Information between 2nd July 2025 - 12th July 2025
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2 Jul 2025 - Armed Forces Commissioner Bill - 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 - 321 Noes - 158 |
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2 Jul 2025 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 338 Noes - 79 |
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2 Jul 2025 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 333 Noes - 168 |
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2 Jul 2025 - Prisons - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 333 Noes - 168 |
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2 Jul 2025 - Competition - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 338 Noes - 79 |
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8 Jul 2025 - Football Governance Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Ian Roome 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 Tally: Ayes - 86 Noes - 340 |
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8 Jul 2025 - Football Governance Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 346 |
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8 Jul 2025 - Football Governance Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 415 Noes - 98 |
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8 Jul 2025 - Football Governance Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 178 Noes - 338 |
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9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 149 Noes - 334 |
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9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 336 Noes - 242 |
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9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 65 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 175 Noes - 401 |
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9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 335 Noes - 135 |
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9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 370 |
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9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 130 Noes - 443 |
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Ian Roome speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Ian Roome contributed 1 speech (72 words) Wednesday 9th July 2025 - Commons Chamber Scotland Office |
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Buildings: Safety
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Thursday 3rd July 2025 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 effectiveness of the Estates Safety Fund. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) The 2025/26 Estates Safety Fund is an essential first step towards addressing the poorest quality estates across the National Health Service and to ensuring hospitals are safe and sustainable. It will deliver vital safety improvements, enhance patient and staff environments, and support NHS productivity at approximately 400 hospitals, mental health units, and ambulance sites. As my Rt. Hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced at the Spending Review, health capital budgets will increase to £14.6 billion by the end of the Spending Review period. Across this multi-year settlement, over £5 billion will be invested to address the most critical building repairs, and the 2025/26 Estates Safety Fund is the first step in delivering this targeted investment. |
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Driving Tests: Waiting Lists
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Thursday 3rd July 2025 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to help reduce waiting times for driving tests; and what assessment she has made of the potential impact of waiting times on driving test (a) candidates and (b) examiners. Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) main priority is upholding road safety standards while it works hard to reduce car practical driving test waiting times.
On the 23 April, the Secretary of State for Transport appeared before the Transport Select Committee and announced that DVSA will take further actions to reduce waiting times for all customers across Great Britain.
As acknowledged in the announcement regarding these measures, DVSA understands the potential impact high waiting times have on learner drivers, and the importance of helping learners pass quickly.
Further information on these actions and progress on the DVSA’s plan to reduce waiting times, which was set out last year, can be found on GOV.UK.
All staff at the agency are working tirelessly to reduce waiting times and help more people get on the road.
Driving examiners have been asked to carry out overtime, but this is on a voluntary basis. Examiners may also revise their shift patterns to incorporate weekend working.
The wellbeing and health and safety of colleagues, including driving examiners, is paramount, and DVSA will continue to support its people through its comprehensive wellbeing approach.
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Hospitals: Construction
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Friday 4th July 2025 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 impact of the New Hospital Programme Review on NHS staffing levels in Wave 2 and Wave 3 hospitals. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) An equality impact assessment was carried out for the review of the New Hospital Programme which included assessing the extent to which service users, including staff, might be impacted by these delivery proposals, with specific reference to the impact that these might have on relevant protected characteristics. This was laid in the House Library and published on 20 January, and is available at the following link: Appropriate National Health Service staffing levels are determined locally. We will publish a new workforce plan to deliver the transformed health service we will build over the next decade and will ensure the NHS has the right people, in the right places, with the right skills to deliver the care patients need when they need it. |
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Pupil Premium: Eligibility
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Tuesday 8th July 2025 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether children who become eligible for free school meals in 2026 will also be eligible for pupil premium funding. Answered by Catherine McKinnell - Minister of State (Education) Pupil premium funding is allocated to eligible schools based on the number of:
Pupil premium funding is allocated to local authorities based on the number of:
Pupil premium will continue to be allocated on this basis, on the basis of household income below £7,400 (after tax, not including benefits) for the 2026/27 financial year. We are reviewing how we allocate pupil premium funding in the longer term. We will provide more information in due course.
