Information between 27th April 2026 - 27th May 2026
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27 Apr 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over) - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 279 Noes - 176 |
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27 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 279 Noes - 164 |
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27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 271 Noes - 171 |
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27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 269 Noes - 170 |
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27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 270 Noes - 170 |
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27 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 273 Noes - 167 |
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27 Apr 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 272 Noes - 64 |
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28 Apr 2026 - Business without Debate - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 53 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 308 Noes - 81 |
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28 Apr 2026 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 335 Noes - 158 |
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28 Apr 2026 - Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 56 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 335 |
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Ian Roome speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Ian Roome contributed 1 speech (64 words) Monday 27th April 2026 - Commons Chamber Department for Work and Pensions |
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Public Appointments: Vetting
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Wednesday 29th April 2026 Question to the Cabinet Office: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many people have been appointed to national security-vetted government roles against the recommendation of United Kingdom Security Vetting in the last 5 years. Answered by Dan Jarvis - Minister of State (Cabinet Office) United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) provides a vetting service to customers. Accountability for individual appointments and the management of associated vetting risks remains with the relevant department. To ensure the continued effectiveness and integrity of the vetting process, on the 20th of April the Prime Minister requested a rapid review led by Sir Adrian Fulford into the entire developed vetting process. This includes instances where UKSV recommendations may have been superseded by employing departments.
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Mobile Phones: Rural Areas
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Wednesday 29th April 2026 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help ensure that poor mobile connectivity in rural areas does not disadvantage domestic energy customers in rural areas if they are unable to adopt smart meters. Answered by Martin McCluskey - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) The Data Communications Company (DCC) is the organisation responsible for the smart metering network in Great Britain, and is obligated to provide smart meter network connectivity to at least 99.25% of premises across GB. The Government is working closely with the DCC to ensure that smart meter connectivity can be extended to the small minority of unserved properties in all regions, including rural areas, as soon as reasonably possible.
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Energy: Meters
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Wednesday 29th April 2026 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his department is taking to ensure that the adoption of smart meters does not disadvantage domestic energy customers in rural areas that have poor mobile connectivity. Answered by Martin McCluskey - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) The Data Communications Company (DCC) is the organisation responsible for the smart metering network in Great Britain, and is obligated to provide smart meter network connectivity to at least 99.25% of premises across GB. The Government is working closely with the DCC to ensure that smart meter connectivity can be extended to the small minority of unserved properties in all regions, including rural areas, as soon as reasonably possible.
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Cybersecurity: Public Sector
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Tuesday 28th April 2026 Question to the Cabinet Office: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when he expects to publish the National Cyber Action Plan. Answered by Dan Jarvis - Minister of State (Cabinet Office) We will publish the business-first National Cyber Action Plan this summer. Our new National Cyber Action Plan will set out concrete actions for how we can strengthen our resilience and harness cyber’s enormous growth opportunities.
After recent high profile cyber attacks, there can be no doubt that more action must be taken to raise resilience levels across the economy, tackle the threat and maximise the opportunities for growth in the cyber sector. Our priorities for the new Cyber Action Plan are to improve resilience by incentivising businesses to invest in their own cyber security, sharpen government’s tools to tackle the most capable cyber actors and maximise opportunities to grow the UK cyber sector.
