Jesse Norman highlights Russia’s plans for a ten-fold increase in its production of shells and ammunition in the next two or three years and asks about the UK, Europe and NATO allies’ longer-term response to this serious challenge.
Jesse Norman welcomes the support given to members of the armed forces with their cost of living and urges the Government to further support members of the special forces as they and their families face additional burdens.
Speaking in a debate on the provision of broadband for rural communities, Jesse Norman raises concerns about the reliance on voice over internet protocol for people in isolated areas and asks what long-term solution will be in place to address this.
Jesse Norman takes the opportunity of a debate on the water companies to intervene on the Minister and ask when the Government will deliver the action plan for the River Wye which was promised by 15 September and is now long overdue.
Jesse Norman, Minister of State at the Department for Transport, moves a motion to introduce some temporary flexibility to the strict rules for airlines on aircraft slots usage due to ongoing impacts of the covid-19 pandemic, this will minimise disruption to consumers and support the recovery of the aviation sector.