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Paternity Leave
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Wednesday 9th July 2025 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to increase the uptake of statutory paternity leave. Answered by Justin Madders - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade) The Government is committed to making life better for families. Through the Employment Rights Bill we are making Paternity Leave a ‘day one’ right, which will bring an extra 32,000 fathers and partners into scope of the entitlement. On the first of July we launched the Parental Leave Review, which presents a much-needed opportunity to consider our approach to the system of parental leave and pay. All current and upcoming parental leave and pay entitlements, including Paternity Leave and Pay, will be in scope. |
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Parental Leave
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Wednesday 9th July 2025 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to help increase the uptake of Shared Parental Leave. Answered by Justin Madders - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade) The Government know that the arrival of a child, whether through birth or adoption, is a transformative time in a family’s life. On the first of July, we launched the Parental Leave Review, which presents a much-needed opportunity to consider our approach to the system of parental leave and pay. All current and upcoming parental leave and pay entitlements, including Shared Parental Leave and Pay, will be in scope. |
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Armed Forces: Recruitment
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Friday 11th July 2025 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many armed forces recruits have received a conditional offer letter within 10 days from the (a) Army, (b) Royal Navy and (c) Royal Air Force since 1 January 2025. Answered by Luke Pollard - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) Following the announcement by the Secretary of State for Defence in September 2024 of the ambition to make a conditional offer of employment to candidates within 10 days, and a provisional training start date within 30 days if they desire it, the Armed Forces have been focused on implementing this initiative into their recruitment pipelines. Significant work to expedite basic eligibility checks has been required to ensure an appropriate level of candidate checks is completed before conditional offers are issued, and they are working to expedite checks. I will make further announcements on progress in due course. |
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Monday 7th July 200 year anniversary of the North Devon Infirmary 12 signatures (Most recent: 10 Jul 2025)Tabled by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) That this House celebrates 200 years since the construction of the North Devon Infirmary, North Devon's first public hospital, famously Supported by Voluntary Contributions and the predecessor of North Devon District Hospital; recognises that the latter has now been in place since 1978, supports over 160,000 people across Devon and … |
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Monday 19th May Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 21st July 2025 45 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jul 2025) Tabled by: Martin Rhodes (Labour - Glasgow North) That this House condemns the grave working conditions that many tea growing communities face across the world; notes with concern that many tea farmers and workers do not earn enough to afford a decent standard of living; acknowledges that the challenges in the tea industry are deeply complex; supports multi-stakeholder … |
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Wednesday 15th January Ian Roome signed this EDM on Friday 18th July 2025 28 signatures (Most recent: 18 Jul 2025) Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) That this House notes the launch of the Open Doors World Watch List 2025 on Wednesday 15 January 2025, which assists in helping to highlight areas worldwide where Christians continue to be persecuted and where many face the most extreme oppression, threats and on many occasions death; and calls on … |
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Tuesday 15th July Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 16th July 2025 21 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jul 2025) Tabled by: Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire) That this House commends the work of Repair Cafés, which perform a valuable community service by providing free repair services to residents for household items across North East Hampshire constituency and beyond; notes the skill, expertise, and dedication demonstrated by volunteers at Repair Cafés, and the educational impact of passing … |
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Friday 11th July Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 14th July 2025 Reform of the special educational needs and disabilities system 51 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jul 2025)Tabled by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham) That this House notes with deep concern the persistent crisis in the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system, following years of neglect; welcomes the Government’s acknowledgement of the urgent need for reform; further notes the widespread anxiety among parents, carers and professionals that forthcoming changes may undermine the rights … |
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Thursday 10th July Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 14th July 2025 9 signatures (Most recent: 17 Jul 2025) Tabled by: Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire) That this House acknowledges the immense contribution that the RAF and air bases across the UK make to our national security; recognises the critical support they have given throughout numerous conflicts and the invaluable assistance they give to all branches of the military; congratulates RAF Odiham for 100 years of … |
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Thursday 10th July Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 14th July 2025 Funding and role of community pharmacies 25 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jul 2025)Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House notes the vital role played by community pharmacies in delivering frontline healthcare and reducing pressure on general practice and hospitals; recognises that in areas such as West Dorset, 17 pharmacies dispense around 160,000 prescriptions each month and help save approximately 2,500 GP appointments; expresses concern that despite … |
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Wednesday 9th July Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 10th July 2025 Small businesses in North Cornwall 10 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jul 2025)Tabled by: Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall) That this House celebrates the vital contribution of small and independent businesses in North Cornwall; recognises the invaluable role these businesses play as the lifeblood of local communities, sustaining high streets, creating jobs and driving economic growth; acknowledges the resilience and creativity of small business owners and staff; applauds the … |
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Tuesday 8th July Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th July 2025 35 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jul 2025) Tabled by: Caroline Voaden (Liberal Democrat - South Devon) That this House recognises the importance of Post Office branches to rural communities; notes with concern the closure of Post Offices in South Devon constituency including those in Churchstow, Aveton Gifford and Dittisham; further notes that rural communities and small rural businesses are disproportionately affected by centralisation of Post Office … |
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Monday 7th July Ian Roome signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th July 2025 35 signatures (Most recent: 17 Jul 2025) Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House is deeply concerned by the growing crisis in NHS dentistry, particularly in rural constituencies such as West Dorset, where just 15 dental practices offer any form of NHS care to a population of 94,000, equating to more than 2,300 residents per dentist; notes that only 36% of … |
