Select committee: Defence Committee
Work of the Chief of the Air Staff
Closed
Opened 25 Jan 2023
Closed 26 Apr 2024
Defence Committee Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
The Committee will take evidence from the Chief of the Air Staff on topical issues relating to his role and responsibilities. These include ongoing delays within the military flying training pipeline, the review of RAF recruitment practices following reports of alleged unlawful discrimination, and the MoD’s response to the recruitment of former British military pilots by China.
Where it stands
The inquiry is closed, opened 25 January 2023.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 1 oral evidence sessionLatest 1 February 2023
- 2 witnesses
Recent activity
- Panel 11 February 2023, Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 2023 |
Panel 1
Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston · Ministry of Defence,
Air Marshal Richard Knighton CB · Ministry of Defence
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston · Chief of the Air Staff | Ministry of Defence | 1 |
| Air Marshal Richard Knighton CB · Deputy Commander Capability at Air Command | Ministry of Defence | 1 |