Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin faces questions from Defence Committee
The Chief of the Defence Staff, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, appears before the Defence Committee in the first evidence session since his appointment to the role in November 2021.
Meeting details
The session covers a range of issues under the responsibility of the Chief of the Defence Staff. The Committee is likely to cover topics such as the recent Armed Forces Continuous Attitudes Survey results, which showed record low morale. The session may also cover the Haythornthwaite report, which made recommendations on the retention and recruitment of Armed Forces personnel.
The session is likely to address reports of abuse and sexual harassment towards women in the Armed Forces. The Committee has recently published whistle-blower evidence as part of its follow-up work to the Women in the Armed Forces inquiry.
The session may also cover readiness following recent criticisms made by former CDS’ General Lord Houghton and General Sir Nick Carter in evidence to the Committee as part of its ongoing inquiry.