Debate Pack
This Debate Pack has been prepared ahead of the debate on 'Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories', to be held on Thursday 9 February 2017. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, following a representation by Sir Desmond Swayne, Mark Williams, Chris Bryant, Tommy Sheppard and Dr Tania Mathias.
Research Briefing
The Government will publish a National Shipbuilding Strategy in 2017. This House of Commons briefing paper examines the Type 26 and Type 31 programmes and Sir John Parker's report.
Research Briefing
The Ministry of Defence holds one of the largest estates in the country and plans to reduce it in size by 30% by 2040. This Commons Library briefing paper outlines the Government's plans and critical analysis by the National Audit Office.
Research Briefing
To counter increased assertiveness by Russia along NATO's eastern flank, the alliance adopted its Readiness Action Plan in 2014. This briefing paper explains the main elements with a specific focus on the UK military contribution.
Research Briefing
This House of Commons Library briefing paper looks ahead to the NATO Summit in Warsaw on 8-9th July 2016. Topping the agenda is NATO's response to Russia, instability in the Middle East and North Africa, and defence spending.
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Nuclear convoys transport defence nuclear material, including nuclear warheads and nuclear fuel, around the United Kingdom. This briefing explains what the convoys are and why some MPs are calling for them to be stopped. It is part of a wider Library briefing series on nuclear weapons.
Research Briefing
The Armed Forces Bill 2015-16 returns to the House of Commons on 11 May 2016 for consideration of Lords amendments. This briefing paper provides information on these amendments.
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Could British soldiers be sent to Libya? This briefing examines the Government's position and Parliament's role, if any, in approving such a mission.
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Women will now be allowed to serve on the front line in the Infantry and Royal Marines. The Prime Minister announced on 8 July 2016 the lifting of the ban on women serving in ground close roles.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper examines how the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review will affect the armed forces.
Research Briefing
The Commons Library has published a briefing paper on the UK National Security Council (NSC). Using a Q&A format, the briefing provides basic information about its origins, mandate and operation.
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The five-yearly Armed Forces Bill provides the legal basis for the UK's armed forces and its system of military law.
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A short introduction to the forthcoming 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review and the Armed Forces.
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This Briefing Paper is prepared for the Second Reading of the Defence Expenditure (NATO Target) Bill on 23 October 2015.
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