Select committee: Defence Committee
Introductory Session with the Defence Secretary
Closed
Opened 27 Sep 2023
Closed 26 Apr 2024
Defence Committee Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
On Wednesday, 15 November the Secretary of State for Defence, the Rt. Hon. Grant Shapps, will make his first appearance in front of the Defence Committee. The evidence session is likely to cover a range of current defence and security topics, including: strategic and defence priorities; operational and financial challenges; Service personnel and accommodation issues; and defence equipment and support.
Where it stands
The inquiry is closed, opened 27 September 2023.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 1 oral evidence sessionLatest 15 November 2023
- 4 witnesses
Recent activity
- Panel 115 November 2023, Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2023 |
Panel 1
David Williams · Daily Mail,
Lieutenant General Rob Magowan CB CBE · Ministry of Defence,
Paul Wyatt · Ministry of Defence,
Rt Hon Grant Shapps · Ministry of Defence
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| David Williams · Journalist | Daily Mail | 1 |
| Lieutenant General Rob Magowan CB CBE · Chief of the Defence Staff (Financial and Military Capability) | Ministry of Defence | 1 |
| Paul Wyatt · Director General, Policy | Ministry of Defence | 1 |
| Rt Hon Grant Shapps · Secretary of State | Ministry of Defence | 1 |