Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment has he made of the potential impact of the destruction of the Khakovka dam on (a) global food production and prices, (b) hydroelectric energy output in Ukraine, (c) displacement of people and (d) the environment.

At least 80 communities and 40,000 people are affected by floodwater. Damage to homes, infrastructure and agriculture will affect thousands more. Water and energy supplies are disrupted. Floodwaters have become contaminated with oil, petrol, and other chemicals, as well as dislodging mines. Our partners are working hand in hand with the Emergency Services to evacuate people and provide vital relief. We judge there will be an impact on wheat production, with risks to food security and livelihoods. The UK is providing £16 million to the UN and Red Cross to help civilians, including those affected by the flooding and others in humanitarian need in Ukraine.