Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made towards developing structured cooperation between UK local government procurement professionals and Ukrainian municipalities to support (1) anti-corruption measures, and (2) transparent and effective procurement, during Ukraine's reconstruction.

Tackling corruption is a critical part of Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction efforts.

The UK is supporting Ukraine to strengthen transparent, accountable and effective systems for reconstruction, including public procurement reform, anti-corruption institutions and public investment management. We recognise the value of municipal partnerships in exchanging professional expertise, improving local services and strengthening capacity for locally led recovery.

We will continue to consider how UK procurement expertise can complement these partnerships and existing government-to-government cooperation, while supporting open procurement, value for money and credible accountability throughout the reconstruction project cycle.