COMMONS

Defence Committee - inquiries

  • Defence Acquisition  Inquiry announced 14 March 2012

    The Defence Committee announces a major new inquiry into Defence Acquisition

  • Future Maritime Surveillance  Inquiry announced 09 February 2012

    The Defence Committee announces a major new inquiry into the contribution of the MoD and UK Armed Forces to the UK's future requirement for maritime surveillance

  • Defence and cyber-security  Inquiry announced 18 January 2012

    The Defence Committee today announces the first of a new series of inquiries looking at developing threats facing UK defence

  • The Armed Forces Covenant in Action? Part 2: Accommodation  Inquiry announced 15 December 2011

    The Defence Committee announces a major new inquiry into the accommodation provided to members of the Armed Forces and their families

Select Committee Inquiries

Select Committees carry out inquiries on areas ranging from the work of government departments to economic affairs. The results of these inquiries are public and many require a response from the Government.

Stages of an inquiry

Most, but not all, Select Committee inquiries are conducted as follows:

  • Written evidence called for
  • Oral evidence sessions held
  • Report published
  • Response published

Not all inquiries result in a Report