Armed forces
Armed forces news from UK Parliament.
Committee on the Armed Forces Bill holds its first session
The newly-formed Committee on the Armed Forces Bill will explore the Armed Forces Covenant provisions of the Armed Forces Bill with Service charities, the Service Families Federations and Armed Forces champions or liaison officers.
03 March 2021
MPs to question Johnny Mercer MP and Nadine Dorries MP
Johnny Mercer and Nadine Dorries will be questioned by the Defence Committee on mental health of the Armed Forces and Veterans.
22 January 2021
Four short debates in House of Lords
Short debates are a chance for members to discuss policy issues and raise matters of concern.
21 January 2021
Defence to hold session on mental health of Armed Forces and Veterans
The Defence Committee will reflect on any updates since the Committee’s reports on mental health were released in the last parliament.
08 January 2021
Committee questions Service Complaints Ombudsman
The Defence Committee explores the progress on the various programmes of work conducted by the MoD since the Wigston review
09 October 2020
This Week in the Commons, 21–25 September 2020
Highlights from the Commons this week include the Prime Minister's update on the government's response to Covid-19 and the debate on the Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill.
25 September 2020
Lords questions government on waste prevention and UK's relationship with China on 17 June
Watch questions live online from 11am
16 June 2020
New inquiry: Defence's contribution to the UK's pandemic response
Committee launches its inquiry into Defence's contribution to the UK's pandemic response
14 May 2020
Minister updates MPs on support for veterans' mental health
Minister for Defence People and Veterans has made a statement on the mental health of those who have served in the military
12 March 2020
Base closures and uncertainty pose threat to Welsh economy and society
Welsh Affairs Committee publish report assessing the contribution of the Armed Forces and defence industry
04 November 2019
Committee to publish Lessons from the First World War Centenary report
Report to be published on 16 July 2019
12 July 2019
Government questioned on investigation of veterans who served during Troubles
2015 Stormont House Agreement ruled out statute of limitations for Troubles killings
16 May 2019
Committee question former Foreign Secretaries Jack Straw and Lord Hague
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee explore the authorisation of military force
23 April 2019
Lords debates 70th anniversary of Nato
Members discuss military alliance's role in UK defence and security
03 April 2019
Lords private members' bills
Animal welfare and anonymity for arrested persons on agenda
04 March 2019