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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Convention establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine

14 May 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Proposed by Stephen Doughty Lab Cardiff South and Penarth

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government is extending the 21 sitting day period by 10 additional sitting days.
  • The extension aims to provide more time for the House of Lords International Agreements Committee to consider the Convention.
  • The Convention establishes an International Claims Commission for Ukraine.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the extension of the sitting day period for the Convention establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine.

Action requested

The Government is extending the 21 sitting day period by 10 additional sitting days to allow the House of Lords International Agreements Committee more time to consider the Convention.

Key facts

  • The United Kingdom signed the Convention on 16 December 2025.
  • The Convention was laid in Parliament on 13 April 2026 under Command Paper number CP 1561.
  • The sitting day period is being extended by 10 additional sitting days.
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