Lords debates Strategic Defence Review
10 October 2024
On Wednesday 9 October, members of the House of Lords debated the government's Strategic Defence Review, commissioned by the Prime Minister and published by the Ministry of Defence in July 2024.
Debate
Lord Robertson of Port Ellen (Labour), former Secretary-General of NATO, put forward the debate.
This is a general debate. During debates, members put their experience to good use to discuss current issues and draw the government's attention to concerns.
Members speaking
Contributing members included:
- Lord Verdirame (Non-affiliated), professor of international law, King's College London
- Baroness Smith of Newnham (Liberal Democrats), senior lecturer in international relations, University of Cambridge
- Lord West of Spithead (Labour), former first sea lord, Royal Navy.
Three former chiefs of defence staff - Lord Craig of Radley, Lord Houghton of Richmond and Lord Stirrup - also contributed.
Lord Coaker (Labour), Minister of State in the Ministry of Defence, responded on behalf of the government.
Catch up
Watch and read the debate
Watch on Parliament TV or read the Lords Hansard transcript.
Explore background information
- Read the House of Lords Library briefing .
- Find out more about the government's Strategic Defence Review.
- Learn about how the House of Lords checks and challenges government.
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