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Gluten-free Foods: Prescriptions
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Tuesday 28th April 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to update national guidance for ICBs on gluten free prescription, including for people on low incomes. Answered by Zubir Ahmed There are no plans to change the current national guidance for integrated care boards (ICBs) on gluten‑free prescribing. In England, gluten‑free bread and mixes may be prescribed for people with coeliac disease, with eligible products listed in Part XV of the Drug Tariff. Prescriptions may be issued following a shared decision between prescriber and patient, taking account of local and national guidance. Under current legislation, ICBs may restrict product choice or end gluten‑free prescribing where this is appropriate for their population, while meeting their legal duties on equality and reducing health inequalities. As autonomous bodies, ICBs determine local prescribing policies within their allocated resources. NHS prescription charge exemptions support those with the greatest need. People on low incomes who do not qualify for an exemption can access help through the NHS Low Income Scheme or use prescription prepayment certificates, which allow unlimited prescriptions for a fixed cost. |
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Alcoholic Drinks: Delivery Services
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Monday 18th May 2026 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to minimise the risk of harm caused by alcohol sold through home delivery apps. Answered by Sarah Jones - Minister of State (Home Office) The Licensing Act 2003 regulates the sale and supply of alcohol. The Government recognises that consumer purchasing habits have evolved in recent years, particularly with a notable growth in alcohol sales made via online platforms and rapid delivery services. The Department for Health and Social Care, which has responsibility for policy on health harms, and the Home Office are looking at how current licensing rules apply to these services and monitoring emerging evidence on the impact they may be having on people’s health. I am clear that we will act where necessary to protect public safety. To this end, I will shortly hold a roundtable jointly with the Minister for Public Health and Prevention to consider solutions with healthcare professionals and experts in the field. |
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Dentistry: Training
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Wednesday 20th May 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether there are plans to deliver capital funding to local ICB's to support local training hubs or centres for dental development to support dental workforce recruitment and retention, especially in rural and coastal areas like North Devon. Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) The responsibility for commissioning primary care services, including National Health Service dentistry, to meet the needs of the local population has been delegated to the integrated care boards (ICBs) across England. For the North Devon constituency, this is the Devon ICB. ICBs receive allocations of capital funding each year to cover primary care requirements and overall strategic objectives. They are able to use the capital on dental facilities should they consider that a priority. In 2026/27, the funding available across all ICBs is £122 million for primary care, and £195 million for overall strategic objectives. We are determined to rebuild NHS dentistry and deliver a dentistry service fit for the future. We will publish a 10 Year Workforce Plan and ensure the NHS has the right people in the right places, with the right skills to deliver the best care for patients, when they need it. We are also committed to fundamentally reforming the dental contract, with a focus on matching resources to need, improving access, promoting prevention, and rewarding dentists fairly, while enabling the whole dental team to work to the top of their capability. |
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Dentistry: Apprentices
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Wednesday 20th May 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to provide additional funding to support the delivery of the dental hygienist apprenticeship where the cost of clinical training exceeds the apprenticeship funding band. Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) The Government recognises the important role that dental care professionals, including dental hygienists, play in the delivery of National Health Service dentistry. The Department for Work and Pensions is responsible for managing the apprenticeship levy and setting the funding rules for employers.
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Dentistry: Migrant Workers
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Wednesday 20th May 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of capacity for the General Dental Council’s Overseas Registration Examination; and what discussions he has had with the General Dental Council on reducing waiting times for Part 2 of that examination and on the affordability of recent increases in examination fees for overseas-qualified dentists. Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) The Government recognises the challenges faced by overseas-qualified dentists seeking to sit the Overseas Registration Examination (ORE), particularly in relation to waiting times. The General Dental Council (GDC) is the independent regulator of dental professionals in the United Kingdom and therefore is responsible for determining the standards that professionals wishing to practise in the UK must meet in order to be registered. The GDC has recently put in place a new delivery contract which will significantly increase capacity across both parts of the ORE. This represents an unprecedented expansion in exam throughput, with capacity for Part 1 and Part 2 sittings expected to increase to 2,400 and 1,500 places per year respectively. Overall, the expansion is projected to deliver a more than fivefold increase in the number of overseas-qualified dentists able to complete the ORE and join the register by 2028. This significant increase in capacity will enable greater throughput of the examination and is therefore expected to reduce waiting times for ORE candidates over the coming years. In addition, the GDC is developing a new candidate portal, including a revised booking system, as part of the new contract. This is due to be in place for exams scheduled in 2027. As an independent regulator, it is for the GDC to determine the appropriate fee level to effectively run the ORE examination. The GDC has indicated that the fee increase is necessary to support greatly expanded capacity under the new contract, including specialist facilities, examiners, quality assurance, and VAT on delivery costs. The Royal College of Surgeons of England provides an alternative route for overseas-trained dentists, the License in Dental Surgery. In March 2026, the Government announced grant funding to support an expansion of this examination route, which is expected to increase final exam places tenfold by 2028, from approximately 180 to a projected 1,800. |
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Armed Forces: Body Armour
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Thursday 21st May 2026 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to ensure female armed forces personnel are equipped with properly fitted, purpose-designed body armour. Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) The Department’s priority is to ensure all service personnel receive appropriate and equitable levels of protection. We are initiating a capability change project for Complex Geometry Body Armour, which will include the development of a suitable testing regime and Human Factors Integration work to ensure this capability delivers improved fit and operational effectiveness for servicewomen.
