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Support for Ukraine’s Military: British Equipment

Monday 28 March 2022 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The MOD continues to respond to specific requests from Ukraine, providing anti-tank weapons from existing UK stocks.
  • Decisions on equipment provision are based on Ukrainian requests, and the MOD is considering rapid procurement options through UK industry.
  • The Department for International Trade meets weekly with defence trade associations to consider industry offers to Ukraine.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Selaine Saxby
Ukraine Defence
Context

The question arises from the ongoing support for Ukraine's military and the need to procure British-made equipment.

Question

Whether his Department is taking steps to procure British equipment to support Ukraine's military. The MOD continues to respond to specific requests from Ukraine, providing anti-tank weapons from existing UK stocks to ensure rapid delivery. Manufacturers in North Devon have expressed readiness to supply items such as helmets and body armour.

Answer from Jeremy Quin

Decisions on equipment provision are based on Ukrainian requests, and the MOD is considering rapid procurement options through UK industry. The Department for International Trade meets weekly with defence trade associations to consider industry offers to Ukraine.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific plans for a streamlined emergency procurement process were not provided.

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Q2 Selaine Saxby
Ukraine Defence Business & Trade
Context

Manufacturers of military hardware in North Devon have expressed their readiness to supply items such as helmets and body armour to Ukraine.

Question

Are there any plans for a streamlined emergency procurement process to help speed up the provision of equipment by UK manufacturers?

Answer from Jeremy Quin

Ukrainian decisions are emphasised, and UK companies are urged to contact the Ukrainian embassy or their trade associations. The Department for International Trade meets weekly with defence trade associations to rapidly consider industry offers.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific plans for a streamlined emergency procurement process were not provided.

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