Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Nick Timothy and John Healey

Monday 3rd November 2025 Commons Chamber

[John Healey]

The answer is yes, through the Ukraine Defence Contact Group—50 nations that have committed to stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes. Together, we have secured £50 billion of pledges of military aid to Ukraine in this year alone, and I am proud of the way that the UK has stepped in, alongside Germany, to lead that group. It is part of what we are doing, with others, to step up support for Ukraine, which will be needed even more in the months to come.

[Nick Timothy (West Suffolk) (Con)]

7. What steps he is taking to reduce the time taken to procure drones for the armed forces.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Nick Timothy and John Healey

Monday 6th January 2025 Commons Chamber

[Nick Timothy (West Suffolk) (Con)]

Following the Christmas day attack on Finnish sea cables, what assessment has the Defence Secretary made of the threat to British interconnectors? Which individual Minister is ultimately responsible for their security?

[John Healey]

The Finnish investigation into what caused the damage to the Estlink 2 cable is continuing, but many analysts conclude that it is likely that the Eagle S was the cause. That reinforces the case for Operation Nordic Warden, which I confirmed to the House in response to an earlier question. It is being run from the Northwood standing joint forces headquarters and will cover a number of areas of interest, including areas where we have British undersea cables.