Defence Committee - First Report
The work of the Committee 2008-09

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Here you can browse the report together with the Proceedings of the Committee. The published report was ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 1 December 2009.

Contents

Terms of Reference

Summary

1  Introduction

2  Core Tasks and inquiries

Examination of Government and European Commission policy proposals
Arms Export Controls

UK/US Defence Trade Cooperation Treaty

Examination of emerging and deficient policy

Defence Equipment

The Defence contribution to UK national security and resilience

Russia: a new confrontation?

Helicopter Capability

Readiness and recuperation for the contingent tasks of today

The contribution of ISTAR to operations

The Comprehensive Approach

Examination of legislation and of specific output from the Department

Examination of Departmental expenditure

Examination of Public Service Agreements and targets

Scrutiny of Agencies and other associated public bodies

Defence Support Group

Scrutiny of major appointments

Examination of implementation of legislation and policy initiatives

Production of reports for debate

3  Working Practices and Innovation

Publication of evidence on the internet

Evidence taken in private

Inward visits

Outward visits

Petitions

Specialist Advisers

4  Departmental Responses

5  Looking Ahead

Annex 1: Core Tasks Fulfilled

Annex 2: Sessional Information

Annex 3: Oral Evidence Sessions

Annex 4: Informal Meetings

Formal minutes

List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament

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Prepared 6 January 2010