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Introductory Session with the Defence Secretary

Non-inquiry session

On Wednesday, 15 November the Secretary of State for Defence, the Rt. Hon. Grant Shapps, will make his first appearance in front of the Defence Committee.  

The evidence session is likely to cover a range of current defence and security topics, including: strategic and defence priorities; operational and financial challenges; Service personnel and accommodation issues; and defence equipment and support.

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Wednesday 15 November 2023
2:00pm Private
2:30pm Public
Introductory Session with the Defence Secretary - Oral evidence 15 November 2023
2:30pm
  • Rt Hon Grant Shapps (Secretary of State at Ministry of Defence)
  • David Williams (Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Defence)
  • Lieutenant General Rob Magowan CB CBE (Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Financial and Military Capability) at Ministry of Defence)
  • Paul Wyatt (Director General, Security Policy at Ministry of Defence)
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House

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