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Division Votes
6 Jul 2026 - National Security (State Threats) Bill - View Vote Context
Richard Foord 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 - 394 Noes - 85
13 Jul 2026 - Immigration and Asylum Bill - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 48 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 264 Noes - 90
13 Jul 2026 - Immigration and Asylum Bill - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 50 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 97 Noes - 358
8 Jul 2026 - Town and Country Planning - View Vote Context
Richard Foord 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 - 283 Noes - 182
8 Jul 2026 - Education - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 369 Noes - 102
2 Sep 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 411 Noes - 102
2 Sep 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context
Richard Foord 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 - 85 Noes - 427
2 Sep 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context
Richard Foord voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 410
2 Sep 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context
Richard Foord 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 - 166 Noes - 346


Speeches
Richard Foord speeches from: Global Biodiversity and Ecosystems: National Security
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (63 words)
Thursday 3rd September 2026 - Westminster Hall
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Richard Foord speeches from: Rural Upper-tier Local Authorities
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (77 words)
Wednesday 2nd September 2026 - Westminster Hall
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Richard Foord speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Richard Foord contributed 2 speeches (74 words)
Tuesday 1st September 2026 - Commons Chamber
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Richard Foord speeches from: Face-to-Face Banking: Rural Areas
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (344 words)
Tuesday 1st September 2026 - Westminster Hall
HM Treasury
Richard Foord speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (77 words)
Thursday 9th July 2026 - Commons Chamber
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Richard Foord speeches from: Rearmament and Warfighting Readiness
Richard Foord contributed 3 speeches (798 words)
Wednesday 8th July 2026 - Commons Chamber
Ministry of Defence
Richard Foord speeches from: Greenhouse Gas Removals Sector
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (87 words)
Wednesday 8th July 2026 - Commons Chamber
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Richard Foord speeches from: Early Release of Prisoners
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (52 words)
Tuesday 7th July 2026 - Commons Chamber
Ministry of Justice
Richard Foord speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Richard Foord contributed 1 speech (74 words)
Monday 6th July 2026 - Commons Chamber
Ministry of Defence


Early Day Motions Signed
Monday 14th September
Richard Foord signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2026

Political donations and campaign finance regulation

33 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)
That this House expresses alarm at the exposure of UK democracy to the undue influence of an ultra-wealthy minority; notes that donations are uncapped meaning that two individuals have been able to give £72 million to one party in one week; further notes recent investigations reporting foreign money and impermissible …
Tuesday 8th September
Richard Foord signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2026

Support for hospices

55 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House recognises the important work that hospices do for local communities across the United Kingdom, in particular in providing comfort and support to patients and families in end-of-life care; further recognises the work of staff and volunteers, who provide an integral service; notes that there is a postcode …
Wednesday 15th July
Richard Foord signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2026

Essential energy guarantee

22 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans)
That this House recognises that access to affordable energy is a basic necessity and that no household should face a choice between heating their home and meeting other essential needs; notes that households continue to face significant financial pressure from energy bills following continued volatility in global gas markets; further …
Wednesday 15th July
Richard Foord signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2026

Military housing

32 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House expresses deep concern over the substandard living conditions endured by service personnel and their families; believes that all military accommodation should be legally included under the Decent Homes Standard (DHS) to ensure that service men and women and their families are guaranteed safe, dignified places to live; …
Tuesday 1st September
Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd September 2026

Devon maternity services

28 signatures (Most recent: 14 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon)
That this House is deeply alarmed by the temporary suspension of births at North Devon District Hospital from 11 August 2026, and the redirection of pregnant mothers across Northern Devon and Cornwall to other hospitals; expresses great concern for the safety of babies and mothers travelling up to two hours …
Monday 13th July
Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2026

Support for post offices

25 signatures (Most recent: 3 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset)
That this House recognises the vital role post offices play in supporting rural communities by providing access to banking, cash withdrawals and deposits, parcel services and essential retail facilities; notes that, following widespread high street bank closures, post offices have become the primary point of access to in-person banking for …
Thursday 9th July
Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2026

100th anniversary of the Campaign to Protect Rural England

16 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame)
That this House celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), founded in 1926 as the Council for the Preservation of Rural England; recognises a century of outstanding work protecting, enhancing and championing England’s countryside for the benefit of communities, nature and future generations; notes CPRE’s …
Wednesday 8th July
Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2026

