International affairs
International affairs news from UK Parliament.
Lords debates support for Ukrainian refugees
Members discuss government plans. Catch up
07 April 2022
Foreign Affairs Committee publishes report on Newport Wafer Fab
The report focusses on the Government's handling of the takeover of the UK's largest manufacturers of semiconductors.
05 April 2022
Inquiry into the handling of state level hostage situations announced
The inquiry will focus on the challenges that the FCDO faces when handling countries which use extra-judicial detention as a tool for diplomacy.
01 April 2022
Australian and New Zealand High Commissioners questioned on trade deals
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee examines the impact of both trade deals for UK food producers
24 March 2022
Treasury Committee publishes report on ‘Defeating Putin: The development, implementation and impact of economic sanctions on Russia’
The Treasury Committee warns Russia that it is heading towards economic catastrophe, but that its invasion of Ukraine will have a significant economic impact on the cost of living in the UK.
23 March 2022
Support for Ukrainian refugees: Clive Betts calls on Lord Harrington to set out support for refugees
The correspondence follows questions from Clive Betts, LUHC Chair at the recent Home Affairs evidence session.
22 March 2022
Government economists and experts questioned on Australia and New Zealand trade deals
International Trade Committee examines the impact assessments for the Australia and New Zealand trade deals
21 March 2022
Senior FCDO whistleblower submits evidence to the Foreign Affairs Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee explores Government policy on Afghanistan
21 March 2022
Lords International Women's Day debate
Members discuss the UK's role in furthering gender equality. Catch up
18 March 2022
UK-New Zealand trade negotiations inquiry reopened by Lords committee
Following the publication of the text of the signed UK-New Zealand trade agreement, the House of Lords International Agreements Committee has reopened its inquiry into the negotiations.
15 March 2022
Treasury Committee examines impact of Russian energy sanctions and effect on cost of living
Committee examines impact of Russian energy sanctions and effect on cost of living
11 March 2022
Lords questions government on Ukraine
The House of Lords continues to press the government on its response to the invasion of Ukraine through questions, debates and legislation. Learn more
10 March 2022
MPs examine Australia trade deal
International Trade Committee explores digital trade, competition policy and government procurement
08 March 2022
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss Taiwan democracy, new peerages, Northern Ireland and older workers. Catch up
04 March 2022
Foreign Secretary and FCDO Permanent Under-Secretary questioned
Foreign Affairs Committee examines the Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
04 March 2022