A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall at 4.30pm on Monday 11 July 2022 on e-petition 602285, relating to the use of real bearskin hats by the Queen’s Guard. The subject for the debate has been nominated by the Petitions Committee and the debate will be opened by Martyn Day MP.
NATO has invited Sweden and Finland to join the Alliance. This paper looks at the process for joining NATO and the expansion of the Alliance since its creation in 1949, and how Russia views NATO enlargement.
NATO holds its next summit in Madrid in June 2022. This page explains what's on the agenda and where to find more information from the Commons Library.
Research Briefing
Commonwealth leaders will meet in Rwanda from 20 to 25 June 2022. Discussion may include global health, Rwanda's human rights record and the position of the Secretary General.
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This briefing paper details the support available to armed forces veterans in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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The MOD's system for acquiring military equipment is "broken", the Public Accounts Committee concluded in 2021. This paper discuses the challenges of defence procurement, previous reforms and the new policy approach published in 2021. Regulatory changes will be enacted in the Procurement Bill 2022.
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This page features Commons Library publications relevant to the current crisis in Ukraine.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on Funding levels for diplomatic staff in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is scheduled for Tuesday 24 May 2022, from 9.30am to 11.00am. The debate will be led by Valerie Vaz MP.
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A general debate on NATO and international security is scheduled for Thursday 19 May 2022 in the House of Commons chamber.
Research Briefing
NATO has been increasing its military presence along its eastern borders in response to Russian action.
Research Briefing
How have countries in Africa responded to the Ukraine crisis? And how is the conflict affecting the continent?
Research Briefing
The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme compensates for injury, illness or death caused by service on or after 6 April 2005.
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This paper discusses changes to the licencing criteria for strategic exports from the UK.
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On Wednesday 9 March 2022 the House of Commons will consider the estimates of defence spending.
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The UK and NATO have ruled out establishing a no-fly zone in Ukraine. What is their legal basis and when have they been used before?
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