Childhood dementia awareness and support

22 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2026)
Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises that childhood dementia, caused by a group of rare genetic conditions leading to progressive brain damage, remains significantly under-recognised compared to other serious childhood illnesses; notes with concern the immense emotional, physical and financial challenges faced by affected families, who often receive limited support; commends the …
Wednesday 8th July
Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2026

Bank closures, digital exclusion and cyber risks

31 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives)
That this House believes high street bank closures have a detrimental impact on small enterprises, local business resilience, charities, vulnerable customers and the digitally excluded and adds to the vulnerability of UK financial services, especially to cyber threat from rogue actors; remembers the Government injected £137 billion in loans and …
Monday 6th July
Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2026

Palantir and the NHS (No. 2)

35 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
That this House notes that Members of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, the Health and Social Care Select Committee, and other hon. Members have raised serious concerns regarding the procurement, trust, operation and long-term implications of the Federated Data Platform (FDP) contract with Palantir; is concerned that key components …
Tuesday 30th June
Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2026

Improving access to elected office for disabled candidates

37 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat - Guildford)
That this House recognises the importance of ensuring that disabled people are able to participate fully in democratic life and contest elections on an equal basis with others; notes that disabled candidates can experience significant additional costs when seeking election, including for accessible transport, communication support, personal assistance and adapted …
Thursday 25th June
Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2026

A new growth and defence partnership with Europe

30 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath)
That this House deeply regrets the negative economic impact of the previous Conservative Government's Brexit deal, which estimates suggest could have been as much as £90 billion lost in tax revenues in 2025 alone; expresses alarm at the worsening cost-of-living crisis for millions of Britons, and a continuing decline in …
Monday 1st June
Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2026

Palantir and the NHS

39 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House condemns the Department for Health and Social Care over the lack of transparency and public scrutiny around the decision to grant Palantir the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) contract; highlights reports around Lord Mandelson's role in helping Palantir secure Government contracts; expresses regret at the impact this …
Wednesday 15th July
Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2026

Russian sanctions

60 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House condemns the ongoing, unprovoked, and illegal aggression of the Russian Federation both at home and across Europe; notes with grave concern the increasing hostility by Russian naval vessels and aircraft across northern European waters, including within the British Channel and the Norwegian Sea, which pose a direct …
Wednesday 15th July
Richard Foord signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2026

International Court of Justice's July 2024 Advisory Opinion on the Occupied Palestinian Territories

64 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House acknowledges the second anniversary of the International Court of Justice's Advisory Opinion on 19 July 2024, which noted that Israel’s continuing presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) is unlawful; regrets the Government's continuing and unjustifiable failure to provide the UK's assessment on the Court's opinion; believes …
Thursday 9th July
Richard Foord signed this EDM on Friday 10th July 2026

Infrastructure Planning

18 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2026)
Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington)
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Infrastructure Planning (Development Consent) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026 (SI, 2026, No. 735), dated 30 June 2026, a copy of which was laid before this House on 3 July 2026, be annulled.



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6 Jul 2026, 2:40 p.m. - House of Commons
"Russian shadow vessel and we will not hesitate to take further action in the future. >> Richard Foord thank you, Mr. "
Rt Hon Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP (Chingford and Woodford Green, Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript
6 Jul 2026, 2:40 p.m. - House of Commons
">> Richard Foord thank you, Mr. Speaker. Much of the commentary around the Defence Investment Plan is related to the threat as it "
Rt Hon Dan Jarvis MP, The Secretary of State for Defence (Barnsley North, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
8 Jul 2026, 5:35 p.m. - House of Commons
">> Richard Foord Madam Deputy. >> Speaker and I'd like to pay tribute to the hon. Member for "
Iqbal Mohamed MP (Dewsbury and Batley, Independent) - View Video - View Transcript
9 Jul 2026, 9:43 a.m. - House of Commons
" Richard Foord thank you, Mr. Speaker. Natural England proposed the overall livestock grazing "
Rt Hon Emma Reynolds MP, The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Wycombe, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript
1 Sep 2026, 3:25 p.m. - House of Commons
" Richard Foord thank you, Mr. >> Richard Foord thank you, Mr. >> Speaker, for EU member states have written to the European "
Richard Foord MP (Honiton and Sidmouth, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript


