Ukraine

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Excerpts

Monday 9th March 2015 Lords Chamber

[Lord Astor of Hever]

My Lords, we are providing non-lethal assistance that has been requested by the Ukrainian Government to enhance the capability of their armed forces, enabling them to defend themselves better and to reduce the number of fatalities and casualties that they are suffering. All this training will be conducted well away from the conflict zone in the east.

[Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Lab)]

Does the Minister recall that Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons in return for guarantees of territorial integrity from a number of countries, including Russia. Will he remind the people of this country, particularly the SNP, of that fact?

[Lord Astor of Hever]

My Lords, I do recollect the point the noble Lord made, and I agree entirely with what he says.