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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 25 April 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 April 2023. It was answered by Leo Docherty (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 May 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Ukraine: Armed Conflict

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has taken recent steps to help protect Chernobyl during the war in Ukraine.

Answer

The UK is coordinating with key international partners, including the G7, to support the efforts of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Ukrainian authorities to ensure the safety and security of Chernobyl and other civil nuclear facilities in Ukraine. We are supporting the IAEA's ongoing efforts to provide technical assistance to Ukrainian authorities. We will continue to monitor the situation closely.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
182556
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Armed conflict Ukraine Chernobyl
Link
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