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Ukraine: Military Aid

Monday 8 January 2024 · 3 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Richard Foord asked the Department what military aid it plans to provide to Ukraine in the financial year 2024-25.
  • Richard Foord inquired about the military aid announced by Boris Johnson and Elizabeth Truss for Ukraine.
  • James Wild welcomed the RAF's completion of training the first group of Ukrainian pilots and asked for a commitment to continue providing necessary training and resources in the next financial year.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Richard Foord Lib Dem Honiton and Sidmouth
Ukraine Defence
Context

The question pertains to the continuation of military support for Ukraine beyond previously announced periods. There is no specific incident or statistic mentioned.

Question

What military aid his Department plans to provide to Ukraine in financial year 2024-25?

Answer from James Heappey

I refer the hon. Gentleman to the Secretary of State's earlier answers to the former Secretary of State and shadow Secretary of State.

Not addressed: Did not provide any specific military aid plans for Ukraine in 2024-25

How: I Refer The Hon. Gentleman To The Secretary Of State'S Earlier Answers

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Q2 Richard Foord Lib Dem Honiton and Sidmouth
Ukraine
Context

The question references previous announcements made by Boris Johnson and Elizabeth Truss regarding military aid for Ukraine. It highlights the delay in making new funding announcements.

Question

In 2022, the then Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced what military aid the UK would make available to Ukraine through to April 2023; in September 2022, the subsequent Prime Minister, the right hon. Member for South West Norfolk (Elizabeth Truss), announced—a full 15 months ago—what military aid she would make available to Ukraine through to April 2024. Why has there not yet been an announcement on funding for Ukraine for the rest of 2024 and beyond?

Answer from James Heappey

In the interests of brevity, I refer the hon. Gentleman to the answers given to the former Secretary of State and shadow Secretary of State earlier.

Not addressed: Did not provide reasons for the delay in making new funding announcements beyond April 2024

How: In The Interests Of Brevity, I Refer The Hon. Gentleman To The Answers Given

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Q3 James Wild Con North West Norfolk
Ukraine
Context

The question builds on the RAF's completion of the initial cohort of Ukrainian pilot training. It seeks assurance regarding continued support for further training in F-16s.

Question

I welcome the successful conclusion of the RAF's training of the first cohort of Ukrainian pilots. As they move to learn to fly F-16s, can my right hon. Friend commit that in the next financial year we will continue working with our allies to give Ukraine the pilots and planes they need to defend themselves?

Answer from James Heappey

Absolutely. Any pilot training pipeline has a foundational level of flying training that we are able to deliver. Similarly, given that English is the international language of aviation, we are able to do language training as well. Very obviously, the more aircraft-specific training has to be delivered by F-16 nations, but we are proudly part of that F-16 coalition.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide a specific commitment for funding or resources in the next financial year

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