Defence
Defence news from UK Parliament.
Ministers questioned on Armed Forces Bill
Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill focuses on veterans’ healthcare and mental health provisions
23 March 2021
Two former Chief of Defence Staff to be questioned on Integrated Review and Global Britain
The defence Committee continues its inquiry: Defending Britain in a competitive age
22 March 2021
Former Chiefs of Defence Staff give evidence on the Integrated Review
The Defence Committee begins it scrutiny of the outcomes of the Integrated Review
18 March 2021
Service complaints and victim support - evidence session
The Defence Sub-Committee on Women in the Armed Forces will hear from former complaints Ombudsman Nicola Williams. The Sub-Committee will also hear from service charities.
16 March 2021
Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill to explore complaints, protected characteristics, housing and healthcare
Questions will explore the Bill’s provisions on the Service Justice Reform, and healthcare and housing provision for service personnel and veterans
16 March 2021
Report: Obsolescent and outgunned: the British Army's armoured vehicle capability
Committee publish report on Obsolescent and outgunned: the British Army’s armoured vehicle capability
15 March 2021
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute questioned on UK arms exports
Committees on Arms Export Controls examines issues including the UK Strategic Export Controls Annual Report 2019
12 March 2021
Committee continues scrutiny of the Armed Forces Bill
Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill announces two evidence sessions
09 March 2021
Committee on the Armed Forces Bill holds its first session
The newly-formed Committee on the Armed Forces Bill will explore the Armed Forces Covenant provisions of the Armed Forces Bill with Service charities, the Service Families Federations and Armed Forces champions or liaison officers.
03 March 2021
Defence to hold one-off evidence session on China’s military ambitions
Committee to hear from a panel of expert witnesses as part of a one-off evidence session on China’s military ambitions
19 February 2021
Report: Foreign Involvement in the Defence Supply Chain
Committee publish their report on Foreign Involvement in the Defence Supply Chain
14 February 2021
UK arms exports in 2019 inquiry launched
The Committees on Arms Export Controls examines the Government’s 2019 Strategic Export Controls Annual Report
09 February 2021
Committee to question academics as part of its initial review of arms export controls
Session will cover various topics including the Strategic Export Controls Annual Report 2019, and enforcement of, and compliance with, export controls
27 January 2021
Minister questioned on Conflict, Stability and Security Fund annual report
The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy holds a one-off evidence session
27 January 2021
MPs to question Johnny Mercer MP and Nadine Dorries MP
Johnny Mercer and Nadine Dorries will be questioned by the Defence Committee on mental health of the Armed Forces and Veterans.
22 January 2021