Foreign, Commonwealth and Development (including Topical Questions)
MPs question a government minister
This is a regular Foreign, Commonwealth and Development oral questions session in Parliament, where MPs quiz the Foreign Secretary and their team on UK foreign policy, international relations, development aid, and diplomatic matters. The inclusion of 'topical questions' allows MPs to raise urgent or contemporary international issues affecting British interests and values abroad.
Foreign policy decisions directly impact UK trade relationships, national security, humanitarian commitments overseas, and Britain's standing in the world. MPs' scrutiny holds the government accountable for how taxpayer money is spent on development aid and ensures Parliament has visibility over major diplomatic engagements and international crises affecting British citizens or interests.
35 questions
What assessment her Department has made of the potential implications for its policies of recent Israeli legislation introducing the death penalty.
Brendan O'HaraScottish NationalArgyll, Bute and South LochaberWhat steps her Department is taking to help support victims of the humanitarian situation in Sudan.
Brian MathewLiberal DemocratsMelksham and DevizesWhat diplomatic steps her Department is taking to strengthen the NATO alliance.
Callum AndersonLabourBuckingham and BletchleyWhat steps her Department is taking to increase financial pressure on the Russian Federation.
Chris CoghlanLiberal DemocratsDorking and HorleyWhat discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the level of threat posed by China to UK interests.
David DavisConservativeGoole and PocklingtonIf she will suspend the process to ratify the UK-Mauritius Treaty.
David SimmondsConservativeRuislip, Northwood and PinnerWhat diplomatic steps she is taking to help ensure that Hamas is disarmed in Gaza.
Gareth BaconConservativeOrpingtonWhat recent assessment her Department has made of the human rights situation in Somalia.
Gill FurnissLabourSheffield Brightside and HillsboroughWhat diplomatic steps her Department is taking to oppose the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank.
Jeff SmithLabourManchester WithingtonWhat assessment she has made with Cabinet colleagues of the level of the threat posed by Russia to UK elections.
Lisa SmartLiberal DemocratsHazel GroveWhat steps her Department is taking to help improve the humanitarian situation in Palestine.
Mary Kelly FoyLabourCity of DurhamWhat recent assessment her Department has made of the human rights situation in Iran.
Mr Alex Barros-CurtisLabourCardiff WestWhat assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Mr Lee DillonLiberal DemocratsNewburyWhat diplomatic steps her Department is taking to oppose the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank.
Mr Paul FosterLabourSouth RibbleWhat steps her Department is taking with international counterparts to help tackle organised immigration crime.
Natalie FleetLabourBolsoverWhat steps her Department is taking with international counterparts to help achieve a lasting resolution to the conflict in the Gulf.
Naz ShahLabourBradford WestWhat steps her Department is taking to help eradicate polio overseas.
Nick SmithLabourBlaenau Gwent and RhymneyIf she will publish a timetable for the implementation of the UK-EU Treaty in respect of Gibraltar.
Peter FortuneConservativeBromley and Biggin HillWhat progress her Department has made with Cabinet colleagues on resetting the UK's relationship with the European Union.
Phil BrickellLabourBolton WestWhat discussions she has had with international counterparts on the adequacy of safeguards governing INTERPOL Red Notices issued in respect of British citizens.
Richard QuigleyLabourIsle of Wight WestWhat diplomatic steps her Department is taking to help prevent the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank.
Ruth CadburyLabourBrentford and IsleworthWhat steps her Department is taking with international counterparts to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Sarah EdwardsLabourTamworthWhat diplomatic steps she is taking to support the humanitarian aspects of the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict.
Sir Edward LeighConservativeGainsboroughWhat steps she is taking to help ensure the Illicit Finance Summit 2026 will tackle international economic crime.
Steff AquaroneLiberal DemocratsNorth NorfolkWhat steps her Department is taking with international counterparts to help achieve a lasting resolution to the conflict in the Gulf.
Steve WitherdenLabourMontgomeryshire and Glyndŵr
Ben Maguire
Bob Blackman
Dave Robertson
Fabian Hamilton
Mr Will Forster
Oliver Ryan
Rachel Blake
Robin Swann
Wera Hobhouse
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