Defence
Defence news from UK Parliament.
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
“We’re going to need a bigger Navy”
Defence Committee finds that the next decade is one of significant risk for the Royal Navy's fleet
14 December 2021
MPs hear from British Astronaut Major Tim Peake on Space Defence
On 14 December the Defence Committee will hear from British Astronaut Major Tim Peake
09 December 2021
Capita examined on the treatment of MoD contracted staff
On 7 December, at 14.30, representatives from Capita face questions from the Defence Sub-Committee.
03 December 2021
Oral evidence session on national security spending
An oral evidence session will be held on national security spending on Monday 29 November 2021.
25 November 2021
MPs hear from General David Petraeus as Afghanistan inquiry continues
MPs to hear from General David Petraeus as Afghanistan inquiry continues
19 November 2021
Defence Committee holds next session in Afghanistan inquiry
Defence Committee analyse the UK’s military decisions following the Doha Agreement
12 November 2021
HM Revenue and Customs officials questioned on UK arms exports in 2019
Committees on Arms Export Controls examines issues including enforcement of, and compliance with, export controls and sanctions
11 November 2021
Minister questioned on Navy and Naval procurement
The Defence Committee explores issues raised over the course of the inquiry
29 October 2021
Capita examined on the treatment of MoD contracted staff
Representatives from Capita will face questions from the Defence Sub-Committee on the Treatment of Contracted Staff for the MOD’s Ancillary Services
22 October 2021
Defence Secretary questioned on UK withdrawal from Afghanistan
MPs question Secretary of State for Defence and Chief of Defence Staff on the UK withdrawal from Afghanistan
22 October 2021
Work of the National Security Adviser examined
Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy questions Sir Stephen Lovegrove
14 October 2021