Standing Committee on Ministry of Defence

Oversees the work of the Ministry of Defence on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.

• Examining Bills and other matters referred to it by Parliament, and draft Bills and other legislative proposals.
• Reviewing the work of the Ministry of Defence.
• Inquiring into any activity, irregularity or serious complaint concerning the ministry, and making recommendations.
• Reviewing the enforcement of laws and proposing measures for their enforcement.

The committee meets at least once a month. Parliament appoints not more than 10 members, including the chair; no Minister may chair it, but the Minister concerned is a member ex officio.

Source: Rules of Procedure of Parliament, Article 76 of the Constitution; rules 246–248