Member

On timing, as I said, we intend to get the money to Ukraine as quickly as possible next year, which is why we will progress to Royal Assent for this enabling Bill as quickly as possible. The terms of the ERA say that all money should be paid at the latest by the end of 2027, although we intend to be quicker than that. A number of Members raised the correct point that, under international law, Russia is liable for the damage it has caused in Ukraine and must pay for that damage.