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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Ukraine

Tuesday 8 November 2022 · 6 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 4 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary expressed solidarity with Ukraine at the G7, providing over 1.5 billion in economic and humanitarian support.
  • The UK is sending electricity generators to Ukraine to help citizens stay warm during the winter and acknowledges the work of Rob Scammell in aiding Ukrainians.
  • The Minister acknowledges the work of Bags of Joy and suggests setting up a one-point telephone number for easier access to universal credit for Ukrainians in the UK.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Mark Pawsey Con
Ukraine
Context

The question pertains to the assessment made on the impact of humanitarian aid provided to Ukraine, following its invasion by Russia.

Question

What recent assessment has been made of the impact of humanitarian support to Ukraine?

Answer from Leo Docherty

The Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary made their first foreign counterpart calls to President Zelensky and Foreign Minister Kuleba, expressing solidarity at the G7. The UK has provided over £1.5 billion of economic and humanitarian support with aid helping more than one in four Ukrainians.

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Q2 Duncan Baker
Ukraine
Context

The question arises from a group of constituents planning to deliver aid to Ukraine for the winter season, and highlights specific contributions by Rob Scammell.

Question

Will my hon. Friend commend Rob Scammell for his work on aiding Ukrainians, and discuss steps being taken to support them in light of Russian attacks?

Answer from Leo Docherty

The Minister joins his hon. Friend in thanking Rob Scammell for his aid, noting that such humanitarian support is significant. The UK advises against personal travel but is sending electricity generators to help Ukrainians stay warm over winter.

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Q3 Mark Pawsey Con
Ukraine
Context

The question centres on the work done by Bags of Joy in Rugby, which sends aid packages to Ukrainians affected by war.

Question

Will the Minister welcome the work of Bags of Joy and confirm their support?

Answer from Leo Docherty

The Minister acknowledges the work done by Bags of Joy, expressing gratitude for Rugby constituents' generosity towards Ukraine.

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Q4 Jamie Stone Lib Dem Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Ukraine Benefits & Welfare
Context

The question concerns difficulties faced by Ukrainian refugees accessing universal credit due to bureaucratic hurdles.

Question

Does the Minister agree that a dedicated team at Work and Pensions would help resolve issues with accessing universal credit?

Answer from Leo Docherty

The Minister notes 140,000 Ukrainians have received visas to live in the UK and takes away the suggestion of setting up a one-point telephone number for easier access to universal credit.

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Not addressed: agreement on specific action

How: Will Take Away His Helpful Suggestion

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Q5 Chris Bryant Lab Rhondda and Ogmore
Ukraine Foreign Affairs
Context

The question addresses the disposition of £3.5 billion raised from selling Chelsea FC, which was to benefit Ukraine.

Question

Has the money from the sale of Chelsea FC been released for use in Ukraine and if not, why?

Answer from Leo Docherty

The money is frozen in a UK bank account. An administrative process is underway to apply for a licence before releasing it to Ukraine for support.

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Q6 Stephen Doughty Labour (Co-op) Cardiff South and Penarth
Ukraine Foreign Affairs
Context

The question arises from concerns over voices opposing support for Ukraine, including from the US Republican far right.

Question

What actions are being taken by officials to challenge those supporting Putin's actions?

Answer from Leo Docherty

The Minister notes diplomatic, economic and military solidarity globally against Russia. The Foreign Secretary highlighted this unity at the G7 last week.

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Not addressed: specific measures to challenge pro-Putin rhetoric

How: The Whole World Has Come Together

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