Ukraine: Reparation

Baroness Rawlings Excerpts

Monday 23rd March 2026 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Lab)]

That is an interesting point. Any interest must be dealt with fairly and the principle that the aggressor pays must be maintained. On consideration of what is done with the interest, this is being dealt with differently and has been used to support loans to Ukraine. The fundamental point that really matters is that it is Russia that needs to pay for the consequences of what it has chosen to do.

[Baroness Rawlings (Con)]

What assessment have HMG earmarked for other refugee movements in the Middle East?

[Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Lab)]

We are working very closely with allies and partners in the Middle East. We have announced very recently some additional funding, particularly for Lebanon, which has been a long-standing host for displaced people, and the same in Jordan and elsewhere. We will continue to play the fullest role in supporting those displaced communities.