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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 03 Sep 2026
Global Biodiversity and Ecosystems: National Security

"A record hot summer has spread bluetongue disease among animals across my constituency at record rates, doing enormous damage to farming across the west country. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that one of the most alarming findings in the report is just how exposed the UK is to food insecurity?..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
2 Sep 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context
Ian Roome (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 411 Noes - 102
Division Vote (Commons)
2 Sep 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context
Ian Roome (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 85 Noes - 427
Division Vote (Commons)
2 Sep 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context
Ian Roome (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 410
Division Vote (Commons)
2 Sep 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context
Ian Roome (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 62 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 166 Noes - 346
Speech in General Committees - Tue 01 Sep 2026
Draft Armed Forces (Service Complaints Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

"I would just like to ratify and concur with what has been said. The explanatory notes say:

“A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.”

I agree with the wording and the …..."
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Early Day Motion
Devon maternity services (28 Signatures)
1 Sep 2026
Tabled by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon)
That this House is deeply alarmed by the temporary suspension of births at North Devon District Hospital from 11 August 2026, and the redirection of pregnant mothers across Northern Devon and Cornwall to other hospitals; expresses great concern for the safety of babies and mothers travelling up to two hours …
Written Question
Mental Health Services: Babies
Monday 24th August 2026

Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of Newborn Behavioural Observations and the Neonatal Behavioural Assessment Scale within NHS maternity, health visiting and perinatal mental health services.

Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

The Neonatal Behavioural Assessment Scale (NBAS) and Newborn Behavioural Observations (NBO) are tools used to observe newborn behaviour. The NBAS is a more detailed assessment, while the NBO is more commonly used to support parent-infant relationships by helping parents understand their baby’s cues, communication, and capabilities.

The evidence base is small and of limited quality, although it suggests potential benefits for parental confidence, responsiveness, and early bonding. A Cochrane review concluded that further research is needed before wider recommendation.

It is for individual National Health Service trusts to decide whether staff should use and be trained in these tools, therefore no assessment has been made of their use within the NHS.

Written Question
Prescriptions: Fees and Charges
Tuesday 18th August 2026

Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department periodically reviews the eligibility criteria for Medical Exemption Certificates granting free NHS prescriptions; and on what basis those criteria are chosen.

Answered by James Frith - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

We keep all policies under regular review. This Government is also continuing to take action to make prescriptions more affordable for everyone, including freezing prescription charges for the 2026/27 financial year, both for single prescriptions and the three month and annual prescription prepayment certificates commonly used for long-term conditions.

Division Vote (Commons)
14 Jul 2026 - Public Office (Accountability) Bill - View Vote Context
Ian Roome (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 52 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 102 Noes - 409