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HANSARDUkraine UpdateI understand the hon. Gentleman’s deep sense of frustration—not at listening to me, but regarding the people of Mariupol. The nations of the Black sea govern the Black sea through…25 Apr 2022HANSARDUkraine UpdateThere can be no return to normality for President Putin and his inner circle. What they have done, despite international warnings from presidents and prime ministers who endlessly…25 Apr 2022HANSARDUkraine UpdateWhat is really important on the accusation of both genocide and war crimes is that it does not need a politician to make that allegation. We are lucky in this part of the world to…25 Apr 2022HANSARDUkraine UpdateWe will be flowing more body armour to Ukraine next week. The United States is sending 200,000 155 shells and, I think, two battalions-worth of 155 tubes—I am not a gunner, but…25 Apr 2022HANSARDUkraine UpdateThe first lesson, “Don’t take Russia at its word; take it on its action”, is the most important lesson for many in the international community. We gave up on that a long time ago,…25 Apr 2022HANSARDUK Defence Contribution in High NorthToday I am publishing a new defence policy document for the high north, “The UK’s Defence Contribution in the High North.” I have placed a copy in the Library of the House. The…29 Mar 2022HANSARDMinistry of Defence Financial UpdateOn Thursday 10 March 2022 I authorised the release of £393.8 million to discharge the debt owed by the Ministry of Defence-owned company, International Military Services Limited…16 Mar 2022HANSARDVisits Abroad: CorrectionToday I have made an online correction to parliamentary question 119455 answered on 10 February 2022. Due to an administrative error incorrect data was reported in relation to my…15 Mar 2022HANSARDNational Shipbuilding StrategyToday the Prime Minister will announce the publication of the refresh to the national shipbuilding strategy, unveiling a comprehensive package of Government support to further a…10 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraine UpdateThat is always kept under review, depending on the actions of President Putin. I winced when the hon. Gentleman said the town was Irpin, because they are under daily artillery and…09 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraine UpdateWe have not yet had any request for humanitarian support from neighbouring countries. As soon as they do request support, we will be happy to deploy those troops to help in that…09 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraine UpdateThe hon. Lady makes an important point, because Russia has not given up its false flags and false narratives. In fact, it has shut down nearly every avenue of information for its…09 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraine UpdateI thank my hon. Friend for his kind comments. It is incredibly important that we recognise that this is not just a military response. The scale of the humanitarian crisis, which…09 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraine UpdateMaybe I should apologise, Mr Speaker. I did not give the Labour Front Benchers long enough to examine the statement; it was fairly short notice for them. I think we hear you on…09 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraine UpdateThe Government’s position is: if you are a serving member of the armed forces, you will be breaking the law. There were reports in the weekend newspaper about three members who…09 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraine UpdateWell, that is what we are going to try to fix this afternoon.09 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraine UpdateWith permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to update the House on the situation in Ukraine and Her Majesty’s Government’s support to the Government in Kyiv. The situation on the…09 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraine UpdateMay I write to the hon. Lady, because that will be a Foreign Office lead and I understand the debate will be progressing next month?09 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraine UpdateIt is possible to do both. We can process them very quickly out there, and the key here is to—09 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraine UpdateFirst, the decisions have been made in principle that we will provide them, which is why I came to the House. We have to make sure that we provide people with the training and…09 Mar 2022