Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Continuation of existing Contingent Liability in support of Ukraine

29 November 2024 · Ministry of Defence

Proposed by Luke Pollard Lab Co-op Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Ministry of Defence is proposing to extend an existing contingent liability to support Ukraine's Armed Forces.
  • The extension was initially agreed upon in July 2024 when Parliament was dissolved.
  • MPs have a 14 Sitting Days window to raise objections to the proposed extension.

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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