Defence
Defence news from UK Parliament.
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
Treasury Committee publishes report on ‘Defeating Putin: The development, implementation and impact of economic sanctions on Russia’
The Treasury Committee warns Russia that it is heading towards economic catastrophe, but that its invasion of Ukraine will have a significant economic impact on the cost of living in the UK.
23 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
Arrangements for Ukrainian refugees to enter the UK to be debated by MPs
On Monday 14 March, MPs will debate a petition relating to arrangements for Ukrainian refugees to enter the UK
09 March 2022
Ukrainian Ambassador gives evidence on refugee crisis
Home Affairs Committee examines Home Office policy on Ukrainian refugees
08 March 2022
Specialist Adviser vacancy for the Defence in Scotland: military shipbuilding inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee is inviting applications from individuals for the role of Specialist Adviser
08 March 2022
MOD and BEIS ministers questioned on Space Defence
Defence Committee hold its final session in its inquiry into space defence
07 March 2022
Foreign Secretary and FCDO Permanent Under-Secretary questioned
Foreign Affairs Committee examines the Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
04 March 2022
Treasury Committee investigates effectiveness of economic sanctions on Russia
The Treasury Committee launches inquiry on the effectiveness of Russian economic sanctions at 1pm on Monday 7 March
03 March 2022
Expert witnesses questioned on NATO, the UK and the US
Defence Committee explores how the UK can best support the implementation of the NATO 2030 agenda
28 February 2022
Key infrastructure regulators questioned on critical national infrastructure resilience
Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy examines critical national infrastructure and climate adaptation
25 February 2022
MPs examine the future of military shipbuilding in Scotland
Scottish Affairs Committee launches a new inquiry examining military shipbuilding in Scotland
25 February 2022
Defence Committee makes statement on the deployment of Russian troops in Ukraine
The Committee expresses its firm support for the government and people of Ukraine
22 February 2022
Defence sector to give evidence on opportunities for Scottish industry
The Scottish Affairs Committee continues to take evidence on its inquiry, Defence in Scotland: Military Personnel and Estate
16 February 2022