In parallel, we will continue the procurement of Tactical Ballistic Plates, which will replace the in-service single-sized OSPREY plates. These will be available in four sizes to provide an improved fit for a wider range of personnel and reduced weight for most users, with initial deliveries expected from 2028.
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Local Housing Allowance: Older People
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Thursday 21st May 2026 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the freeze on Local Housing Allowance on levels of poverty among older private renters. Answered by Diana Johnson - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions reviewed LHA rates and confirmed in his written ministerial statement on 26 November 2025 that rates would be maintained at their current levels for 2026/27. Renters facing a shortfall in meeting their housing costs can apply for discretionary support through the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) Housing Payments from local authorities in England. |
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Parkinson's Disease: Speech and Language Therapy
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Tuesday 26th May 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure Parkinson's patients are supported with speech and language therapy. Answered by Sharon Hodgson - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) Speech and language therapy provision is commissioned locally by integrated care boards. NHS England has revised the national service specification for specialised neurology following extensive consultation with clinical and charity partners. The service specification, published in August 2025, includes guidance on both specialised and core neurology services. The specification includes an annex which provides greater clarity for neurology sub-specialties, including movement disorders, under which Parkinson’s disease would fall. The annex states that integrated care systems (ICSs) should have local access to a multi-disciplinary team within their region. This should include speech and language therapists, as well as other allied health professionals.
Additionally, the national specialised commissioning neurology transformation programme has developed guidance as part of an ICS toolkit, specifically to support the implementation of the service specification.
As of January 2025, there are over 7,700 full-time equivalent speech and language therapists employed in NHS trusts and other core organisations in England. This is an increase of over 300, or 4.7%, compared to the previous year, and over 1,400, or 23.6%, compared to five years ago. |
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Tuesday 9th June Ian Roome signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2026 Mutual recognition of professional qualifications 17 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with concern that, since the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union, UK-qualified professionals seeking to work in the EU have often been required to secure formal recognition of their qualifications before providing services or taking up employment; further notes that recognition requirements vary between individual … |
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Monday 8th June Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th June 2026 15 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House commends the invaluable and life-saving work being carried out by both Clarissa’s Campaign and Cardiac Risk in the Young; welcomes the major research paper produced by researchers based City St George's, University of London and St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; notes their call for repeat … |
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Monday 8th June Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th June 2026 22 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House wishes the England men's football team every success in the FIFA World Cup 2026; recognises the significance of the World Cup as the pinnacle of international football and one of the world's most celebrated sporting events; celebrates the pride, excitement and sense of national unity that the … |
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Wednesday 3rd June Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 5th June 2026 Wimborne Rugby Club 75th anniversary 9 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole) That this House congratulates Wimborne Rugby Club on celebrating its 75th anniversary; values the immense positive social impact the club has had on the area since its establishment; commends the dedication of its members who work tirelessly to maintain a strong community and develop young people; recognises in particular Chubby’s … |
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Thursday 4th June Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 5th June 2026 26 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House regrets that many people are struggling to access GP appointments; notes that on average one GP surgery a week has closed and month-long waits for GP appointments have increased by over 250,000 this Parliament; acknowledges that prolonged waits for GP appointments are terrible for patients' physical health, … |
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Thursday 4th June Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 5th June 2026 NHS funding for mental health services 26 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House expresses deep concern over the recent news that mental health spending, as a share of total NHS expenditure, is due to fall for the third year in a row; highlights that over 2.2 million people are in contact with NHS mental health services; notes that while mental … |
