Defence Committee @CommonsDefence
We are a cross-party group of @HouseofCommons MPs scrutinising the policies of the @DefenceHQ and its associated bodies. See what we're working on👇 parliament.uk/defcom House of Commons Joined December 2012-
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Our first evidence session on the AUKUS partnership between the UK, US, and Australia has started. Watch live ⬇️
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Chair @TanDhesi has issued a response to the Defence Industrial Strategy. Find out more ⬇️
Tomorrow at 10.30am is our first session on the AUKUS partnership between the UK, US and Australia. We’ll hear from @sophgaston (@ASPI_org) and Dr Sidharth Kaushal (@RUSI_org) as we explore how AUKUS partners can deliver new submarines and advanced technologies.
We have launched an inquiry into the Afghan data breach. Find out more about the aims of the inquiry, and submit your evidence via our website ⬇️
Following concerns about recruit treatment and safety—especially of female recruits—we visited the Army Foundation College Harrogate last week to see how @BritishArmy trains and supports 16–17 year olds. It was a privilege to meet Junior Soldiers and @CO_AFC's team.
Chair, @TanDhesi has responded to the Secretary of State’s statement on Afghanistan.
Our report on grey zone threats calls on the @DefenceHQ to engage with the rest of government, and with wider society to improve our resilience and strengthen our defences at home. Read the report ⬇️
How can the Government best protect the UK against grey zone threats? We have published a report. Read our recommendations ⬇️ publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cmse…
Earlier today @LukePollard, Minister for the Armed Forces, told us that he is working with cross-government colleagues on delivering increased investment and coordination to ensure a whole-of-society response to threats to homeland security.
Our session with the Minister for Armed Forces, Luke Pollard MP, is starting shortly. Tune in live ⬇️
Tomorrow at 10.30am, we’ll question the Minister for the Armed Forces, Luke Pollard MP, in the final session of our inquiry into the UK contribution to European security. We will discuss UK leadership in NATO, homeland resilience and rearmament.
Our session with the Secretary of State for Defence, @JohnHealey_MP, is starting shortly. Watch it live ⬇️ youtube.com/live/Fo7iH77cB…
For our inquiry into the UK contribution to European Defence, we held a session focusing on UK Defence financing. Nicholas Nelson from Archangel VC Fund explained the long-term economic and social benefits of investing in Defence.
Tomorrow at 2pm, we will take evidence from the Secretary of State for Defence, @JohnHealey_MP. We will discuss a wide range of topics across the whole of Defence.
Our session on defence finance has started. Tune in live ⬇️
How can the UK unlock greater investment in defence? Tomorrow at 10.30am, we will examine the defence industry’s ability to attract financing, hearing from think tanks and investors as part of our inquiry into the UK’s contribution to European security.
Today, on Armed Forces Day, we come together to celebrate the achievements and honour the sacrifices of those who serve in our Armed Forces. Listen to Chair @TanDhesi express gratitude to everyone who helps keep our country safe.
The Government has responded to our report on the Armed Forces Covenant. The response agrees to extend the Covenant’s Legal Duty to all UK Government departments and the devolved administrations. Read the response👇
Yesterday we heard from Dr Fiona Hill, one of the reviewers who led the Strategic Defence Review. She spoke about the need to focus on education and skills as part of the national conversation on defence innovation, readiness and resilience.
“We are not safe – that is the reality of today” This morning we heard evidence from Lord Robertson of Port Ellen KT, the lead reviewer of the Strategic Defence Review, on the need for a national conversation around defence.
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