Defence & Security

Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill: Consideration of the Bill

A General Committee of the Commons is considering the Armed Forces Bill in detail, clause by clause. This is a crucial stage where MPs scrutinise proposed changes to military law, personnel rules, operations, and defence governance before the bill returns to the full House.

Foreign Affairs Committee: Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

The Foreign Affairs Committee will hear oral evidence on the work and performance of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). This scrutiny session examines how the department is delivering UK foreign policy, international development, and diplomatic objectives across all regions and sectors.

Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill: Consideration of the Bill

A General Committee of the House of Commons is considering the Armed Forces Bill following its review by a Select Committee. This stage involves detailed examination and amendment of the bill's clauses, which will reform how the UK's military services are structured, regulated, and supported.

Scottish Affairs Committee: Securing Scotland’s Future: Defence Skills and Jobs

The Scottish Affairs Committee is conducting an inquiry into how Scotland can secure skilled jobs and economic opportunities in the defence sector. The session will hear oral evidence on defence skills development, employment prospects, and what support is needed to enable Scottish workers and businesses to benefit from defence industry growth.

Army Reserve

Steve Barclay is leading a Westminster Hall debate on the Army Reserve, Britain's part-time military force. The debate will likely examine the role, recruitment, retention, and funding of reserve personnel who support the regular armed forces.

Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls: Critical minerals

The Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls is holding an oral evidence session on critical minerals. This will examine the UK's supply chain, geopolitical risks, and strategic dependence on critical minerals essential for renewable energy, defence, and manufacturing sectors.

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development (including Topical Questions)

This is a regular Foreign, Commonwealth and Development oral questions session in Parliament, where MPs quiz the Foreign Secretary and their team on UK foreign policy, international relations, development aid, and diplomatic matters. The inclusion of 'topical questions' allows MPs to raise urgent or contemporary international issues affecting British interests and values abroad.

Business and Trade Committee: China and the UK economy

The Business and Trade Committee is conducting oral evidence hearings to investigate China's economic relationship with the UK and its implications for British business, trade, and competitiveness. This inquiry examines both opportunities and strategic risks in UK-China economic ties, including supply chain dependencies, technology competition, and investment flows.

Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill: Consideration of the Bill

A General Committee is considering the Armed Forces Bill, which sets out the legal and operational framework for the UK's military forces. This stage allows detailed scrutiny of the Bill's clauses and amendments before it returns to the full Commons for final approval.

Defence Committee: Afghan Data Breach and Resettlement Schemes

The Defence Committee is holding oral evidence sessions to investigate a data breach affecting Afghan resettlement schemes and examine the security and administration of programmes that have brought Afghan refugees and former interpreters to the UK. The inquiry will scrutinise how sensitive personal data was handled and assess the effectiveness of resettlement arrangements.

International Development Committee: The situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The International Development Committee will hear oral evidence on the Democratic Republic of Congo, examining the political, security, humanitarian and economic situation in the country. This is likely to cover UK aid policy, mineral supply chains, regional stability, and governance challenges affecting one of Africa's largest nations.

Foreign Affairs Committee: Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

The Foreign Affairs Committee will hold an oral evidence session examining the work and priorities of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). This scrutiny hearing will allow MPs to question FCDO officials on UK foreign policy, international development, and diplomatic operations across the department's global responsibilities.

Security Vetting

The Prime Minister will make a ministerial statement on security vetting procedures. This likely addresses how the UK government screens individuals for access to sensitive information and security-cleared positions, following recent developments or concerns about the vetting process.

Foreign Affairs Committee: UK/EU Treaty on Gibraltar

The Foreign Affairs Committee is holding oral evidence hearings on a proposed UK/EU Treaty concerning Gibraltar. This involves examining the terms and implications of a diplomatic agreement between the UK and EU on Gibraltar's status and relationship with Spain, a sensitive issue touching on sovereignty, trade, and border arrangements post-Brexit.

Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill: Consideration of the Bill

A Select Committee is examining and considering the Armed Forces Bill in detail. This is a legislative scrutiny process where the committee will review the bill's provisions, hear evidence, and prepare recommendations before it returns to the main Commons floor for further parliamentary debate.

Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill: Consideration of the Bill

A Select Committee is examining and considering the Armed Forces Bill in detail. This is a substantive policy debate on legislation that will govern the UK's military personnel, operations, and defence structures. The committee will scrutinise the bill's provisions before it progresses further through Parliament.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on his plans to fund the recommendations of the Strategic Defence Review

The Conservative MP Mark Francois is asking the Defence Secretary to explain how the government plans to fund the recommendations from the Strategic Defence Review. This urgent question seeks clarity on the financial commitment and implementation plans for defence policy recommendations that were likely produced to address UK military capability and readiness.

Foreign Affairs Committee: Disinformation diplomacy: How malign actors are seeking to undermine democracy: follow-up

The Foreign Affairs Committee is conducting a follow-up inquiry into disinformation diplomacy—how hostile state and non-state actors use false information campaigns to destabilise democratic institutions and processes. This session gathers oral evidence from witnesses to examine evolving threats, vulnerabilities in UK institutions, and what countermeasures are needed.

Defence Committee: Women in the Armed Forces: Follow-Up

The Defence Committee is conducting a follow-up inquiry into women's representation and experiences in the UK Armed Forces. This session will hear oral evidence on the implementation of previous recommendations and progress on issues affecting female service personnel, including recruitment, retention, career progression, and workplace culture.

Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill: Consideration of the Bill

A Select Committee is examining and considering the Armed Forces Bill in detail. This is a scrutiny process where MPs review the bill's provisions, hear evidence, and prepare recommendations before it returns to the main Commons chamber for debate and votes.

Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill: Consideration of the Bill

A Select Committee is holding a formal consideration of the Armed Forces Bill, examining its provisions in detail before it progresses further through Parliament. This is a crucial stage where the committee scrutinises the bill's content, proposed amendments, and policy implications affecting the UK's military structure and personnel.

North Atlantic activity

A ministerial statement on North Atlantic activity, likely covering NATO operations, naval activities, or security developments in the North Atlantic region. This provides Parliament with an update on UK defence and security posture in a strategically important area.

Middle East

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will make a ministerial statement to Parliament on Middle East affairs. This is likely to address the UK government's position on recent developments, conflicts, or diplomatic initiatives in the region, including issues relating to Israel-Palestine, Syria, Iran, or other regional tensions.

Foreign Affairs Committee

This is a procedural motion to reconstitute the Foreign Affairs Committee membership in the House of Commons. Jessica Morden (Labour MP for Newport East) is sponsoring the motion on behalf of the Committee of Selection, which determines the composition of select committees. The motion will formally appoint or reappoint members to the Foreign Affairs Committee.

Update on Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill

A ministerial statement providing an update on the Diego Garcia military base and the British Indian Ocean Territory Bill. This addresses the UK's sovereignty and defence interests in the Indian Ocean, likely following diplomatic developments regarding the territory's status and the future of the strategic US-UK military installation.

Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill: Consideration of the Bill

A Select Committee is conducting detailed consideration of the Armed Forces Bill, examining its provisions clause-by-clause. This is a scrutiny stage where the committee will analyse the bill's impacts on military law, personnel, operations, and defence governance before it returns to the main Commons floor.

General Debate on support for Gurkha veterans

A backbench debate on support for Gurkha veterans, sponsored by Liberal Democrat MP Cameron Thomas. The debate will discuss welfare, benefits, and support services available to former Gurkha soldiers who served in the British Army, examining whether current provisions are adequate and what additional measures may be needed.

Nuclear test veterans

An adjournment debate on nuclear test veterans, sponsored by Rebecca Long Bailey MP for Salford. This debate will raise concerns about the welfare, health support, and recognition of British servicemembers and civilians who were exposed to nuclear radiation during UK nuclear weapons testing programmes, primarily in the 1950s-1960s. The debate seeks to highlight their ongoing health needs and campaign for improved compensation or support.

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee: Policing and security in Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee will hear oral evidence on policing and security in Northern Ireland. This inquiry examines the current state of law enforcement and security operations in the region, likely covering challenges such as organised crime, terrorism threats, police resourcing, and cross-border cooperation.

Defence Committee: Pre-appointment hearing for the Armed Forces Commissioner

The Defence Committee will conduct a pre-appointment hearing for the incoming Armed Forces Commissioner, a statutory independent role responsible for protecting the rights and welfare of military personnel. This scrutiny hearing allows MPs to question the nominee on their vision, competence, and approach to the role before formal appointment by the government.