Armed Forces: Lords debate
1 May 2009 (updated on 22 April 2010)
A debate on the contribution made by British Armed Forces to the defence of the UK took place in the House of Lords on 30 April
Lord King of Bridgewater introduced the discussion, with contributions from Members with personal experience of the military, expertise in diplomacy, a former Chief of Defence Staff and more.
- Lords Hansard: Armed Forces
- Video and Audio: Armed Forces
- About Parliament: Debates
- Companion to the Standing Orders of the House of Lords: Debates
In the House of Lords Members may table questions for debate, usually up to two hours and a half, on a specific issue or matter of concern. A minister responds on behalf of the Government.