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Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 21 May 2026

Debate

Processed Russian Oil Products: Sanctions

Contribution

My Lords, I speak as the Minister responsible for taking through the SAMLA regulations. First, can the Minister respond as to why Section 55 has not been applied in this case? Secondly, it is customary, as I used to do with the noble Lords, Lord Collins and Lord Purvis, to give headlines to all people across this House about impending sanctions. I disagree with the premise: it is not about politicising the issue but about standing united behind Ukraine. Today, when we grant a general licence as an exemption—which is indefinite, and the Minister should confirm that from the Dispatch Box—we are, in the eyes not just of Mr Putin but of Ukraine—weaker in our support.

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