Information between 12th May 2025 - 1st June 2025
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Tuesday 10th June 2025 9:30 a.m. Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Westminster Hall debate - Westminster Hall Subject: The USAID funding pause and its impact on UK international development View calendar - Add to calendar |
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12 May 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 90 Noes - 318 |
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12 May 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 2 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 98 Noes - 402 |
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12 May 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 87 Noes - 404 |
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13 May 2025 - UK-EU Summit - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 104 Noes - 402 |
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14 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 51 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 297 Noes - 168 |
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14 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 52 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 304 Noes - 68 |
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14 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 371 Noes - 98 |
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16 May 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House One of 12 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 54 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 243 Noes - 279 |
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16 May 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Mathew voted No - against a party majority and against the House One of 10 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 55 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 288 Noes - 239 |
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Brian Mathew speeches from: Gavi and the Global Fund
Brian Mathew contributed 1 speech (415 words) Thursday 15th May 2025 - Westminster Hall Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Brian Mathew speeches from: Churches and Religious Buildings: Communities
Brian Mathew contributed 1 speech (385 words) Tuesday 13th May 2025 - Westminster Hall Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Social Rented Housing: Melksham and Devizes
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Tuesday 13th May 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to increase the amount of social housing in Melksham and Devizes constituency. Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 41721 on 3 April 2025. |
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Bus Services: Standards
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Tuesday 13th May 2025 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of minimum service standards for cross county bus services. Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) Local Transport Authorities (LTAs) already often work closely together when tendering routes that cross shared boundaries and in delivering their Bus Service Improvement Plans (BSIP). There are also requirements set out in the Transport Act 2000 for LTAs to take account of the effect of an Enhanced Partnership on neighbouring areas and for bus policies on bus services in neighbouring LTA areas to be considered when developing their franchising arrangements.
The government has updated its bus franchising guidance to LTAs to make clear that they should consider cross-boundary services during any franchising assessment process, including in the commercial case where they should set out how they intend to facilitate cross-boundary services to deliver relevant BSIP outcomes and targets in both authorities’ areas.
The government introduced the Bus Services (No.2) Bill on 17 December which puts the power over local bus services back in the hands of local leaders, and is intended to ensure bus services reflect the needs of the communities that rely on them right across England, including services that cross local authority boundaries.
The Bill would give franchising authorities greater scope to grant service permits to operators wishing to provide non-franchised services which enter a franchising area from another area. Franchising authorities will be able to take account of these proposed cross-boundary services’ benefits in all the areas where the service would run, not just the franchising area as before. This will enable franchising authorities to better harness the additionality the market can provide in delivering these important services and take a more holistic approach to cross-boundary bus provision. |
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Road Traffic: Noise
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Thursday 15th May 2025 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of levels of car use on (a) congestion and (b) road noise. Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) The Department periodically publishes the national road traffic projections. The most recent being the National Road Traffic Projections 2022. This includes a measure of congestion expressed as lost time per mile, per vehicle in seconds. This is split by vehicle type, road type and region. While no specific assessment on levels of car use and road noise has been undertaken, the Government’s methods for the Calculation of Road Traffic Noise (CRTN), however, provides a standardised approach to calculate noise impacts from existing or proposed road networks to assess and manage the noise impacts on nearby communities. |
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Animal Experiments
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Tuesday 27th May 2025 Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department is taking steps with animal protection organisations to phase out animal experimentation. Answered by Feryal Clark - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology) The Labour Manifesto includes a commitment to “partner with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the phasing out of animal testing”. The government will publish a strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods later this year, and is engaging animal welfare organisations in developing this. The Government has also recently hosted a roundtable with representatives from these organisations to discuss the strategy. |
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Schools: Carbon Emissions
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Tuesday 27th May 2025 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to retrofit schools to help meet net zero targets. Answered by Stephen Morgan - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) The department is committed to supporting the UK net zero carbon targets. Since 2021, our own building standards have required that all new school buildings we deliver are net zero carbon in operation and are adapted to climate change. The department is also providing support for all schools and colleges to start on their journey towards net zero via our new online ‘Sustainability support for education’ platform and our climate ambassador programme. Where schools are considering options to become more sustainable, including considering decarbonisation of their energy supply, our ‘Get help buying’ service provides support to ensure that schemes procured are of high-quality and value to the sector. More information can be found at: https://gethelpbuyingforschools.campaign.gov.uk/. Capital funding allocated to the school sector each year can also be used for projects that improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of school buildings, as well as improving the condition of the estate to keep schools safe and operational. The department has allocated £2.1 billion in condition funding for the 2025/26 financial year, which is £300 million more than the previous year. In addition, we are working with Great British Energy, as part of their solar programme, and investing a total of £80 million to install solar and other related interventions in 200 schools and colleges in areas of deprivation.
