Select Committee · Defence Committee
Introductory Session with the Defence Secretary
Status: Closed
Opened: 27 Sep 2023
Closed: 26 Apr 2024
Inquiry scope
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.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 |