits by MPs from abroad.

The Contact group United Kingdom was established in the mid-1990s to contribute to good relations and the establishment of a constructive, friendly dialogue through a regular exchange of ideas.

A working visit between parliaments takes place annually and alternates between London and The Hague. During these visits, the contact groups exchange knowledge about issues that are high on the political agenda in both the Netherlands and the UK. It is also an opportunity to inform each other about the political state of affairs, such as the rise of new parties and the background of political shifts.