4 current inquiries
Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.
The UK's Article 3 obligations and the Defence Readiness Bill
Written evidence:
Accepting
Deadline 7 October 2026
Opened 16 July 2026
Defence in the High North
Opened 28 January 2026
Afghan Data Breach and Resettlement Schemes
Report:
Published
On 30 July 2026
Govt. response:
Due by
On 30 September 2026
Opened 2 September 2025
AUKUS
Report:
Published
On 28 April 2026
Govt. response:
Published
On 9 July 2026
Opened 2 April 2025
Non-inquiry work
Regular evidence sessions
Some committees take evidence from certain officeholders or organisations on a regular basis outside the structure of an inquiry.
Non-inquiry sessions
Non-inquiry sessions are brief packages of work that will not necessarily result in a report. They may be used to revisit previous inquiry topics or take evidence on a topical matter.
Pre-appointment hearings
People nominated to certain public offices may be examined by a committee to assess their suitability and plans for the role.
Latest news
Afghan allies left in danger by years of delay, secrecy and flawed decisions, MPs warn
Afghans who worked with UK forces were wrongly refused relocation and left facing years of danger, delay and uncertainty.
30 July 2026
Inquiry launch: How prepared are UK civilians for war?
The Defence Committee has today launched an inquiry into the UK’s resilience and preparedness for conflict, asking whether the UK government is meeting its obligations under NATO’s Article 3.
16 July 2026
Defence Investment Plan: Lord Robertson and General Barrons, SDR authors, give evidence
Two of the authors of the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), Lord Robertson and General Sir Richard Barrons, will give evidence to the Defence Committee on the newly published Defence Investment Plan (DIP).
2 July 2026
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