7 current inquiries
Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.
Aid for community-led energy
Written evidence:
Accepting
Deadline 16 May 2025
Opened 8 April 2025
Women, peace and security
Written evidence:
Accepting
Deadline 16 May 2025
Opened 7 March 2025
The FCDO's approach to displaced people
Opened 9 December 2024
Humanitarian access and adherence to international humanitarian law
Opened 4 December 2024
The FCDO's approach to value for money
Opened 13 November 2024
In Development
Report:
Published
On 20 March 2025
Govt. response:
Due by
On 20 May 2025
Opened 5 November 2024
The UK Government’s work on achieving SDG2: Zero Hunger
Report:
Published
On 18 March 2025
Govt. response:
Due by
On 18 May 2025
Opened 20 October 2023
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
Development Minister says no further aid cuts to come before Select Committee
Development Minister Baroness Chapman today confirmed to MPs that the Government does not intend to make any further cuts to the UK’s aid budget.
13 May 2025
Closed UNRWA schools must be reopened immediately, says International Development Committee Chair
Israel must immediately reopen UNRWA-run schools and restore access for Palestinian refugees to UNRWA services in the West Bank, the International Development Committee Chair has said.
9 May 2025
Gaza aid blocks “appalling and unacceptable”, Government admits
The Government has said ongoing blocks on aid entering Gaza are “appalling and unacceptable”, in a letter to a cross-party committee of MPs.
24 April 2025
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