Armed forces
Armed forces news from UK Parliament.

Defence Committee inquiry to probe UK’s readiness for war
Defence Committee to examine the UK's combat readiness for operations
24 April 2023

Lords debates resilience of UK's Armed Forces
Lords consider impact of reduction in personnel and equipment. Catch up
27 January 2023

Boris Johnson questioned on Ukraine and the cost of living
The Liaison Committee includes all the chairs from the House of Commons select committees
28 June 2022

Lords debates impact of Ukraine conflict on UK
Members discuss implications for Integrated Defence Review, relationships with European allies and commitment to NATO. Catch up
10 June 2022

Defence Committee questions Gen Sir Richard Barrons, former head of Joint Forces Command
Committee to take evidence from Gen Sir Richard Barrons, former head of Joint Forces Command.
14 April 2022

UK’s Defence capabilities and aspirations inquiry launched
International Relations and Defence Committee launch inquiry into the UK's Defence capabilities and aspirations
01 April 2022

MPs to hold a debate on a motion on the matter of War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme payments
MPs to hold a debate on a motion on the matter of War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme payments
25 March 2022

Defence Committee launches inquiry into aviation procurement
The inquiry will cover the RAF and the Naval and Army Air Arms, as well as both rotary and fixed wing assets.
21 March 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

Ministers Jeremy Quin and Leo Docherty face questions from Defence Sub-Committee
The Defence Sub-Committee hears about the treatment of contracted staff for the MOD’s Ancillary Services
12 January 2022

Lords debates Ukrainian Navy agreement
Members discuss framework agreement for official credit support for naval development and capability. Catch up
06 January 2022

Armed Forces Bill completes passage through Parliament
Members conclude considerations of Commons reasons on amendments. Catch up
15 December 2021