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Teachers: Workplace Pensions
Asked by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes) Friday 30th May 2025 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to tackle processing delays of valuations by the Teachers’ Pension Scheme; and what steps she is taking to ensure that pensions are paid promptly once teachers have chosen how they wish to receive their benefits. Answered by Catherine McKinnell - Minister of State (Education) The scheme administrator has made significant progress to reduce the backlog of Cash Equivalent Transfer Value (CETV) figures that had built up whilst the necessary guidance was developed, following the Transitional Protection (McCloud) remedy taking effect. CETVs that could be automated have been prioritised, alongside the most sensitive cases, to reduce the backlog from 3,062 at the end of October 2024 to 473 as of 6 May. The current outstanding figure includes recent applications. Addressing the remainder of the backlog remains a key priority for both the department and the scheme administrator. The scheme administrator is now working through the more complex cases for members who have not retired and who have scheme flexibilities, to take account of those which must be processed clerically as a result. Guidance to provide CETV calculations for members who have retired has recently been received and is being assessed by the scheme administrator. Where members affected by Transitional Protection apply to retire, they are provided a Remediable Service Statement (RSS) which details their choices available for the remedy period. Once the member choice is completed and returned by the member, the scheme administrator will process the member’s retirement and put benefits into payment as soon as is practicable, or in line with the relevant retirement date. |
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Monday 9th June Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th June 2025 21 signatures (Most recent: 13 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Claire Young (Liberal Democrat - Thornbury and Yate) That this House recognises the increasing pressures faced by Hong Kong nationals living in the United Kingdom, particularly those who have arrived under the British National (Overseas) visa route; notes with concern the reports of intimidation, surveillance, and community tensions exacerbated by actions of the Chinese state; acknowledges the vital … |
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Monday 2nd June Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd June 2025 50 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat - Mid Sussex) That this House supports Carers Week 2025, taking place from 9 to 15 June; recognises this year’s theme is entitled Caring about equality; emphasises that millions of unpaid carers looking after family members and friends often face significant challenges and inequalities in their daily lives; asks the Government to address … |
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Monday 2nd June Brian Mathew signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd June 2025 Reform of NHS dentistry services 36 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2025)Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham) That this House notes with concern the findings of the Public Accounts Committee's report entitled Fixing NHS Dentistry, which highlights the failure of the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England's 2024 dental recovery plan to improve access to NHS dental services; is alarmed that only 40% of … |
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Tuesday 3rd June Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd June 2025 74 signatures (Most recent: 12 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton) That this House expresses its condemnation of the Israeli government's expansion of military activity in Gaza and declaration of 22 new settlements in the West Bank; denounces Prime Minister Netanyahu's unwillingness to comprehensively lift the devastating aid blockade; rejects as dangerous, insufficient and unworkable the operation of the Gaza Humanitarian … |
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Thursday 30th January Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Monday 2nd June 2025 46 signatures (Most recent: 2 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester) That this House notes the devastating toll of deaths and trauma in childbirth on families across the country; further notes that the Care Quality Commission investigation of over 100 maternity units found that 65% are not sufficiently safe; notes that maternity services are afflicted by low staff morale, burnout, absenteeism, … |
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Wednesday 14th May Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Friday 16th May 2025 45 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House regrets the decision taken by organisers of several Pride marches and parades across the UK to not allow political parties to march; further regrets that that decision partly stems from a lack of trust in politicians and Government amongst many in the LGBTQ+ community; notes that many … |
