International affairs
International affairs news from UK Parliament.
UK Internal Market Bill violates the rule of law and threatens to undermine devolution arrangements, says Committee
The Committee publishes its report on the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill
16 October 2020
Extradition (Provisional Arrest) Bill completes passage through both Houses
The bill will become law following Royal Assent
15 October 2020
Legal and policy experts questioned on UK trade remedies policy
The International Trade Committee explores the structure of the UK’s new trade remedies regime
13 October 2020
US approach to Open Skies and New START endangers strategic stability
The International Relations and Defence Committee writes to the Minister of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
12 October 2020
Committee ask Government to disclose Croughton Annex agreement
The EU International Agreements Sub-Committee writes to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
09 October 2020
Freeports proposals examined with business representatives and devolved administrations
International Trade Committee examines the Government's plans for freeports
06 October 2020
Channel Fixed Link agreements and Energy Charter Treaty report published
The International Agreements Sub-Committee has published a report on four international agreements.
02 October 2020
This Week in the Commons, 21–25 September 2020
Highlights from the Commons this week include the Prime Minister's update on the government's response to Covid-19 and the debate on the Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill.
25 September 2020
MPs to debate the Rohingya humanitarian crisis and the effects of the covid-19 pandemic
Backbench Business Committee debate the Rohingya humanitarian crisis and the effects of the covid-19 pandemic on Thursday 24 September 2020
22 September 2020
MPs to debate the settlement and annexation of the Occupied Palestinian territories
Backbench Business Committee debate the settlement and annexation of the Occupied Palestinian territories on Thursday 24 September 2020
22 September 2020
MPs to debate the situation in the Yemen
Backbench Business Committee debate the situation in the Yemen on Thursday 24 September 2020
22 September 2020
Committee launch inquiry into the use of forced labour in UK value chains
Inquiry will explore the extent of UK business links to supply chains involving forced labour of Uyghurs in China
18 September 2020
Committee examines Government’s plans for freeports in the UK
The International Trade Committee explores the Government’s consultation, objectives and planning proposals
07 September 2020
Committee examines Government proposals for post-transition period border operations
Committee to take evidence on the operation of the UK-EU border after the end of the post-Brexit transition period
04 September 2020
Foreign Affairs Committee to hold evidence session on foreign asset stripping
Foreign Affairs Committee holds second evidence session as part of its inquiry into foreign asset stripping.
04 September 2020