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@CommonsDefence

We are a cross-party group of @HouseofCommons MPs scrutinising the policies of the @DefenceHQ and its associated bodies. See what we're working on👇

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Defence Committee @CommonsDefence Mar 26

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Defence Committee @CommonsDefence Mar 27

Today we endorsed the interim appointment of Polly Miller-Perkins as the Armed Forces Commissioner. We asked her at our pre-appointment session this week, what the advantages or disadvantages are in having had a career in the Armed Forces before taking up this appointment.👇

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Defence Committee @CommonsDefence Mar 27

This week we questioned Polly Miller‑Perkins, the Government’s nominee for Armed Forces Commissioner.

We were impressed by her evidence, endorse her appointment, and look forward to working with her. We also comment on the recruitment process ⬇️

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The Committee has endorsed the interim appointment of Polly Miller-Perkins as Armed Forces Commissioner.
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Defence Committee @CommonsDefence Mar 25

We heard from Arnab Dutt, Policy Champion for Procurement and Social Value at @fsb_policy about the barriers and problems caused for small and medium-sized enterprises by the delay in the MOD's Defence Investment Plan (DIP).

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Defence Committee @CommonsDefence Mar 24

Does the UK need to invest more in air defence systems?

Chair @TanDhesi asked the Prime Minister that question yesterday.

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