International development
International development news from UK Parliament.
Lords debates challenges to rules based international order
Global cohesion, stability and security on Lords agenda. Find out more
10 January 2025
Government policy towards China discussed in the Lords
Members debate Chinese actions in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Tibet, and the South China Sea, and against the Uyghurs in Xinjiang. Catch up
20 December 2024
IDC endorses appointment of new ICAI Chief Commissioner
The International Development Committee has endorsed the appointment of the new Chief Commissioner of the Independent Commission on Aid Impact (ICAI) Jillian Popkins, in a report published today.
16 December 2024
Israeli UNRWA ban risks violating multiple international laws – International Development Committee Chair
The Chair of the International Development Committee has asked the Foreign Secretary how the Government will respond to Israel’s planned ban on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) which comes into effect on 28 January 2025.
28 November 2024
IDC, Senate Chairs: Sudan deserves urgent and unified response
Today, the Chair of the International Development Committee has released a joint statement with the Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the ongoing humanitarian situation in Sudan.
26 November 2024
IDC Chair responds to shocking evidence on Gaza healthcare
The International Development Committee heard evidence on the current state of healthcare in Gaza.
12 November 2024
Rising tensions in the Horn of Africa considered by members
House of Lords discusses the political situation in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia. Catch up
30 October 2024
UN sustainable development goals discussed in the Lords
Members debate the impact of conflict, extreme poverty and climate-related emergencies globally. Catch up
18 October 2024
Lords debates 40th anniversary of Ethiopian famine
House of Lords marks anniversary of 1984 Ethiopian famine. Catch up
18 October 2024
Lords concludes scrutiny of draft Commonwealth Parliamentary Association law
Members conclude examination of draft law to refine status of the CPA and the International Committee of the Red Cross. Catch up
09 October 2024
Lords considers bill on Commonwealth Parliamentary Association at committee stage
Members conclude discussions on draft law to refine status of the CPA and the International Committee of the Red Cross. Catch up
12 September 2024
Lords debates Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Bill
Members discuss draft law to redefine UK membership of international organisations. Catch up
30 July 2024
Safety of Rwanda Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill now awaits Royal Assent to become law. Catch up
23 April 2024
Committee Chair comments on the UK's latest international development statistics
Chair of the International Development Committee, Sarah Champion, responds to today’s release of the UK’s latest international development statistics.
10 April 2024
Sports events and human rights records on Lords agenda
What role do sporting bodies play in aiding the practice of 'sportswashing?'. Catch up
22 March 2024