International affairs
International affairs news from UK Parliament.
Treasury Committee investigates effectiveness of economic sanctions on Russia
The Treasury Committee launches inquiry on the effectiveness of Russian economic sanctions at 1pm on Monday 7 March
03 March 2022
Animal welfare under the microscope as MPs scrutinise Australia trade deal
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee explores the impacts of the UK-Australia free trade agreement
03 March 2022
Australia deal’s impacts on environment and level playing field scrutinised
International Trade Committee examines the environmental, labour, gender and development impacts
01 March 2022
International Trade Committee to scrutinise New Zealand deal
The Committee has put out a call for evidence for the new inquiry.
01 March 2022
Law of the sea in 21st century: Lords Committee outlines actions for Government
International Relations and Defence Committee publish report UNCLOS: The law of the sea in the 21st century
01 March 2022
Lords debates Russia / Ukraine
The House of Lords debates the situation in Ukraine. Catch up
25 February 2022
Defence Committee makes statement on the deployment of Russian troops in Ukraine
The Committee expresses its firm support for the government and people of Ukraine
22 February 2022
MPs to hold a general debate on UK Government recognition of the State of Palestine alongside the State of Israel
MPs to hold a general debate on the matter of UK Government recognition of the State of Palestine alongside the State of Israel
16 February 2022
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the persecution of Christians and religious minorities in India
MPs to hold a general debate on the matter of the persecution of Christians and religious minorities in India
16 February 2022
Should Parliament have a role in scrutinising international treaties?
The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee questions former Foreign Office, House of Lords and House of Commons officials
07 February 2022
International Trade Committee explores impact of Australia deal on UK manufacturers and services
MPs may also use the session to consider the impact of temporary freedom of movement
07 February 2022
MPs to hold a debate on a motion on UK-Taiwan friendship and cooperation
MPs to hold a debate on a motion on UK-Taiwan friendship and cooperation
07 February 2022
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the Yazidi genocide
MPs to hold a general debate on the Yazidi genocide
04 February 2022
Lords debates growth of autocratic regimes
Members consider impact on global democratic norms and UK response. Catch up
04 February 2022
Foreign Affairs Committee launches ‘dirty money’ inquiry
Committee announces the launch of its inquiry on responding to illicit and emerging finance.
01 February 2022