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.
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
Opened 5 November 2024
The future of the BBC World Service
Opened 23 April 2024
The UK Government’s work on achieving SDG2: Zero Hunger
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

Aid cuts: Government already “reassessing” UK aid ahead of cut to 0.3% by 2027
International Development Committee Chair comments on UK aid cut
14 March 2025

New Committee inquiry: is UK aid delivering for women and girls?
International Development Committee launches new inquiry on Women, peace and security
7 March 2025

Cross-party committee expresses “deep concern” at international aid cuts in letter to Prime Minister
Cross-party committee of MPs has expressed “deep concern” at the government’s proposed cuts to international aid
5 March 2025
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