Oral Answers to Questions

Alex Baker Excerpts

Tuesday 22nd October 2024 Commons Chamber

[Stephen Doughty]

Of course, we discuss a range of issues with our partners and friends in the EU. As I said earlier, I will not give a running commentary on those discussions. We have been clear that we will not return to freedom of movement or rejoin the EU.

[Alex Baker (Aldershot) (Lab)]

2. What steps he is taking to help support Ukraine.

[Luke Akehurst (North Durham) (Lab)]

21. What steps he is taking to help support Ukraine.

[The Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Stephen Doughty)]

I can confirm that, alongside our G7 allies, UK support for Ukraine is iron clad. We have already made it clear that we will provide £3 billion a year of military support for Ukraine for as long as that is needed. We are investing in Ukraine’s defence industrial base and we are ratcheting up the pressure on Putin’s war machine and on third-country supplies. I am delighted that the Chancellor has today announced that we will provide £2.26 billion in additional support to Ukraine as part of the G7 extraordinary revenue acceleration loans to Ukraine scheme.

[Alex Baker]

Ukraine is facing a difficult winter. What steps are the Government taking to help ensure that Ukraine is in the best possible position to deal with the challenges that that will bring?

[Stephen Doughty]

I agree with my hon. Friend: Putin’s shocking and barbarous attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure have increased the vulnerability of millions of Ukrainians before this winter. That is why I have announced and signed off £20 million in additional support for Ukraine’s energy system. We are working with partners across Europe and in the G7 to support Ukrainians in this area.