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Thursday 4th June Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 5th June 2026 23 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House regrets the ongoing and sustained difficulties accessing GP appointments across the country; expresses concern that over 1,300 GP surgeries have closed since 2015; notes that one GP surgery a week has closed under this Government; recognises that GP surgeries are serving an extra 917 homes on average … |
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Thursday 4th June Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 5th June 2026 16 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House celebrates World Cider Day on 3rd June and recognises the important contribution made by the UK’s 450 cider makers, supporting 65,000 jobs, contributing almost £2.7 billion to the UK economy and sustaining rural communities across agriculture, production and hospitality; notes that more than 98% of apple cider … |
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Thursday 4th June Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 5th June 2026 National Fish and Chip Day 2026 12 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House celebrates National Fish and Chip Day 2026, which marks the 11th anniversary of the event; recognises the contribution of fish and chip businesses to the economy, hospitality sector and local communities; acknowledges increases to prices in the sector, including the cost of energy, raw goods and packaging, … |
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Tuesday 2nd June Ian Roome signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 15 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House recognises and celebrates Devon Day on 4 June 2026; notes the significance of this date as the feast day of St Petroc, one of Devon’s patron saints; celebrates the county’s rich heritage, distinct identity and outstanding natural beauty, from Dartmoor and Exmoor to the Jurassic Coast; acknowledges … |
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Monday 1st June Ian Roome signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 24 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) That this House recognises the longstanding contribution of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, to the promotion of the United Kingdom overseas through public displays, diplomatic engagement and support for defence outreach; notes concerns regarding the planned retirement of traditional display numbering arrangements and the potential effect … |
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Wednesday 20th May Ian Roome signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 Safety of British nationals following the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla 38 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House is gravely concerned for the safety of British nationals, including Dr Antonis Vradis, Malcolm Ducker and Hugh Stirling, following the recent interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla during its humanitarian mission to deliver aid to Gaza; notes that previous aid flotillas have also been boarded, with British … |
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Monday 1st June Ian Roome signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 37 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House recognises the vital contribution of emergency medicine professionals, up and down the country, who deliver urgent and life-saving care and pays tribute to them for their dedicated service in our A&E Departments as we celebrate Emergency Medicine Day 2026; notes with concern the increasing levels of violence, … |
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Monday 1st June Ian Roome signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 24 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House condemns the normalisation of corridor care in NHS hospitals; expresses alarm at recent reports of patients receiving end of life care in corridors; believes patients deserve better and should expect to receive care in privacy and with dignity; regrets that 2025 saw the worst level of 12 … |
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Monday 1st June Ian Roome signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 33 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House condemns the Department for Health and Social Care over the lack of transparency and public scrutiny around the decision to grant Palantir the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) contract; highlights reports around Lord Mandelson's role in helping Palantir secure Government contracts; expresses regret at the impact this … |
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Thursday 21st May Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st June 2026 44 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat - Mid Sussex) That this House supports Carers Week 2026, taking place from 8 to 14 June 2026; recognises that this year’s theme, Building Carer Friendly Communities, highlights the importance of creating supportive environments for unpaid carers; notes that millions of unpaid carers looking after family members and friends often face significant challenges … |
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Monday 18th May Ian Roome signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 UK-US Trade Deal and animal welfare and farming 29 signatures (Most recent: 5 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House notes with concern the announcement on 8 May 2025 of the UK-US Trade Deal which significantly expands tariff-free access for US beef exports from 1,000 to 13,000 tonnes annually; further notes that while the Government has stated that sanitary and phytosanitary standards must be maintained, the deal … |
