Research Briefing
This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.
Research Briefing
In March 2021, the UK Government published its Global Britain in a competitive age: Integrated review of security, development and foreign policy (hereafter “review”).
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on Global human security will take place on Tuesday 13 April from 11.25am until 12.55pm. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee after a representation from Wera Hobhouse MP
Research Briefing
This landing page features a new series of Commons Library briefings on the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy, and the subsequent Defence Command Paper, which were both published in March 2021.
Research Briefing
This paper provides links to Parliamentary activity on the topic of Global Britain and the Integrated Review. This includes ministerial statements and speeches, debates, select committee reports and Commons and Lords Library briefings.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Government support for non-governmental organisations and churches in developing nations during the covid-19 pandemic’ is scheduled for Thursday 25 March from 3:15pm until 4:45pm. The debate will be led by Jim Shannon MP
Debate Pack
A debate on World Water Day has been scheduled for Thursday 18 March 2021 in the Commons Chamber. The subject for the debate has been selected by the Backbench Business Committee and has been initiated by Navendu Mishra MP.
Research Briefing
The Government published its Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy: Global Britain in a Competitive Age, on 16 March 2021. Billed as the biggest review of the UK's defence and security since the end of the Cold War, it sets out the UK's approach to the expected challenges of the next decade.
Insight
The UK's pledge for 2021/22 represents around 54 percent of the £160 million announced for 2020/21.
Debate Pack
A debate on the "Publication of the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy" has been scheduled for Tuesday 9 February 2021 in the main House of Commons Chamber. The debate was selected by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Tobias Ellwood MP and John Spellar MP.
Debate Pack
A general debate on Global Britain has been scheduled for Monday 11 January 2021 in the Main Chamber
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s role in tackling global malnutrition’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 8 December 2020 from 9.30am to 11.00am. The debate will be led by David Linden MP and David Mundell MP
Insight
For the first time since 2013, the UK will not meet the UN recommended target of spending 0.7 percent of Gross National Income on Official Development Assistance.
Insight
The challenge to secure enough vaccines for the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘International development and gender-based violence’ is scheduled for Thursday 26 November 2020, from 3:00-4:30pm.
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