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Written question asked by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Friday, 4 November 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 November 2022 (named day). It was answered by Leo Docherty (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 November 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Ukraine: Energy

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 3 November 2022 to Question 73847 on Ukraine: Energy, what recent discussions he has had with (a) UK manufacturers and (b) UK allies on ensuring the supply of generators and replacement equipment for facilities damaged by Russian attacks.

Answer

The Foreign Secretary met with G7 Foreign Ministers on 3-4 November to discuss practical support as Ukraine prepares for winter, including coordinated efforts to help repair and defend Ukraine's energy and water facilities following Russian attacks on critical infrastructure.

In March 2022, BEIS set up a Ukraine Electricity Network Support Taskforce, involving distribution network operators and the Energy Networks Association. Through this Taskforce, BEIS has funded the procurement of more than 850 mobile generators for Ukraine.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
79298
Session
2022-23
Related items
Ukraine: Energy
Thursday, 3 November 2022
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Development aid Energy Ukraine Generators
Link
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