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Thursday 1st May Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Thursday 15th May 2025 83 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South) That this House declared an environment and climate change emergency on 1 May 2019, recognising the urgent need for action; notes that the Second Reading debate of the Climate and Nature Bill was adjourned, but not concluded, on 24 January 2025; further notes that the Secretary of State for Environment, … |
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Thursday 8th May Brian Mathew signed this EDM on Thursday 15th May 2025 71 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2025) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House expresses its outrage at proposals by the Israeli Government to indefinitely occupy Gaza; condemns the plans for the further forced displacement of Palestinians; affirms its belief that, if realised, these would constitute clear breaches of international law; notes with immense concern that these proposals will only make … |
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Churches and Religious Buildings: Communities
61 speeches (13,538 words) Tuesday 13th May 2025 - Westminster Hall Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Mentions: 1: Jeremy Wright (Con - Kenilworth and Southam) Gentleman for his brevity, as I am sure is Brian Mathew. - Link to Speech 2: Marsha De Cordova (Lab - Battersea) league, not least for my own family interest—for Yeovil (Adam Dance), and for Melksham and Devizes (Brian Mathew - Link to Speech |
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May. 23 2025
All proceedings up to 22 May 2025 at Public Bill Committee Stage Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Cooper Tessa Munt Pippa Heylings Caroline Voaden Tom Gordon Charlotte Cane Helen Maguire Brian Mathew |
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May. 23 2025
All proceedings up to 22 May 2025 at Public Bill Committee Stage Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Cooper Tessa Munt Pippa Heylings Caroline Voaden Tom Gordon Charlotte Cane Helen Maguire Brian Mathew |
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May. 22 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 22 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Cooper Tessa Munt Pippa Heylings Caroline Voaden Tom Gordon Charlotte Cane Helen Maguire Brian Mathew |
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May. 21 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 21 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Cooper Tessa Munt Pippa Heylings Caroline Voaden Tom Gordon Charlotte Cane Helen Maguire Brian Mathew |
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May. 21 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 21 May 2025 Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Stewart Kirsteen Sullivan Adam Jogee Mary Glindon John Grady Tracy Gilbert Dr Scott Arthur Brian Mathew |
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May. 20 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 20 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Cooper Tessa Munt Pippa Heylings Caroline Voaden Tom Gordon Charlotte Cane Helen Maguire Brian Mathew |
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May. 19 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 19 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Cooper Tessa Munt Pippa Heylings Caroline Voaden Tom Gordon Charlotte Cane Helen Maguire Brian Mathew |
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May. 19 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 19 May 2025 Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Stewart Kirsteen Sullivan Adam Jogee Mary Glindon John Grady Tracy Gilbert Dr Scott Arthur Brian Mathew |
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May. 16 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 16 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Cooper Tessa Munt Pippa Heylings Caroline Voaden Tom Gordon Charlotte Cane Helen Maguire Brian Mathew |
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May. 16 2025
Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 16 May 2025 - large print Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Sullivan Adam Jogee Mary Glindon Rachel Hopkins John Grady Tracy Gilbert Dr Scott Arthur Brian Mathew |
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May. 16 2025
Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 16 May 2025 Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Sullivan Adam Jogee Mary Glindon Rachel Hopkins John Grady Tracy Gilbert Dr Scott Arthur Brian Mathew |
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May. 15 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 15 May 2025 Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Sullivan Adam Jogee Mary Glindon Rachel Hopkins John Grady Tracy Gilbert Dr Scott Arthur Brian Mathew |
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May. 15 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 15 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Cooper Tessa Munt Pippa Heylings Caroline Voaden Tom Gordon Charlotte Cane Helen Maguire Brian Mathew |
