In this issue, we analyse three reports which have largely been ignored by the national press. These reports run to well over 100 pages in total. As you may not have the time to read these in full, we hope that our synopsis is of interest. In the next issue, we will cover the defence/maritime consequences of the transfer of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius as discussed in a recent debate in the House of Lords. COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS/ HOUSE OF COMMONS/ UK’S F-35 STEALTH FIGHTER CAPABILITY The committee comprises ten Labour MPs, three Liberal Democrats, two Conservatives and one Independent…