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International Development Committee

Commons Select Committee

The International Development Committee is appointed by the House of Commons to scrutinise the work of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in respect of aid policy, and the expenditure of Official Development Assistance across UK government departments.

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6 current inquiries

Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.

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The UK and the Sahel
Opened 13 July 2026
Global Health
Opened 30 June 2026
FCDO's approach to higher education and research partnerships
Opened 4 March 2026
The UK’s International Climate Finance
Report:
Published
On 17 September 2026
Govt. response:
Due by
On 17 November 2026
Opened 3 December 2025
Future of UK aid and development assistance
Report:
Published
On 28 April 2026
Opened 15 September 2025
The UK’s development partnership with Nigeria
Report:
Published
On 14 July 2026
Govt. response:
Overdue
Since 14 September 2026
Opened 17 July 2025

Non-inquiry work

Non-inquiry sessions
Non-inquiry sessions are brief packages of work that will not necessarily result in a report. They may be used to revisit previous inquiry topics or take evidence on a topical matter.
Pre-appointment hearings
People nominated to certain public offices may be examined by a committee to assess their suitability and plans for the role.

Latest news

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Government ‘cutting corners’ on international climate finance commitments as El Niño approaches
The UK Government should be doing more to deliver on its commitments to provide climate finance for some of the world’s poorest countries, the International Development Committee has found. 
17 September 2026
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IDC Chair welcomes 'bittersweet' Government movement on ICJ and Israeli settlements
The Chair of the International Development Committee has welcomed the Foreign Secretary’s statement in the House of Commons today, including the announcement of measures restricting trade in goods from Israeli settlements.
8 September 2026
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IDC Chair responds to Minister’s letter outlining TFFF funding
The Chair of the International Development Committee has welcomed a Government investment of £400m in the Tropical Forest Forever Facility but expressed concern over how it has been funded. 
3 September 2026

Upcoming events

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Tuesday 13 October 2026
2:00pm Public
FCDO's approach to higher education and research partnerships - Oral evidence 13 October 2026
TBC

Latest publications

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2nd Report – UK International Climate Finance: Sustaining Commitments and Impact Amid a Shrinking Aid Budget
Inquiry The UK’s International Climate Finance
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Large Print – 2nd Report – UK International Climate Finance: Sustaining Commitments and Impact Amid a Shrinking Aid Budget
Inquiry The UK’s International Climate Finance
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Correspondence from the Minister for International Development and Africa relating to Follow-up on the government’s response to the Committee’s report - Protection not permission: The UK’s role in upholding international humanitarian law and supporting the safe delivery of humanitarian aid, 1 September 2026
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Correspondence

Contact us

We receive a significant number of emails each day. All requests and invitations are considered but we do not respond directly to everyone. Please be aware, the committee does not look at individual cases or specific complaints.

  • Email: indcom@parliament.uk
  • Address: International Development Committee, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA