Select committee: Defence Committee
The work of the Secretary of State for Defence
Open
Opened 4 Jun 2025
Where it stands
The inquiry is open, opened 4 June 2025.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 3 oral evidence sessionsLatest 13 October 2026
- 7 witnesses
Recent activity
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 |
Panel 1
Air Marshal Tim Jones CBE · Ministry of Defence,
Jeremy Pocklington CB · Ministry of Defence,
Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP · Ministry of Defence
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| 27 Jan 2026 |
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General Dame Sharon Nesmith · Ministry of Defence,
Jeremy Pocklington · Ministry of Defence,
Rt Hon John Healey MP · Ministry of Defence
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| 2 Jul 2025 |
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David Williams · Daily Mail,
General Dame Sharon Nesmith · Ministry of Defence,
Rt Hon John Healey MP · Ministry of Defence
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| General Dame Sharon Nesmith · Vice Chief of the Defence Staff | Ministry of Defence | 2 |
| Rt Hon John Healey MP · Secretary of State | Ministry of Defence | 2 |
| Air Marshal Tim Jones CBE · Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Force Development) | Ministry of Defence | 1 |
| David Williams · Journalist | Daily Mail | 1 |
| Jeremy Pocklington · Permanent Secretary | Ministry of Defence | 1 |
| Jeremy Pocklington CB · Permanent Secretary | Ministry of Defence | 1 |
| Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP · Secretary of State | Ministry of Defence | 1 |