Veterans
Veterans news from UK Parliament.
Five years on from the “Atherton report” Service chiefs and MOD face questions on women in the Armed Forces
Five years on from the “Atherton report” Service chiefs and MOD face questions on women in the Armed Forces
13 April 2026
The Government’s new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland: NIAC publishes response to report
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee has today published the Government’s response to its report on the Government’s new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland.
12 February 2026
Defence Committee Chair responds to President Trump’s “belittlement of the contribution of the UK and other NATO allies”
The Defence Committee has issued a statement responding to the President Trump’s comments on the contribution of the UK and other NATO allies in Afghanistan.
23 January 2026
MPs call for more detail and greater clarity on Government’s Northern Ireland legacy plans
A report from MPs today highlights a range of concerns from victim-survivors and veterans relating to the detail of legislation aimed at addressing the legacy of Northern Ireland’s past.
01 December 2025
Support for military veterans and the future of North Sea energy to be examined in upcoming sessions for Scottish Affairs Committee
The Scottish Affairs Committee will hold two evidence sessions on Wednesday 2 July, examining support for military veterans in Scotland in the morning, before quizzing Energy Minister, Michael Shanks, on the future of North Sea energy in the afternoon.
27 June 2025
Lords marks 80th anniversary of victory in Europe and Japan
Members discussed plans to commemorate 80 years since the end of the Second World War. Catch up
12 May 2025
Minister for Veterans and People to face questions on the Armed Forces Covenant
The Defence Committee will hold the final evidence session of its inquiry into the Armed Forces Covenant at 13.00 on Tuesday 11 March.
07 March 2025
Defence Secretary John Healey to face questions from Defence Committee
The Defence Committee will question the Secretary of State for Defence, Rt. Hon. John Healey, in his first appearance in front of the Committee. The session will take place on Thursday 21 November, at 10.30am.
15 November 2024
Armed Forces Bill completes passage through Parliament
Members conclude considerations of Commons reasons on amendments. Catch up
15 December 2021
Capita examined on the treatment of MoD contracted staff
Representatives from Capita will face questions from the Defence Sub-Committee on the Treatment of Contracted Staff for the MOD’s Ancillary Services
22 October 2021
Defence Secretary questioned on UK withdrawal from Afghanistan
MPs question Secretary of State for Defence and Chief of Defence Staff on the UK withdrawal from Afghanistan
22 October 2021
Secretary of State for Defence, Ben Wallace, faces questioning from Defence Committee
Ben Wallace, will face questions from the Defence Committee on a range of topics
18 June 2021
Defence to launch Sub-Committee on the Treatment of Contracted Staff for the MOD’s Ancillary Services
The intention is for this to become a Sub-Committee, to be chaired by Martin Docherty Hughes.
28 May 2021
Overseas operations bill concludes parliamentary stages
Lords discusses torture offences and duty of care to service personnel. Find out more
29 April 2021
Lords debates reduction in UK development aid
Members discuss impact on achieving the objectives outlined in the Integrated Review. Find out more
29 April 2021