Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Douglas McAllister and Luke Pollard

Monday 19th May 2025 Commons Chamber

[Luke Pollard]

I met the Estonian ambassador and, indeed, all ambassadors from JEF nations on board HMS Sutherland last week, and my hon. Friend is absolutely right: fast, deployable forces are vital deterrents against Russian aggression. They underline our key commitment to NATO’s eastern flank, and particularly our strong commitment to our friends in Estonia. We will continue to have their backs and to ensure that we have forces deployed there, securing that nation’s freedom.

[Douglas McAllister (West Dunbartonshire) (Lab)]

5. What steps he is taking to support jobs in the defence sector.