Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi elected as Chair of Defence Committee 

• Defence Committee
• Read the breakdown of results (pdf, 215KB)

The result of the election was announced in the Chamber by the Speaker following a ballot. 

Chair Comment

“I am delighted to have been elected Chair of the Defence Committee. I would like to thank my colleagues across the House for placing their confidence in me.

“The threats we face at home and abroad are growing in both scale and complexity. As Defence Committee Chair, I will focus on ensuring our nation can rise to these challenges.

“I will be a voice in Parliament for Armed Forces personnel and veterans – brave individuals who make an invaluable contribution to our safety and security.

“Government’s primary duty is to protect its citizens; in this role I will be a critical friend to Government, holding them to account and ensuring they deliver on their promises.”

Further information

• Election of committee Chairs

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