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.
Future of UK aid and development assistance
Written evidence:
Accepting
Deadline 31 October 2025
Opened 15 September 2025
The UK’s development partnership with Nigeria
Opened 17 July 2025
Aid for community-led energy
Opened 8 April 2025
Women, peace and security
Opened 7 March 2025
The FCDO's approach to displaced people
Report:
Published
On 17 September 2025
Govt. response:
Due by
On 17 November 2025
Opened 9 December 2024
The FCDO's approach to value for money
Opened 13 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.
Latest news
Future of UK international aid: MPs launch inquiry amidst 40% budget cut
The future of the UK’s international aid and development assistance programmes will be the focus of new inquiry launched today by the International Development Committee.
2 October 2025
Palestinian recognition a “clear and powerful message”, says Committee Chair
Responding to news that the UK has formally recognised the state of Palestine, Sarah Champion, Chair of the International Development Committee, said:
21 September 2025
UK has no plan to tackle global displacement crisis, MPs find in new report
The Government has no clear plan to tackle the record-high numbers of refugees and displaced people fleeing their homes, a cross-party committee of MPs has found.
17 September 2025
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