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Written question asked by John Healey (Labour) on Monday, 26 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 February 2024. It was answered by James Heappey (Conservative) on Monday, 4 March 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ukraine: Military Aid

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled UK to boost Ukraine's artillery reserves with £245 million munitions package, published on 24 February 2024, whether the cost of these shells is covered by the £2.5 billion military aid to Ukraine for 2024.

Answer

The funding for the recently announced £245 million munitions package for Ukraine will be drawn from the £2.5 billion of Special Reserve funding allocated for financial year 2024-25.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15581
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Ukraine Military aid Shells
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk