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.
Aid for community-led energy
Opened 8 April 2025
Women, peace and security
Opened 7 March 2025
The FCDO's approach to displaced people
Opened 9 December 2024
Humanitarian access and adherence to international humanitarian law
Report:
Published
On 12 June 2025
Govt. response:
Due by
On 12 August 2025
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:
Overdue
Since 20 May 2025
Opened 5 November 2024
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.
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UK must not protect friends at expense of international humanitarian law, MPs argue in report
The UK Government must ensure that it does not protect its allies at the expense of unconditional support for international humanitarian law (IHL), MPs argue in a new report.
12 June 2025

The Government must keep up pressure to reopen UNRWA schools, says International Development Committee Chair
The UK Government’s efforts to defend UNRWA are welcome, but more action is needed to combat the continued harassment and undermining of UNRWA by the Government of Israel, the International Development Committee Chair has said.
29 May 2025

Spending Review: Government refuses to commit funding to nutrition as it insists on “necessary” aid cuts
Spending Review: Government refuses to commit funding to nutrition as it insists on “necessary” aid cuts
22 May 2025
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