Thursday 5th September 2024

(3 months, 2 weeks ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Chapman of Darlington Portrait Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Lab)
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The noble Baroness is correct to highlight the need for the United Kingdom to work closely with all our allies, and we do so particularly with our European neighbours and partners.

Lord Cromwell Portrait Lord Cromwell (CB)
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My Lords, a Ukrainian drone pilot told me recently that, when they shoot down a Russian drone, they take it to bits and analyse the components. They are finding components that are manufactured in countries allied to Ukraine, including this one. Is that something that the Minister feels we should investigate further?

Baroness Chapman of Darlington Portrait Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Lab)
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We are of course interested in all such reports, and they will be considered fully.