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Ukraine: Military Support

Monday 14 October 2024 · 5 questions

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

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Answered 3 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Travelling to Odesa on second day in job, met President Zelensky
  • UK agrees medical support is strategic, Defence Medical Services aiding Ukraine
  • NATO obligations and UK leadership in NATO to be prioritised in defence plan

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Tom Rutland Lab East Worthing and Shoreham
Ukraine
Context

The question follows Russia's brutal, illegal invasion of Ukraine.

Question

What steps is the government taking to increase military support to Ukraine?

Answer from John Healey

Travelling to Odesa on second day in job, met President Zelensky. Stepped up military aid, sped up battlefield supply deliveries. Confirming £3 billion per year in military aid for this year and every year needed.

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Q2 Jo Platt Labour (Co-op) Leigh and Atherton
NHS Ukraine
Context

Medics4Ukraine has delivered £3 million in medical aid and training, and its founders received medals.

Question

Does the Secretary of State agree that medical support is a strategic component and will meet Medics4Ukraine's founders?

Answer from John Healey

Agrees, pays tribute to Medics4Ukraine. UK's Defence Medical Services at forefront in Ukraine's military healthcare system development. Provided training for battlefield surgical teams and medical equipment. Willing to meet with founder to discuss further support.

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Q3 Tom Rutland Lab East Worthing and Shoreham
Ukraine Defence
Context

The Prime Minister hosted President Zelensky and welcomed new NATO Secretary-General to London.

Question

What steps is my right hon. Friend taking to ensure UK meets its NATO obligations and strengthen leadership in NATO?

Answer from John Healey

First priority, will be centrepiece of defence plan. Strategic Defence Review heart of it. President Zelensky promoted victory plan; UK must support Ukraine during coming weeks.

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Not addressed: Specific steps to ensure NATO obligations are met and strengthen leadership were not detailed

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Q4 Bernard Jenkin Con Harwich and North Essex
Ukraine
Context

Democratic world cannot afford to lose the war, as total defence expenditure of allies far exceeds Russia.

Question

Does the Secretary of State agree that democratic world cannot afford to lose this war and when will we deploy might for decisive victory?

Answer from John Healey

Right on both counts. Defence of UK and Europe starts in Ukraine, must stand with Ukraine. Allies together must do more now to support Ukraine in future.

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Not addressed: Timeline for deploying military might was not provided

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Q5 Stephen Gethins SNP Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
Ukraine
Context

Phillips O'Brien and Eliot Cohen's report on failures in analysis at the start of full-scale invasion.

Question

Will the Secretary of State consider Phillips O'Brien and Eliot Cohen's report for next process, support for Ukraine and international building?

Answer from John Healey

Will indeed. If hon. Gentleman sends executive summary rather than full report, will take a look at it.

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