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May. 14 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 14 May 2025 Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Stewart Kirsteen Sullivan Adam Jogee Mary Glindon John Grady Tracy Gilbert Dr Scott Arthur Brian Mathew |
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May. 14 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 14 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Cooper Tessa Munt Pippa Heylings Caroline Voaden Tom Gordon Charlotte Cane Helen Maguire Brian Mathew |
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May. 13 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 13 May 2025 Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Francis Elaine Stewart Kirsteen Sullivan Adam Jogee John Grady Tracy Gilbert Dr Scott Arthur Brian Mathew |
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May. 13 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 13 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Cooper Tessa Munt Pippa Heylings Caroline Voaden Tom Gordon Charlotte Cane Helen Maguire Brian Mathew |
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May. 07 2025
Report Stage Proceedings as at 7 May 2025 Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Not called_NC7 Steff Aquarone Claire Young Martin Wrigley Jamie Stone Brian Mathew Alison Bennett |
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Tuesday 20th May 2025 1:30 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Integrated Security Fund At 2:00pm: Oral evidence Nic Hailey - former UK High Commissioner to Kenya (2015-2019) and Executive director at International Alert Mike Jobbins - Vice President, Global Affairs and Partnerships at Search for Common Ground At 2:45pm: Oral evidence Eva Tabbasam - Director at Gender Action for Peace and Security Lewis Brooks - UK Policy and Advocacy co-ordinator at Saferworld View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 20th May 2025 1:30 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Integrated Security Fund View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 3rd June 2025 1:30 p.m. International Development Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 3rd June 2025 1:30 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The FCDO's approach to displaced people At 2:00pm: Oral evidence The Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State for International Development, Latin America and the Caribbean at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office At 3:00pm: Oral evidence The Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State for International Development, Latin America and the Caribbean at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 3rd June 2025 1:30 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The FCDO's approach to displaced people At 2:00pm: Oral evidence The Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State for International Development, Latin America and the Caribbean at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Matthew Wyatt - Director for Humanitarian, Food Security and Resilience Directorate at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office At 3:00pm: Oral evidence The Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State for International Development, Latin America and the Caribbean at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Melinda Bohannon - Director General Humanitarian and Development at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 10th June 2025 1 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Aid for community-led energy View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 10th June 2025 1 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Aid for community-led energy At 2:00pm: Oral evidence Nedjip Tozun - Chief Executive Officer at D.light William Kamkwamba - Founder at Moving Windmills Project At 2:45pm: Oral evidence Dr Alycia Leonard - Senior Research Associate at University of Oxford View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 10th June 2025 1 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Aid for community-led energy At 2:00pm: Oral evidence Nedjip Tozun - Chief Executive Officer at D.light William Kamkwamba - Founder at Moving Windmills Project At 2:45pm: Oral evidence Dr Alycia Leonard - Senior Research Associate at University of Oxford Sarah Roberts - Chief Executive Officer at Practical Action View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 17th June 2025 1:30 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The FCDO's approach to value for money At 2:00pm: Oral evidence Anisa Berdellima - Director of Evidence and Impact at MSI Reproductive Choices Alex Hurrell - Head of Evaluation at Verian Group UK Ltd Mark Henstridge - Chief Executive Officer at Oxford Policy Management At 3:00pm: Oral evidence Sinead Magill - Chief Executive Officer at Palladium Group Dr Brendan Whitty - Lecturer in Non-Profit Management at St Andrews University View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 17th June 2025 1:30 p.m. International Development Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The FCDO's approach to value for money View calendar - Add to calendar |