Calendar
Tuesday 15th September 2026 11:30 a.m.
Ministry of Justice

Oral questions - Main Chamber
Subject: Justice (including Topical Questions)
Callum Anderson: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Neil Shastri-Hurst: Whether he plans to proceed with the legislative proposals in the Courts and Tribunals Bill to restrict trial by jury.
Josh Fenton-Glynn: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Brian Leishman: What recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of establishing a Royal Commission on the criminal justice system.
Stuart Andrew: What progress his Department has made on replacing the water main serving the Onley Park Estate.
David Reed: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Andrew Murrison: Whether he has set a target for the number of foreign national offenders in prison who will be deported.
Alison Hume: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Andrew Murrison: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Perran Moon: What steps his Department has taken to increase the size of the probation workforce.
Wendy Chamberlain: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Sadik Al-Hassan: What steps he is taking to help tackle AI-based violence against women and girls crime in online spaces.
Sharon Hodgson: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Mike Reader: What steps he is taking to increase the speed of the delivery of the Rapid Deployment Cells Programme.
Danny Beales: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Imogen Walker: What steps he is taking to help tackle AI-based violence against women and girls crime in online spaces.
Anneliese Dodds: What steps his Department is taking with the coronial system to tackle delays in coroner decisions.
Alistair Strathern: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Edward Morello: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Chris Murray: What steps his Department is taking to use digital technology to improve prisons' processes.
Monica Harding: What steps he is taking to improve programmes that reduce reoffending.
Alison Hume: What assessment he has made of the risks to children and families from the use of unregulated child contact centres.
Laura Kyrke-Smith: What steps he is taking to review Imprisonment for Public Protection sentences.
Steve Witherden: What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle youth offending.
Alex McIntyre: What steps his Department has taken to reduce youth reoffending.
Chris Vince: What steps his Department is taking to help tackle aggressive bailiffs.
Luke Taylor: What steps he is taking to help tackle backlogs at Croydon Crown Court.
Andrew Snowden: What steps he has taken to ensure the equitable regional distribution of residential properties used by the Probation Service during the early release scheme.
Paula Barker: What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help ensure prisoners released under the early release scheme do not become homeless.
Joe Morris: What steps his Department is taking to help tackle violence against women and girls.
Kerry McCarthy: What recent estimate his Department has made of the number of children with a parent in prison.
Richard Foord: What steps he is taking to improve programmes that reduce reoffending.
Cat Eccles: What steps he is taking through penalties to help tackle the sale of illegal tobacco and vapes.
Julian Smith: What progress he has made on bringing forward legislative proposals on litigation funding agreements.
Greg Smith: What steps he is taking to ensure that local residents are adequately considered in the construction of the new prison adjacent to HMP Grendon.
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Wednesday 2nd September 2026 11:30 a.m.
Wales Office

Oral questions - Main Chamber
Subject: Wales
Douglas Lumsden: What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to strengthen Wales’s place in the Union.
Andrew George: Whether he has had recent discussions with the Welsh Government on the affordability of housing.
Ruth Jones: What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce child poverty in Wales.
Desmond Swayne: What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to strengthen Wales’s place in the Union.
Mark Pritchard: What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve cross-border rail links between Wales, Shropshire and London.
Harriet Cross: Whether he has had discussions with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the inclusion of glass in the Deposit Return Scheme on the Welsh economy.
Sarah Bool: What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support the farming sector in Wales.
Charlie Dewhirst: Whether he has had discussions with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the proposed visitor levy on the Welsh economy.
Jo Stevens: What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve the rail network in Wales.
Joe Robertson: Whether he has had discussions with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the proposed visitor levy on the Welsh economy.
John Lamont: What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to strengthen Wales’s place in the Union.
Chris Kane: What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to strengthen Wales’ place in the Union.
Gill German: What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve the rail network in Wales.
Catherine Fookes: What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support economic growth in Wales.
Richard Foord: Whether he has had recent discussions with the Welsh Government on trunk road safety.
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Tuesday 1st September 2026 2:30 p.m.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Oral questions - Main Chamber
Subject: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development (including Topical Questions)
Iain Duncan Smith: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Brian Mathew: If he will take steps with Cabinet colleagues to review arms export licensing to Israel.
Callum Anderson: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Luke Evans: Whether his Department has budgeted for future spending on the UK-Mauritius Treaty on the Chagos Archipelago.
James Naish: What steps his Department is taking to help oppose the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank.
James MacCleary: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Gill Furniss: What assessment he has made of the potential impact of international action on climate change on national security.
David Reed: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
James Wild: What diplomatic steps he is taking to support Ukraine.
Chris Law: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Gurinder Singh Josan: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Alison Taylor: What steps his Department is taking with international partners to help protect freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Bradley Thomas: What assessment he has made of the level of threat China poses to UK interests.
Marie Goldman: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Gareth Thomas: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Douglas McAllister: What steps his Department is taking to secure the release of UK nationals detained abroad.
Rachel Taylor: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Liz Twist: What steps his Department is taking with international partners to help tackle climate change.
Richard Foord: What steps he is taking to improve UK-EU foreign and security cooperation.
Tony Vaughan: If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Melanie Onn: What assessment he has made of the potential impact of international action on climate change on national security.
Brian Leishman: Whether he has had discussions with his Israeli counterpart on oil exploration in Palestinian waters off the coast of the occupied Gaza Strip.
Anneliese Dodds: What discussions he has had with international counterparts on the conflict in Sudan.
Perran Moon: What assessment he has made of the potential impact of international action on climate change on national security.
John Milne: What assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of banning trade with illegal settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Peter Lamb: What steps his Department is taking to promote freedom of religion globally.
Martin Rhodes: What steps his Department is taking to help oppose the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank.
Shockat Adam: What recent discussions he has had with his Israeli counterpart on halting the E1 West Bank Settlement Plan.
Neil Shastri-Hurst: What diplomatic steps he is taking to support Ukraine.
Zubir Ahmed: What steps he is taking to help improve humanitarian conditions in fragile and conflict-affected states.
Fleur Anderson: What discussions his Department has had with the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice for Sudan on civilian protection measures.
Aphra Brandreth: If he will set out his priorities for the Official Development Assistance budget.
Jodie Gosling: Whether his Department is taking steps to prevent trade with illegal Israeli settlements.
Ben Coleman: What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve the UK's relationship with European partners.
Julie Minns: What steps his Department is taking with international partners to help tackle climate change.
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Select Committee Documents
Wednesday 15th July 2026
Oral Evidence - Department for Business and Trade, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Ministry of Defence, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Department for Business and Trade, and Ministry of Defence

Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls

Found: Foreign Affairs Committee member present: Richard Foord.

Tuesday 14th July 2026
Oral Evidence - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office - Foreign Affairs Committee

Found: meeting Members present: Emily Thornberry (Chair); Fleur Anderson; Alex Ballinger; Aphra Brandreth; Richard Foord

Thursday 9th July 2026
Report - 1st Report - The appointment of Peter Mandelson as British Ambassador to the United States

Foreign Affairs Committee

Found: Aphra Brandreth (Conservative; Chester South and Eddisbury) Dan Carden (Labour; Liverpool Walton) Richard Foord

Tuesday 7th July 2026
Oral Evidence - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Foreign Affairs Committee

Found: meeting Members present: Emily Thornberry (Chair); Fleur Anderson; Alex Ballinger; Aphra Brandreth; Richard Foord




Richard Foord - Select Committee Information

Calendar
Tuesday 14th July 2026 1:30 p.m.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
At 2:00pm: Oral evidence
Rt Hon Yvette Cooper - Secretary of State at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Nick Dyer - Interim Permanent Under-Secretary at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Monday 7th September 2026 1 p.m.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: A new Syria: assessing UK strategy in a transitional state
At 1:30pm: Oral evidence
Dr Neil Quilliam - Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House
Dr Reem Turkmani - Assistant Professor at London School of Economics Middle East Centre
At 2:15pm: Oral evidence
Jon Wilks - Advisor at Syria Britain Business Centre, Associate Fellow, MENA Programme at Chatham House, Former Syria Envoy at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and Former British Ambassador at Qatar, Iraq, Oman and Yemen
Charlotte Leslie - Director at Conservative Middle East Council
At 3:00pm: Oral evidence
H.E. Hind Kabawat - Minister of Social and Labour Affairs at the Syrian Government
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Tuesday 8th September 2026 10 a.m.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Government priorities for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
At 10:30am: Oral evidence
Dr Grace Carrington - Honorary Research Fellow at Institute of the Americas, University College London
Dr Rakib Ehsan - Senior Fellow at Policy Exchange
Professor Sue Onslow - Editor at The Round Table: The Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs and Policy Studies
At 12:00pm: Oral evidence
Iona Thomas OBE - Director of Multilateral and Human Rights at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Rupert Dewey - Deputy Envoy to the Commonwealth and Head of the Commonwealth Unit at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Tuesday 13th October 2026 10 a.m.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Oral evidence
Subject: Joint session with the German Foreign Affairs Committee
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Select Committee Documents
Tuesday 14th July 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Minister for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan, following up on the oral evidence session on 07 July 2026, dated 14 July 2026

