Lord Stirrup, Lord Richards, former Chief of the Defence Staff, 18 June 2014
Towards the next Defence and Security Review - further evidence
13 June 2014
The Committee further considers its inquiry into Towards the Next Defence and Security Review: Part Two.
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- Inquiry: Towards the Next Defence and Security Review: Part Two
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Witnesses
Wednesday 18 June 2014, The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
At 2.30 pm
- Lord Stirrup, former Chief of the Defence Staff
At 3.30 pm
- Lord Richards, former Chief of the Defence Staff
This is the second session for this inquiry.
Background
The inquiry was announced on 21 March 2014. It will address the Government’s response to the Committee’s report into Towards the Next Defence and Security Review: Part One which was published on 25 March 2014 and will also investigate the following topics:
- What is the role of the UK’s strategic alliances and military partnerships in delivering security?
- What are the implications of the changing strategic context for the capability that we require from the Armed Forces?
- What role does a global military presence have in supporting the UK’s strategic objectives?
- What role should the military play in enhancing national resilience and providing assistance to civil authorities?
- What steps should be taken to improve the connection between the Armed Forces and society at large?