Written questions

Ukraine: Small Businesses

Commons · Question 18816 · Tabled 14 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 22 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Luke Akehurst

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the Kyiv Business Centre will be fully operational; and if he will set how UK SMEs will be able to access its services.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 22 Jul 2026

The Ministry of Defence has now placed a contract with Audere Group to deliver the Kyiv Business Centre. Initial operating capability is expected in summer 2026, with the Centre moving to full operating capability later in the year, aligned with wider UK-...