Foreign Affairs Committee
Tuesday 14th July 2026
Correspondence - Letter to the Prime Minister and reply from Minister Malhotra, relating to the publication of the FCDO annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026, dated 09 and 07 July 2026

Foreign Affairs Committee
Tuesday 14th July 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Defence Secretary and the Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office, relating to the Ukraine Support Loan announcement, dated 13 July 2026

Foreign Affairs Committee
Monday 6th July 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence with the Minister for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan, relating to the Government's policy towards the Islamic Republic of Iran, dated 29 and 08 June 2026

Foreign Affairs Committee
Thursday 9th July 2026
Report - 1st Report - The appointment of Peter Mandelson as British Ambassador to the United States

Foreign Affairs Committee
Tuesday 7th July 2026
Oral Evidence - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Foreign Affairs Committee
Tuesday 7th July 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from Chief Executive of the Electoral Commission, relating to the Review into Countering Foreign Financial Influence and Interference in UK Politics by Philip Rycroft, dated 02 June 2026

Foreign Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th July 2026
Correspondence - Letter to the Minister for Skills, relating to Student Loan eligibility for children of members of the Diplomatic Service, dated 14 July 2026

Foreign Affairs Committee
Wednesday 15th July 2026
Correspondence - Letter to the Rt Hon Alistair Burt regarding his recent appointment to the role of UK Envoy for Complex Consular Detentions, dated 14 July 2026

Foreign Affairs Committee
Tuesday 14th July 2026
Oral Evidence - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office - Foreign Affairs Committee
Tuesday 8th September 2026
Oral Evidence - Institute of the Americas, University College London, and Policy Exchange

Foreign Affairs Committee
Monday 7th September 2026
Oral Evidence - Syria Britain Business Centre, and Conservative Middle East Council

A new Syria: assessing UK strategy in a transitional state - Foreign Affairs Committee
Monday 7th September 2026
Oral Evidence - the Syrian Government

A new Syria: assessing UK strategy in a transitional state - Foreign Affairs Committee
Monday 7th September 2026
Oral Evidence - Chatham House, and London School of Economics Middle East Centre

A new Syria: assessing UK strategy in a transitional state - Foreign Affairs Committee
Thursday 10th September 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence with the Minister for Skills relating to Student Loan eligibility for children of members of the Diplomatic Service, dated 8 September and 7 September 2026

Foreign Affairs Committee
Thursday 10th September 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Foreign Secretary, relating to the Ministerial support for the International Court of Justice (ICJ) election campaign of Professor Dapo Akande, dated 25 August 2026

Foreign Affairs Committee
Thursday 10th September 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Multilateral, Human Rights, Latin America and the Caribbean relating to the restructuring of the British Council’s loan, dated 20 July 2026

Foreign Affairs Committee
Thursday 10th September 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Minister of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, relating to The Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF), dated 3 September 2026

Foreign Affairs Committee
Thursday 10th September 2026
Correspondence - Correspondence from the Interim Permanent Under-Secretary following up on the oral evidence session on 14 July 2026, dated 30 July 2026

Foreign Affairs Committee


Select Committee Inquiry
16 Jul 2026
A new Syria: assessing UK strategy in a transitional state
Foreign Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

The Committee is examining the UK Government’s approach to Syria following the collapse of the Assad Regime in December 2024 and the establishment of a transitional government. 

The inquiry will determine what the UK’s diplomatic, security, humanitarian and accountability strategies are in the region, given the rapidly changing political landscape, and how the UK can best support Syria’s stability and regional security. 

It will also consider whether the UK government should have greater oversight of Syria’s transitional government and how that can be carried out to the best effect.

Read more about this inquiry.

15 Jul 2026
Russia
Foreign Affairs Committee (Select)
Not accepting submissions

The National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence Review identify Russia as the most acute threat to the UK. Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the UK Government has focused its defence and foreign policy posture on visible and practical support for Ukraine. The Committee is launching an inquiry on Russia to consider the UK’s bilateral relationship and whether the UK’s long-term strategic approach to a post-conflict Russia is clearly defined.   

The inquiry will examine Russia’s international alliances and strategic partnerships; the current domestic situation and foreign policy of Russia and the UK’s approach to it; and the conditions required for a ceasefire or negotiated settlement in Ukraine, as well as what that means for Ukraine, for Russia and for European security more widely. Lastly, the inquiry will consider the UK’s immediate readiness and capacity for long-term foreign policy planning in the context of the FCDO2030 restructure. 

The Committee is accepting written evidence until 3 September 2026. 

Read the call for evidence for more details about the inquiry.