Asked by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure sufficient production and supply of munitions to (a) maintain the UK's defence stockpiles and (b) support the Ukrainian military.
Answered by Jeremy Quin
The Ministry of Defence continually manages and reviews all of its stocks of weapons and munitions to ensure that it can meet its commitments, including supplying to Ukraine whilst ensuring UK Armed Forces stocks are sufficiently maintained. These considerations have also informed the numbers of munitions supplied to Ukraine. There are regular strategic supplier conversations throughout Defence and the department is fully engaged with industry, allies and partners to ensure that equipment and munitions granted in kind from UK stocks are replaced as quickly as possible.
Asked by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Government is providing support for the training of civilians fighting on the frontline in Ukraine.
Answered by James Heappey
The UK does not train civilians fighting in Ukraine. Any training provided by the UK is directed at serving members of the Ukrainian armed forces.
Asked by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on improving mental health support for veterans who have recently been discharged.
Answered by Johnny Mercer - Minister of State (Cabinet Office) (Minister for Veterans' Affairs)
The provision of veterans' mental healthcare is the responsibility of the NHS in England and the Devolved Administrations. Where Personnel leaving the Armed Forces have an enduring need for mental healthcare, we work in partnership with the NHS to ensure continuation of care. The MOD's Departments of Community Mental Health initiative remains accessible for up to six months after discharge, to help veterans during their transition period.