Written question asked by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 November 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 November 2022. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 December 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Ukraine: Electricity

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to work with NATO allies to send all available (1) volunteer electrical engineers, and (2) electrical generators, to Ukraine.

Answer: Under NATO's Comprehensive Assistance Package (CAP) for Ukraine, the UK and NATO Allies are working to provide urgent non-lethal support to Ukraine to meet specific requests, including practical support for the winter months. The UK recently announced a £10 million contribution to the CAP to ensure it has the resources required to respond to requests. Bilaterally, the UK has provided £22 million of support: £7 million for 856 generators to reconnect vital facilities; £10 million to the Energy Community's support fund to repair infrastructure; and £5 million for safety equipment for the civil nuclear sector. We work in close coordination with NATO Allies on support.

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