Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to replenish the artillery ammunition given to Ukraine.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) continually manages and analyses its stocks of weapons and munitions against commitments and threats, while also reviewing industrial capacity and supply chains, both domestically and internationally. The MOD is also fully engaged with industry, allies and partners to ensure both the continuation of supply to Ukraine, and that all of the equipment and munitions granted in kind from UK stocks are replaced as rapidly as possible.

To replenish weapons granted to Ukraine, we have rapidly and effectively adapted our procurement processes in a way that reflects that urgency of the situation, and have prioritised a more holistic munitions mix over a determination to always replace like for like. Stockpile details are highly classified for operational reasons, so I am unable to provide further detail.