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Continuation of existing Contingent Liability in support of Ukraine
29 November 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Defence
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the extension of an existing contingent liability to support Ukraine's Armed Forces against Russian aggression.
Action Requested
The MOD is proposing to extend a contingent liability that was initially agreed upon in July during the pre-election period when Parliament was dissolved. The Departmental Minute outlines the terms and provides a 14 Sitting Days window for MPs to raise objections.
Key Facts
- UK has been supporting Ukraine's Armed Forces since Russia’s invasion.
- Contingent liability involves indemnity for sums, legal or associated costs related to third-party actions against UK Defence industry.
- The risk assessed by Defence Legal Advisors is Low with no quantifiable maximum contingent liability.
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