Written questions by Cooper.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking to support Ukraine's efforts to counter Russia's invasion.

The UK is in constant contact with our Allies to ensure a collective doubling down of support for Ukraine and pressure on Putin’s war machine. The Foreign Secretary spoke to President Zelenskyy on 18 December at a meeting of European leaders hosted by NATO Secretary General Rutte, and reiterated the UK’s unwavering commitment to support Ukraine for as long as it takes. On the 10 January, the Foreign Secretary announced sanctions on two Russian oil giants, Gazprom Neft and PJSC Surgutneftegas, alongside the US. The UK has sanctioned 93 vessels in the Russian shadow fleet.

How much their Department spent on (a) media and (b) voice training for Ministers since 5 July 2024.

There has been no spend on either (a) media or (b) voice training for Ministers since 5th July 2024 in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

How much their Department spent on (a) media and (b) voice training for Ministers since 5 July 2024.

The Scotland Office has spent £5,416.25 (excluding VAT) on media training for Ministers since 5 July 2024.

With reference to the oral contribution of the Leader of the House in response to the question from the hon. Member for Dumfries and Galloway of 14 November 2024, Official Report, column 935, when she plans to respond in relation to the money earmarked for the A75.

In the Autumn Budget 2024, the Chancellor committed to move forward feasibility work on improvements to the A75 by providing up to £5 million to the Scottish Government in 2025-26. Initial work has been done by Transport Scotland to scope out possible options for the realignment of the A75 around the settlements of Springholm and Crocketford. Following the Budget, the Scottish Government announced they have awarded a contract to progress this work.

How much their Department spent on (a) media and (b) voice training for Ministers since 5 July 2024.

The Northern Ireland Office has not incurred any spend on (a) media and (b) voice training for Ministers since 5 July 2024.

How much their Department spent on (a) media and (b) voice training for Ministers since 5 July 2024.

The department has not spent any money on media or voice training for Ministers since 5 July 2024.

How much their Department spent on (a) media and (b) voice training for Ministers since 5 July 2024.

The Department has spent at total of £840 including VAT on media training for ministers, since 5 July 2024.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how much their Department spent on (a) media and (b) voice training for Ministers since 5 July 2024.

Since 5 July 2024, £1848 has been spent by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on media or voice training for junior Ministers.

How much their Department spent on (a) media and (b) voice training for Ministers since 5 July 2024.

The Department has had no spend on media and voice training for Ministers since 5 July 2024.

How much their Department spent on (a) media and (b) voice training for Ministers since 5 July 2024.

The Department has not spent any money on either media or voice training for Ministers since 5 July 2024.

How much their Department spent on (a) media and (b) voice training for Ministers since 5 July 2024.

Since 5 July 2024, the Department has spent £9.7k on media training for members of the Ministerial team. No costs on voice training for Ministers have been incurred since the 5th July 2024.

Media and Sport, how much their Department spent on (a) media and (b) voice training for Ministers since 5 July 2024.

The department has not spent any expenses on media or voice training for ministers since 5 July 2024.

Communities and Local Government, how much their Department spent on (a) media and (b) voice training for Ministers since 5 July 2024.

The department has not incurred any expenses on media or voice training for ministers since 5 July 2024.

How much their Department spent on (a) media and (b) voice training for Ministers since 5 July 2024.

The Department for Business and Trade has not spent anything on media and voice training for Ministers since 5 July 2024.

How much their Department spent on (a) media and (b) voice training for Ministers since 5 July 2024.

There has been no spend on media or voice training for Ministers since 5 July 2024.

Innovation and Technology, how much their Department spent on (a) media and (b) voice training for Ministers since 5 July 2024.

The Department has spent no money on (a) media or (b) voice training for Ministers since 5 July 2024.

How much their Department spent on (a) media and (b) voice training for Ministers since 5 July 2024.

The Department carries out media training in-house and so did not spend any money on media or voice training for Ministers in this period.

How much their Department spent on (a) media and (b) voice training for Ministers since 5 July 2024.

The Directorate of Defence Communications in the Ministry of Defence Head Office spend on media and voice training for Ministers since 5 July 2024 is nil.

How much their Department spent on (a) media and (b) voice training for Ministers since 5 July 2024.

At the time of writing, there has been NIL spend on this type of training for ministers.

Food and Rural Affairs, how much their Department spent on (a) media and (b) voice training for Ministers since 5 July 2024.

The department has not spent any money on media or voice training services for Ministers since 5 July 2024.