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Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 25 February 2025

Debate

Ukraine

Contribution

That is a very interesting point. Clearly, it is right that the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office constantly reviews where it places resources to reflect changing circumstances. That work does take place. I will take back the noble Lord’s comments about expertise and where that needs to be more keenly focused. He makes a good point that the Foreign Secretary and the Permanent Secretary at the Foreign Office will want to consider.

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