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Defence news from UK Parliament.
MOD and BEIS ministers questioned on Space Defence
Defence Committee hold its final session in its inquiry into space defence
07 March 2022
Foreign Secretary and FCDO Permanent Under-Secretary questioned
Foreign Affairs Committee examines the Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
04 March 2022
Treasury Committee investigates effectiveness of economic sanctions on Russia
The Treasury Committee launches inquiry on the effectiveness of Russian economic sanctions at 1pm on Monday 7 March
03 March 2022
Expert witnesses questioned on NATO, the UK and the US
Defence Committee explores how the UK can best support the implementation of the NATO 2030 agenda
28 February 2022
Key infrastructure regulators questioned on critical national infrastructure resilience
Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy examines critical national infrastructure and climate adaptation
25 February 2022
MPs examine the future of military shipbuilding in Scotland
Scottish Affairs Committee launches a new inquiry examining military shipbuilding in Scotland
25 February 2022
Defence Committee makes statement on the deployment of Russian troops in Ukraine
The Committee expresses its firm support for the government and people of Ukraine
22 February 2022
Defence sector to give evidence on opportunities for Scottish industry
The Scottish Affairs Committee continues to take evidence on its inquiry, Defence in Scotland: Military Personnel and Estate
16 February 2022
Russia-Ukraine crisis explored with RUSI and Foreign Policy Research Institute
Defence Committee examines Russia and Ukraine’s military capabilities, as well as potential invasion scenarios
07 February 2022
Lords debates growth of autocratic regimes
Members consider impact on global democratic norms and UK response. Catch up
04 February 2022
Committee launch inquiry on Indo-Pacific
The Defence Committee inquiry focuses on the importance of the Indo-Pacific to the UK
01 February 2022
MPs hold evidence session exploring Defence in Scotland
The evidence session will take place on Monday 31 January
27 January 2022
Defence holds session on use of military to counter migrant crossings
On 26 January, at 09.30, the Defence Committee will hold an evidence session
25 January 2022
Defence Committee to hold session on use of the military to counter migrant crossings
The Defence Committee explores the process that led to the decision to start Operation Isotrope
19 January 2022
Lords debates AUKUS nuclear agreement
Members debate new deal for exchange of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information. Catch up
18 January 2022