5 current inquiries
Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.
UK Defence in the Gulf
Written evidence:
Accepting
Deadline 4 November 2026
Opened 9 September 2026
The UK's Article 3 obligations and the Defence Readiness Bill
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:
Published
On 16 October 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
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.
Regular evidence sessions
Some committees take evidence from certain officeholders or organisations on a regular basis outside the structure of an inquiry.
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
Inquiry launch: UK Defence in the Gulf
The Defence Committee has launched an inquiry examining the UK’s defence interests and objectives in the Gulf, the adequacy and resilience of its regional force posture, and its defence partnerships with Gulf states.
9 September 2026
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
Upcoming events
Tuesday
10 November 2026
2:00pm
Oral evidence session
10 November 2026
TBC
Tuesday
27 October 2026
10:30am
Public
One-off Session on Defence Medical Services - Oral evidence
27 October 2026
TBC
Tuesday
20 October 2026
10:30am
Public
One-off session on implications of the Defence Investment Plan for UK industry - Oral evidence
20 October 2026
10:30am
- Kevin Craven (CEO at ADS)
- Julian David OBE (CEO at techUK)
- Arnab Dutt OBE (Non-Executive Director at Federation of Small Businesses (FSB))
- Stephen Phipson CBE (CEO at MakeUK)
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
Latest publications
Contact us
We receive a significant number of emails each day. All requests and invitations are considered but we do not respond directly to everyone. Please be aware, the committee does not look at individual cases or specific complaints.
- Email: defcom@parliament.uk
- Address: Defence Committee, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA