Armed forces

The Defence Committee launches its inquiry into the Navy and Naval procurement.

The Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill publishes its Special Report

The Defence Committee explores what the government’s Integrated Review means for the Royal Navy

Committee to continue line-by-line scrutiny of the Bill

The Defence Committee publishes its report on the UK Armed Forces’ response to the coronavirus pandemic.

The defence Committee continues its inquiry: Defending Britain in a competitive age

The Defence Committee begins it scrutiny of the outcomes of the Integrated Review

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.

Questions will explore the Bill’s provisions on the Service Justice Reform, and healthcare and housing provision for service personnel and veterans

Committee publish report on Obsolescent and outgunned: the British Army’s armoured vehicle capability

Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill announces two evidence sessions

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.

Johnny Mercer and Nadine Dorries will be questioned by the Defence Committee on mental health of the Armed Forces and Veterans.

Short debates are a chance for members to discuss policy issues and raise matters of concern. 

The Defence Committee will reflect on any updates since the Committee’s reports on mental health were released in the last parliament.