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Defence Committee
The Defence Committee is appointed by the House of Commons to examine the expenditure, administration, and policy of the Ministry of Defence and its associated public bodies. Follow us on social media: Bluesky | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Reddit | X | YouTube Sign up to the weekly cross-committee newsletter, ‘ Committee Corridor ’ The Committee also has a Sub-Committee to inquire into topics of its choosing .
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Next meetings
13 Oct 2026, 14:45
Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
Many sessions are open to the public and shown live on Parliament’s site.
Who is on it
| Member | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi | Labour | Chair |
| Alex Baker | Labour | Member |
| Derek Twigg | Labour | Member |
| Emma Lewell | Labour | Member |
| Fred Thomas | Labour | Member |
| Ian Roome | Liberal Democrat | Member |
| Lincoln Jopp | Conservative | Member |
| Michelle Scrogham | Labour | Member |
| Mike Martin | Liberal Democrat | Member |
| Mr Calvin Bailey | Labour | Member |
| Rt Hon Jesse Norman | Conservative | Member |
Latest reports
Source: Committees API · Updated 4 Oct 2026