Inquiries - Open for Submission

Inquiry Opened	Select Committee	Status
13 Jul 2026	The UK and the Sahel View sample International Development Committee (Select)	Submit Evidence 18 Sep 2026
The Sahel is one of the world's most complex and protracted development contexts. The region faces overlapping humanitarian, governance, security and climate challenges that have contributed to widespread displacement, food insecurity and declining development indicators. Armed conflict, violent extremism and organised crime continue to undermine state institutions and limit access to basic services across much of the region. This inquiry will examine the UK's development, humanitarian and stabilisation engagement in the Sahel. The inquiry will build on the Committee's recent inquiry into the UK's development partnership with Nigeria by examining the broader regional dynamics shaping development outcomes across West Africa. Given the Sahel's growing humanitarian needs, deteriorating security environment and increasing strategic importance to UK development and foreign policy, the region is likely to remain a significant focus of UK engagement for the foreseeable future.
16 Jul 2026	Scotland’s whisky industry: Tariffs, trade and growth View sample Scottish Affairs Committee (Select)	Submit Evidence 18 Sep 2026
Scotch whisky is one of Scotland’s most globally recognised products and the UK’s largest drink export. The industry contributes substantial economic value and supports 41,000 jobs across Scotland. Whisky also carries cultural significance and plays a central role in rural economies. However, recent global volatility and a rise in protectionist measures have contributed to a slowdown in Scotch whisky exports, while market trends are also shifting. At the same time, the sector is facing a number of domestic pressures, such as rising energy costs and the introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme. This inquiry will examine these challenges, and explore how UK Government policies on trade, duty and domestic regulation are shaping the future of this key Scottish industry. Read the call for evidence for more details about the inquiry. The deadline for submissions is Friday 18 September 2026 at 23:59.
19 May 2026	Health Bill View sample Health and Social Care Committee (Select)	Submit Evidence 30 Sep 2026
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16 Jul 2026	The UK's Article 3 obligations and the Defence Readiness Bill View sample Defence Committee (Select)	Submit Evidence 7 Oct 2026
This inquiry will examine the UK’s resilience and preparedness for conflict, asking whether the UK government is meeting its obligations under NATO’s Article 3. The inquiry will also look at what powers the proposed Defence Readiness Bill might need to include to enable civil assistance to military authority in the event of a conflict. Under NATO’s Article 3 obligations, the UK has committed to a “national resilience” 1.5% of GDP spending target, including protecting critical infrastructure, defending networks, ensuring civil preparedness and resilience, innovating, and strengthening the defence industrial base. This inquiry will seek to understand what the responsibilities and roles of UK Defence are under Article 3 and whether the UK is currently capable of fulfilling these responsibilities. It will explore the contributions towards Article 3 obligations from each department and whether the cross-government work on preparedness and resilience is effective. It will also examine best practice from Allies across Europe.
21 Jul 2026	Getting to work: transport connecting young people to jobs and training View sample Transport Committee (Select)	Submit Evidence 16 Oct 2026
The Transport Committee is examining how transport issues can act as a barrier to young people finding, taking up and remaining in employment or training. The inquiry will explore: how well these transport challenges are understood by national and local decision-makers; whether existing powers, funding and policies are sufficient to help address these challenges or whether they could be better targeted; what role employers and transport operators might play in breaking down these transport barriers; and what could be done to make things better? Read the call for written evidence.
8 Sep 2026	Climate adaptation View sample Environmental Audit Committee (Select)	Submit Evidence 21 Oct 2026
In its latest advice to the government, the CCC said that climate change is already disrupting life in the UK and said that the UK’s national approach to climate adaption is “not fit for purpose”. It has also argued that the government’s third National Adaptation Plan (NAP3) is not adequately preparing the UK for climate change. Through its inquiry, the Committee will consider whether the government’s current approach to adaptation goes far enough and what changes are needed to improve the UK’s resilience. The new inquiry comes shortly after the UK experienced its hottest summer since records began in 1884, with nearly three-quarters of England and Wales in drought, 23,000 hectares destroyed in major wildfires and the year’s harvest expected to be the worst on record. Action has historically focused on reducing emissions, but scientists now agree that the climate will change significantly even if global targets are reached. By 2050, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) believes heatwaves will cause 92% of existing homes to overheat, peak river flows to be higher, longer lasting and increasing the risk of flooding and drier weather leading to water supply running five billion litres short a day. The Committee invites written evidence on a range of topics including: The most significant climate risks facing the UK and whether the government’s approach to adaptation is fit for purpose Whether the UK’s key infrastructure, including water, transport, communications and health are adequately prepared for extreme weather What support farmers need to adapt to climate change and the role of nature-based solutions How it should measure progress on adaptation Whether DEFRA and the Environment Agency are equipped to coordinate adaptation across government and whether enough funding is being invested in adaptation across government Read the call for evidence for more information about this inquiry, and to find out how to submit written evidence through the Committee's online evidence submission portal.
1 Jul 2026	Safer journeys for women and girls View sample Transport Committee (Select)	Submit Evidence 25 Mar 2033
The Transport Committee is looking at how effectively the Government is keeping women and girls safe as they travel, and what more could be done to ensure that they can make their journeys without fear of violence, intimidation or harassment. The Committee will consider how government could most effectively prevent risks to women’s safety when they make journeys in the UK, what interventions are most effective to respond to incidents of violence, intimidation or harassment, and how well the Department for Transport is working to ensure safer journeys for women and girls. DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING EVIDENCE: 23:59 on 9 October 2026.

Select Committee Inquiries Select Committees are composed of either MPs or Members of the House of Lords, and have the power to launch inquiries into any issue or Government actions. Evidence is received by the inquiry and the Committee publish a report of their findings.

Select Committee Inquiries
Select Committees are composed of either MPs or Members of the House of Lords, and have the power to launch inquiries into any issue or Government actions. Evidence is received by the inquiry and the Committee publish a report of their findings.