Oral Answers to Questions

Sheryll Murray Excerpts

Tuesday 30th January 2024 Commons Chamber

[Mark Eastwood (Dewsbury) (Con)]

8. What assessment he has made of the impact of the UK’s non-military support to Ukraine over winter 2023-24 on the humanitarian situation in that country.

[Mrs Sheryll Murray (South East Cornwall) (Con)]

12. What recent diplomatic support he has provided to Ukraine.

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[Leo Docherty]

I am delighted to join my hon. Friend in thanking Tim and Tina Bamford, both of whom are in the Public Gallery. The response of the British people to the tragedy in Ukraine has been remarkable and hugely generous, and we salute the courage and generosity of spirit shown by the commendable actions of the Yorkshire Aid Convoy.

[Mrs Sheryll Murray]

There are many billions of Russian assets frozen by western nations, and there is a strong moral case for Ukraine to use those assets to repel Russia’s aggression and rebuild its own economy. What progress has the Department made in talking to other nations to make that a reality?

[Leo Docherty]

I agree that there is a strong moral case for using Russian assets to repair the damage that Russia has wrought on Ukraine. We are clear about the fact that Russia should pay, and we continue to assess what legal path there might be to achieving that end.