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Monday 18th May Ian Roome signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th May 2026 29 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House believes the publication of the Warm Homes Plan in January 2026 was a welcome step after long delays from the Government; condemns that delays meant vulnerable households were left without the anticipated support to upgrade homes and cut energy bills in winter 2024-25, and again for winter … |
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Monday 18th May Ian Roome signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th May 2026 Mobile connectivity in rural areas 22 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House recognises that reliable mobile connectivity is essential infrastructure, yet rural areas such as West Dorset continue to experience persistent signal not-spots, including in Stoke Abbott, with serious human, economic and safety consequences; notes that in such communities residents have no mobile signal and are deeply concerned about … |
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Thursday 14th May Ian Roome signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th May 2026 90th anniversary of the Spitfire 17 signatures (Most recent: 19 May 2026)Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House commemorates the 90th anniversary of the maiden flight of the Spitfire, which first took to the skies from Eastleigh Airfield on 5 March 1936; notes that the K5054, a Supermarine Type 300, the prototype of the Spitfire, piloted on that day by Captain Joseph Mutt Summers, marked … |
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Monday 18th May Ian Roome signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th May 2026 Protection and restoration of ancient woodland 37 signatures (Most recent: 4 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House recognises the rich biodiversity of ancient woodlands across the United Kingdom, and their vital role in meeting the nation’s climate and biodiversity obligations as set out in the Environment Act 2021; notes that ancient woodland, those that have existed since at least 1600, covers just 2.5% of … |
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Monday 18th May Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th May 2026 State of our Beaches report 2025 17 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House celebrates the publication of the Marine Conservation Society’s annual State of our Beaches report; thanks the thousands of volunteers whose efforts removed over 600,000 litter items from our beaches, of which 26,592 items were removed from the coasts of Devon and Cornwall; notes with concern that single-use … |
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Monday 18th May Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 UK digital sovereignty strategy 48 signatures (Most recent: 18 May 2026)Tabled by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) That this House notes that government services, democratic functions and critical infrastructure increasingly depend on a small number of external digital suppliers; further notes that excessive concentration and inadequate exit or substitution planning expose the public sector to risks including service withdrawal, sanctions, commercial failure, geopolitical disruption and unilateral changes … |
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Wednesday 13th May Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 18th May 2026 Redress for people impacted by surgical mesh, sodium valproate and Primodos 52 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Green (Liberal Democrat - Chesham and Amersham) That this House deplores the avoidable harm caused by the use of surgical mesh, Primodos and Sodium Valproate; acknowledges the ongoing need to support the hundreds of victims in the UK suffering as a result of these interventions; regrets that the recommendations made by Baroness Cumberlege in her 2020 report … |
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Wednesday 13th May Ian Roome signed this EDM on Friday 15th May 2026 Holding Iran’s regime to account and proscribing the IRGC 42 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House applauds the courage and resilience shown by the Iranian people in standing up to the Tehran regime through protest, and recognises the echoes of the bravery demonstrated following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022 at the hands of the religious morality police; believes that the regime … |
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Thursday 14th May Ian Roome signed this EDM on Friday 15th May 2026 83 signatures (Most recent: 9 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House notes the National Emergency Briefing held in Westminster on 27 November 2025, attended by over 1,200 leaders from politics, business, science, and civil society, which set out the escalating risks posed by climate change and nature loss; further notes the expert evidence presented that the UK faces … |
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Thursday 14th May Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 15th May 2026 UK hauliers and border friction 26 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with deep concern that post-Brexit trading arrangements have placed severe strain on the UK haulage sector, with the number of haulage companies entering insolvency nearly doubling between 2016–2020 and 2021–2025; regrets the Government’s failure to adequately support the sector in adapting to these conditions; further notes … |
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Wednesday 13th May Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th May 2026 34 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises the Government’s intention to publish legislation on water sector reform following the publication of the Water White Paper; further recognises the urgent need for structural reform of England’s water industry to rebuild public trust, improve environmental outcomes and ensure fair and resilient management of essential water … |
