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 22 April 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
Can community energy aid recharge development? Committee launches inquiry
Today the International Development Committee launches a new inquiry into aid for community-led energy.
9 April 2025
Government announces substantial and immediate changes to aid budget
The UK aid budget will no longer be linked to changes in the UK’s gross national income, instead being given a fixed budget potentially protecting it from spending by other departments, the Government has confirmed.
27 March 2025
Committee Chair: Government should pause “hasty” aid cuts
The Chair of the cross-party International Development Committee Chair, Sarah Champion, has responded to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Spring Statement today.
26 March 2025
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