International Development Committee @CommonsIDC
We are a cross-party group of MPs working together to scrutinise the UK Government's work on international development policy. See what we're working on👇 committees.parliament.uk/committee/98/i… House of Commons Joined December 2012-
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The Government says it is 'deeply concerned' by the rise in harm to aid workers, but it cannot provide a 'running commentary' on ongoing conflicts. Read the Government's response to our report on adherence to international humanitarian law ⬇️
Chair, @SarahChampionMP, has responded to the details of the Government’s aid allocations for 2025-26. Read more on our website ⬇️
Chair, @SarahChampionMP, has responded to the Government’s “unsatisfactory” response to the Chair's letter on F-35 sales. Find out more ⬇️
Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy outlined his vision to prioritise partnerships with developing nations over aid. Watch his response on how international aid must evolve in a changing world order.
We have launched an inquiry into the UK's development partnership with Nigeria. Find out more about the aims of the inquiry on our website ⬇️
When asked about the UK’s role in holding the Israeli government accountable to international humanitarian law, Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy defended the UK’s approach while also criticising recent actions by the Israeli government in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Our session questioning @DavidLammy, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, will begin at 10am. Watch it live on YouTube ⬇️ youtube.com/live/QDw7FirAk…
Today we spoke to Dr Ayoade Alakija from the World Health Organisation, who explained the impact that abrupt cuts to foreign aid are having on global health and the world's most vulnerable people.
Our session examining global health challenges with Minister @JennyChapman is starting shortly. Tune in live ⬇️
Tomorrow at 10.00am we will question the Secretary of State @DavidLammy, on the future of UK aid amid sharp cuts to the foreign aid budget. Find out more ⬇️
How are aid cuts impacting the future of global health? Tomorrow at 2.00pm we're questioning @JennyChapman, Minister for International Development at @FCDOGovUK, on how the UK plans to meet challenges to global health with a reduced foreign aid budget.
Chair @SarahChampionMP joins @CommonsEAC Chair @tobyperkinsmp on the Committee Corridor podcast to discuss the vulnerability of Small Island Developing States to climate change, and how the UK can help secure their future.
Chair @SarahChampionMP joins @CommonsEAC Chair @tobyperkinsmp on the Committee Corridor podcast to discuss the vulnerability of Small Island Developing States to climate change, and how the UK can help secure their future.
We have published a letter to the Government, expressing concern that the UK’s exemption of F-35 components from suspended exports to Israel could be incompatible with the UK’s international legal obligations. Read the letter ⬇️
For our inquiry into aid for community-led energy, we heard from David Nicholson of Mercy Corps. He explained the fallacy of viewing displaced communities as unviable energy customers, which has deprived vulnerable communities of access to energy.
Our session on aid for community-led energy has started. Tune in live👇
How effectively does the UK aid programme support community-led energy? Tomorrow at 2pm, we’ll be holding a session on the challenges and opportunities facing community-led energy, and how effectively the UK aid programme is supporting these initiatives.
Our Chair @SarahChampionMP, spoke in the chamber today, after our report on international humanitarian law recommended a change in UK legislation to enable the prosecution of suspected war criminals, no matter their status or location. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/98/i…
Every dollar invested in women’s health yields a $120 return. Yet, Anisa Berdellima told us for our inquiry into the FCDO’s approach to value for money that women’s health is underprioritised in aid spending, risking the lives of a generation of women and girls.
Our session on the FCDO's approach to value for money has started. Tune in live👇
Tomorrow at 2pm is the final session of our FCDO's approach to value for money inquiry. We're examining if the @FCDOGovUK is getting value for money from its use of contractors in development programming. Find out more👇

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