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Wednesday 13th May Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th May 2026 Two-state solution in Israel and Palestine 50 signatures (Most recent: 4 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House notes with alarm the deteriorating situation in Gaza, where millions of Palestinians are still in the grip of a humanitarian catastrophe following the Israeli Government’s military campaign, and Hamas’ reassertion of control; condemns increasing illegal settler expansion and violence in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, together … |
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Wednesday 13th May Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th May 2026 Rebuilding UK defence ties with Europe 42 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House believes the UK faces the greatest threats to our security than at any point in the last 30 years; further believes that Britain must seek to strengthen ties with European partners on whom we can depend, and who share our interests and values; acknowledges that this imperative … |
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Wednesday 13th May Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th May 2026 54 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House marks World Mental Health Awareness Week which promotes awareness of mental health issues and promotes positive mental wellbeing globally; notes that while many people may feel more at ease with speaking on their mental health there remains much to do before mental health is treated with the … |
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Wednesday 13th May Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th May 2026 Reaching 3% of GDP on defence by 2030 39 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026)Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House believes that the threats facing the UK are at their most severe than at any point since the end of the Cold War; further believes that Vladimir Putin presents a threat to the whole of Europe, both through his ongoing and brutal invasion of Ukraine, and his … |
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Wednesday 13th May Ian Roome signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 38 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026) Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted) That this House acknowledges the devastating impact of social media on children's mental health, development, and safety; believes that tech companies have for too long prioritised profit over protection, exploiting children through addictive algorithms and treating young people as data to be mined rather than individuals whose wellbeing must be … |
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Wednesday 13th May Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th May 2026 Upland farmers and common land 19 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House notes with concern that thousands of upland farmers in England face exclusion from future environment schemes due to the absence of a mechanism for common land to apply to the 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT); recognises that around 4,000 farming businesses … |
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Wednesday 13th May Ian Roome signed this EDM on Thursday 14th May 2026 Proportional representation for general elections 40 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2026)Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove) That this House believes that the first past the post system should be replaced with a system of proportional representation for elections to the House of Commons. |
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Wednesday 13th May Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th May 2026 33 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises with deep concern the Chancellor’s 2025 Spending Review decision to cut the DEFRA budget in real terms by 2.3% annually, with a real terms cut to the farming budget of around £100 million; understands budget cuts will have potentially devastating consequences for the environment, the rural … |
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Wednesday 13th May Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th May 2026 28 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House notes with concern the news that the Competition and Markets Authority has agreed to allow water companies including Anglian, Northumbrian, Southern, Wessex, and South East Water to increase bills by an additional 3% on average, compared with the amount agreed by the regulator Ofwat; notes that this … |
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Wednesday 13th May Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th May 2026 40 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House notes with concern the sudden and severe rise in heating oil prices as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with prices almost trebling in a week; recognises that around a third of rural households rely on oil-fired heating and already face higher levels … |
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Wednesday 13th May Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th May 2026 34 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House recognises the mental health crisis among the British agricultural sector; acknowledges that 95% of farmers in the UK under the age of 40 ranked poor mental health as one of the biggest hidden problems facing the industry; is concerned by RABI’s findings that revealed that one-in-five respondents … |
