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Written question asked by Lord Udny-Lister (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 September 2026. It was answered by Lord Wood of Anfield (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 September 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Ukraine: Reconstruction

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made towards developing structured cooperation between UK local government procurement professionals and Ukrainian municipalities to support (1) anti-corruption measures, and (2) transparent and effective procurement, during Ukraine's reconstruction.

Answer

Tackling corruption is a critical part of Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction efforts.

The UK is supporting Ukraine to strengthen transparent, accountable and effective systems for reconstruction, including public procurement reform, anti-corruption institutions and public investment management. We recognise the value of municipal partnerships in exchanging professional expertise, improving local services and strengthening capacity for locally led recovery.

We will continue to consider how UK procurement expertise can complement these partnerships and existing government-to-government cooperation, while supporting open procurement, value for money and credible accountability throughout the reconstruction project cycle.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3657
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Corruption Local government Procurement Reconstruction Ukraine
Link
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