Defence Select Committee transcript: Defence contribution to the UK’s pandemic response - Nov 24

This inquiry will focus on the Ministry of Defence’s and the Armed Forces’ contribution to the UK’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

It will:

• assess the MoD’s planning and preparedness for a pandemic
• understand how the Armed Forces have supported civilian authorities during the pandemic
• evaluate the effectiveness of the specific actions and activities undertaken by military and civilian personnel
• explore how the MoD has ensured that potential adversaries have not taken advantage of the need to focus on the pandemic response