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Wednesday 13th May Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th May 2026 A UK-EU customs union to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis 45 signatures (Most recent: 1 Jun 2026)Tabled by: Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat - Surrey Heath) That this House notes with deep concern that trade barriers arising from the previous Government's failed Brexit deal with Europe continue to drive up costs, increase bureaucracy and weaken competitiveness for British businesses and consumers, contributing to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis across the country; expresses alarm that small and medium-sized … |
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Wednesday 13th May Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th May 2026 24 signatures (Most recent: 3 Jun 2026) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House notes with concern the sharp increase in the price of red diesel, which as of April 2026 has risen to 123.7p per litre, representing a 79% increase from its 2025 average price of 69p per litre; acknowledges that this increase has coincided with a rise in the … |
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Tuesday 28th April Ian Roome signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th April 2026 Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday 23 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2026)Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) That this House wishes Richmond Park resident, Sir David Attenborough, a very happy 100th birthday, and commends his advocacy for the natural world, conservation and biodiversity; recognises his contribution to broadcasting and consequentially to communities around the world, who have enjoyed his programmes, encouraging insightful knowledge and engagement with nature … |
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Monday 27th April Ian Roome signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th April 2026 10 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2026) Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House celebrates the tireless dedication and professionalism of staff at Torbay Hospital, as well as health and social care staff across Torbay and Devon; notes with concern the scale of required savings and spending cuts across Devon NHS Trusts and the potential impact on the quality, safety, and … |
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Thursday 21st May 2026
Attendance statistics - Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill attendance statistics 2024-26 Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill Found: 68.8%) David Reed (Conservative, Exmouth and Exeter East) (added 9 Feb 2026) 13 of 16 (81.2%) Ian Roome |
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Tuesday 19th May 2026
Oral Evidence - Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Defence, and Ministry of Defence Afghan Data Breach and Resettlement Schemes - Defence Committee Found: Dhesi (Chair); Mr Calvin Bailey; Alex Baker; Lincoln Jopp; Emma Lewell; Mike Martin; Jesse Norman; Ian Roome |
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Thursday 30th April 2026
Formal Minutes - Formal Minutes of the Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill 2026 Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill Found: Amendment (6) proposed. – (Ian Roome.) |
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Wednesday 29th April 2026
Special Report - 1st Special Report - Armed Forces Bill 2026 Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill Found: Amendment (6) proposed. – (Ian Roome.) |
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Tuesday 28th April 2026
Oral Evidence - Norwegian Institute For Defence Studies, and The University of Exeter Defence in the High North - Defence Committee Found: Members present: Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Chair); Mr Calvin Bailey; Alex Baker; Lincoln Jopp; Ian Roome |
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Tuesday 28th April 2026
Oral Evidence - Norwegian Institute For Defence Studies, and The University of Exeter Defence in the High North - Defence Committee Found: Members present: Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Chair); Mr Calvin Bailey; Alex Baker; Lincoln Jopp; Ian Roome |
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Tuesday 28th April 2026
Report - 8th Report - AUKUS Defence Committee Found: Liberal Democrat; Tunbridge Wells) Jesse Norman (Conservative; Hereford and South Herefordshire) Ian Roome |
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Tuesday 19th May 2026 10 a.m. Defence Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Afghan Data Breach and Resettlement Schemes At 10:30am: Oral evidence Luke Pollard MP - Minister for Defence Readiness & Industry at Ministry of Defence Dominic Wilson - Director General Transformation at Ministry of Defence Major-General Ben Cattermole - Commander Operation LAZURITE & Director Operations Defence Afghan Relocations and Resettlement (DARR) at Ministry of Defence View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 7th July 2026 10 a.m. Defence Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 9th June 2026 10 a.m. Defence Committee - Oral evidence Subject: One-off Session on Ukraine At 10:30am: Oral evidence Professor Kristen Harkness - Director of the Institute for the Study of War and Strategy at University of St Andrews Professor Michael Clarke - Visiting Professor at King’s College London Orysia Lutsevych - Head of the Ukraine Forum at Chatham House View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 24th June 2026 1:50 p.m. Defence Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 23rd June 2026 10 a.m. Defence Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 14th July 2026 2:50 p.m. Defence Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |