Defence (including Topical Questions)

MPs question a government minister

MPs will question the Defence Secretary on the work of the Ministry of Defence, with time reserved for topical questions on current defence issues. This is a regular accountability mechanism where backbench MPs can raise military operations, equipment procurement, service personnel welfare, and strategic defence challenges facing the UK.

Defence questions are a key forum for parliamentary scrutiny of military spending, operational decisions, and the government's security posture. They affect defence sector employment, procurement decisions affecting contractors across the UK, and strategic policy on NATO commitments and military deployments.