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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the risk to national security of outsourcing sensitive defence infrastructure to private sub-contractors accused of breaching sanctions against Russia.

Asked by
Luke Akehurst (Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
5 June 2026
Reference
3634
House
House of Commons

As the hon. Member will know, we are increasing sanctions on Russian oil. [Interruption.] We are increasing sanctions. I entirely appreciate that the Opposition have decided to depart from the principle of cross-party support to play party political games, but that does not stop it being true. We are increasing sanctions on Russia.

Answered by
Luke Pollard (Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
1 June 2026
Reference
786 c841
House
House of Commons

I am grateful to the right hon. Member for Chingford and Woodford Green (Sir Iain Duncan Smith) for initiating this timely debate, which it is an honour to close, and I am grateful for all the superb contributions from Members on both sides of the House. I am especially grateful...

Member
Luke Pollard (Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
27 February 2025
Reference
762 cc1010-1005
House
House of Commons

All parties in this House have rightfully praised President Zelensky, the democratically elected leader of Ukraine. It is right that we continue to stand with him and his people for as long as it takes; I will come on to that in my remarks.

Putin’s resources have been drastically worn down,...

Member
Luke Pollard (Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
27 February 2025
Reference
762 cc1006-1012
House
House of Commons

Motion that this House has considered the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine. Agreed to on question.

Lead member
Iain Duncan Smith
Answering member
Luke Pollard
Department
Ministry of Defence
Type
Backbench debates
Date
27 February 2025
Reference
762 cc965-1013
House
House of Commons

I thank the right hon. Member for Rayleigh and Wickford (Mr Francois) for his party’s continuing support for our friends in Ukraine. He is certainly right that the initial provision of anti-tank weapons made a significant contribution in the early days, and the provision of a whole array of capabilities...

Member
Luke Pollard (Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
19 December 2024
Reference
759 cc500-1
House
House of Commons

If we are seeking to protect anyone in this House, it will certainly be the right hon. Jennie. The hon. Gentleman asked a number of questions. It is right that we seek to further strengthen sanctions against Russia. The Government have made a number of further developments, such as sanctioning...

Member
Luke Pollard (Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
19 December 2024
Reference
759 c502
House
House of Commons

I thank my hon. Friend for his work in support of Ukraine. He is a consistent champion, working cross-party, too. It is right that we seek to improve and grow our technology, especially around drones and in autonomy. The treaty we signed with Ukraine enables it effectively to use Defence...

Member
Luke Pollard (Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
19 December 2024
Reference
759 c502
House
House of Commons

The joint expeditionary force is an important part of the complementary military alliance with NATO, enabling the beer-drinking nations of northern Europe, as they are often described, to come together. It is important that that geographical centre point in northern Europe is maintained, especially in the Baltic sea and the...

Member
Luke Pollard (Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
19 December 2024
Reference
759 c504
House
House of Commons

It is certainly true that this Government will continue to support Ukraine, and to encourage more of our NATO allies to donate to Ukraine and to improve their own defences, so that we act as a deterrent, and so that the experience of Ukraine is not inflicted on any other...

Member
Luke Pollard (Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
19 December 2024
Reference
759 c504
House
House of Commons

I thank my fellow Devon MP for his support for Ukraine. It is certainly right that the increased proliferation of drones is a hallmark of the conflict. Between 500 and 1,000 drones—a substantial number—are used every day on the frontline, and they are being used in an incredibly intense environment...

Member
Luke Pollard (Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
19 December 2024
Reference
759 cc504-5
House
House of Commons

The Government are working hard to ensure that the proceeds of the sale of Chelsea football club reach humanitarian causes in Ukraine as soon as possible. The proceeds are currently frozen in a UK bank account until a new independent foundation is established to manage and distribute the money. Officials...

Member
Luke Pollard (Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
19 December 2024
Reference
759 c505
House
House of Commons

It is certainly true that in a period of more instability on a political level, our NATO allies value the United Kingdom’s certainty and stability. For that reason, we are pushing forward on our efforts to

co-ordinate more NATO activity. The right hon. Gentleman will be aware that NATO has...

Member
Luke Pollard (Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
19 December 2024
Reference
759 cc505-6
House
House of Commons

I join my hon. Friend in thanking all those families across the country—those in his constituency, those of everyone here, and those in Plymouth—who have supported the Homes for Ukraine scheme and those Ukrainians getting to safety. As of 16 December, 218,600 Ukrainians have arrived in the UK, including just...

Member
Luke Pollard (Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
19 December 2024
Reference
759 c506
House
House of Commons

It is absolutely true that, as the United Kingdom has provided a bridge across the Atlantic between the United States and Europe in the past, we continue to do so today. We will need to work closely with our NATO allies, including the United States, with which we have a...

Member
Luke Pollard (Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
19 December 2024
Reference
759 c507
House
House of Commons

My hon. Friend is certainly right that the courage, grit and determination of the Ukrainian people is something we should be enormously proud of. It is for that reason that we continue to support them, because their fight is our fight. He is also right that the decision on the...

Member
Luke Pollard (Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
19 December 2024
Reference
759 c507
House
House of Commons

The hon. Gentleman raises a really important issue. The horrendous activities of the Russian forces in Ukraine should be subject to the fullest extent of not only domestic but international law. The previous Government and this Government have provided not

only military and economic support, but legal support. We are...

Member
Luke Pollard (Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
19 December 2024
Reference
759 cc509-510
House
House of Commons

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his question and, through him as a Northern Ireland MP, I thank all those families in Northern Ireland who have welcomed Ukrainians into their homes and continue to support them, and the industry in Northern Ireland that is supporting Ukraine. It is the position...

Member
Luke Pollard (Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
19 December 2024
Reference
759 c510
House
House of Commons

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. It is absolutely right that in addition to military support we use all levers available to us as a Government to put pressure on Putin, the Kremlin and his illegal war, and that includes economic measures. It is certainly true that Russia...

Member
Luke Pollard (Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
19 December 2024
Reference
759 c511
House
House of Commons

It is day 1,030 of Putin’s illegal, full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and I would like to update the House on the current situation in Ukraine.

Ukrainians are approaching their third Christmas since Putin launched his illegal, full-scale assault. Russian forces are over 1,000 days into a war Putin thought would be...

Member
Luke Pollard (Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
19 December 2024
Reference
759 cc496-8
House
House of Commons