Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Sarah Dyke and Grant Shapps

Monday 8th January 2024 Commons Chamber

[Grant Shapps]

Perhaps the right hon. Gentleman did not hear my previous answer: it will not be long. To correct the record for the House, the funding—£2.3 billion—continues through to April this year, so it is not in any way, shape or form in danger of running out. To reassure the right hon. Gentleman and the House, I am also in constant contact with Umerov—my opposite number—and many others throughout the Ukrainian system, so they understand where funding is up to and are able to plan accordingly.

[Sarah Dyke (Somerton and Frome) (LD)]

4. What recent assessment he has made of trends in the number of women employed in the defence sector.