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Tuesday 8th April Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 7th July 2025 37 signatures (Most recent: 8 Jul 2025) Tabled by: Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire) That this House recognises the crucial role of chalk stream rivers in ensuring water security and supporting local ecosystems; acknowledges the significant threats faced by chalk stream rivers, including over-abstraction, wastewater pollution, sewage dumping, and urban development; notes with concern that, without action, incidents of water scarcity and ecological degradation … |
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Tuesday 8th October Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 7th July 2025 37 signatures (Most recent: 7 Jul 2025) Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Independent - Poole) That this House recognises the tremendous work being done by public health school nurses; acknowledges they are the only health care professional who offer access to all school-aged children and young people in an evidenced-based programme of health promotion, prevention, protection and early intervention; notes that the number of school … |
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Wednesday 30th April Ian Roome signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd July 2025 33 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jul 2025) Tabled by: Carla Denyer (Green Party - Bristol Central) That this House notes that communities across the UK are negatively impacted by inconsiderate pavement parking and its knock-on effects on pavement use by wheelchair users, parents and carers with prams, and other pedestrians; further notes this is a major concern for the charity Guide Dogs who have been calling … |
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Thursday 13th February Ian Roome signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd July 2025 Refusal of Citizenship to refugees who have made irregular crossings 89 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2025)Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East) That this House expresses deep concern over the refusal of citizenship to refugees who have made irregular crossings to the UK; notes that this policy further punishes individuals whose claims of fleeing war, persecution, and danger have been upheld by the asylum system; further notes that, due to a lack … |
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Wednesday 9th July 2025
Report - 5th Report - Defence in the Grey Zone Defence Committee Found: Liberal Democrat; Tunbridge Wells) Jesse Norman (Conservative; Hereford and South Herefordshire) Ian Roome |
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Tuesday 8th July 2025
Oral Evidence - Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Defence, and Ministry of Defence The UK contribution to European Security - Defence Committee Found: present: Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Chair); Alex Baker; Lincoln Jopp; Emma Lewell; Mike Martin; Ian Roome |
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Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Oral Evidence - 2025-07-02 14:00:00+01:00 Defence Committee Found: Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Chair); Mr Calvin Bailey; Alex Baker; Lincoln Jopp; Mike Martin; Jesse Norman; Ian Roome |
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Jul. 11 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 11 July 2025 - large print Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Manuela Perteghella Luke Taylor Alison Bennett Dr Danny Chambers Mr Lee Dillon Mr Paul Kohler Ian Roome |
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Jul. 11 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 11 July 2025 Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Manuela Perteghella Luke Taylor Alison Bennett Dr Danny Chambers Mr Lee Dillon Mr Paul Kohler Ian Roome |
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Jul. 11 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 11 July 2025 Victims and Courts Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Murray Rachel Gilmour Tom Gordon Martin Wrigley Calum Miller Charlotte Cane Mr Angus MacDonald Ian Roome |
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Jul. 11 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 11 July 2025 - large print Victims and Courts Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Rachel Gilmour Tom Gordon Martin Wrigley Calum Miller Charlotte Cane Mr Angus MacDonald Ian Roome |
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Jul. 10 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 10 July 2025 - large print Victims and Courts Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Rachel Gilmour Tom Gordon Martin Wrigley Calum Miller Charlotte Cane Mr Angus MacDonald Ian Roome |
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Jul. 10 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 10 July 2025 Victims and Courts Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Murray Rachel Gilmour Tom Gordon Martin Wrigley Calum Miller Charlotte Cane Mr Angus MacDonald Ian Roome |
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Jul. 09 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 9 July 2025 - large print Victims and Courts Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Rachel Gilmour Tom Gordon Martin Wrigley Calum Miller Charlotte Cane Mr Angus MacDonald Ian Roome |
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Jul. 09 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 9 July 2025 Victims and Courts Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Murray Rachel Gilmour Tom Gordon Martin Wrigley Calum Miller Charlotte Cane Mr Angus MacDonald Ian Roome |
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Jul. 08 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 8 July 2025 - large print Victims and Courts Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Rachel Gilmour Tom Gordon Martin Wrigley Calum Miller Charlotte Cane Mr Angus MacDonald Ian Roome |
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Jul. 08 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 8 July 2025 Victims and Courts Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Murray Rachel Gilmour Tom Gordon Martin Wrigley Calum Miller Charlotte Cane Mr Angus MacDonald Ian Roome |
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Jul. 04 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 4 July 2025 Victims and Courts Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Murray Rachel Gilmour Tom Gordon Martin Wrigley Calum Miller Charlotte Cane Mr Angus MacDonald Ian Roome |
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Jun. 18 2025
All proceedings up to 18 June 2025 at Report Stage Crime and Policing Bill 2024-26 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Rupa Huq James MacCleary Peter Prinsley Caroline Voaden Liz Jarvis Sarah Olney Vikki Slade Ian Roome |
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Tuesday 15th July 2025 10 a.m. Defence Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Oral Evidence - 2025-07-02 14:00:00+01:00 Defence Committee |
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Tuesday 8th July 2025
Written Evidence - Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) Development Group UKCES0031 - The UK contribution to European Security The UK contribution to European Security - Defence Committee |
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Tuesday 8th July 2025
Correspondence - Letter dated 30th June from MinVP to the Chair regarding the Covenant Legal Duty.pdf Defence Committee |
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Wednesday 9th July 2025
Report - 5th Report - Defence in the Grey Zone Defence Committee |
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Tuesday 8th July 2025
Oral Evidence - Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Defence, and Ministry of Defence The UK contribution to European Security - Defence Committee |
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Tuesday 15th July 2025
Correspondence - Letter dated 11th July to Chair from MoD Permanent Secretary following up on evidence session on 2nd July Defence Committee |