Information between 18th November 2024 - 8th December 2024
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19 Nov 2024 - Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) 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 - 344 Noes - 172 |
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27 Nov 2024 - Finance 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 - 332 Noes - 176 |
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25 Nov 2024 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) 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 - 336 Noes - 175 |
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25 Nov 2024 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill - View Vote Context Ian Roome 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 Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 335 |
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26 Nov 2024 - Tobacco and Vapes Bill - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 38 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 7 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 415 Noes - 47 |
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29 Nov 2024 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 11 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 275 |
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3 Dec 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) 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 - 332 Noes - 189 |
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3 Dec 2024 - Elections (Proportional Representation) - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 138 Noes - 136 |
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3 Dec 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) 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 - 186 Noes - 330 |
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4 Dec 2024 - Employer National Insurance Contributions - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 58 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 165 Noes - 334 |
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4 Dec 2024 - Farming and Inheritance Tax - 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 - 181 Noes - 339 |
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Ian Roome speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Ian Roome contributed 2 speeches (102 words) Wednesday 4th December 2024 - Commons Chamber Scotland Office |
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Ian Roome speeches from: UK Air and Missile Defences
Ian Roome contributed 3 speeches (986 words) Wednesday 27th November 2024 - Westminster Hall Ministry of Defence |
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Ian Roome speeches from: Storm Bert
Ian Roome contributed 1 speech (78 words) Monday 25th November 2024 - Commons Chamber Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
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Ian Roome speeches from: Primary School Breakfast Clubs
Ian Roome contributed 1 speech (78 words) Monday 18th November 2024 - Commons Chamber Department for Education |
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North Devon Hospital
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Wednesday 27th November 2024 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will hold discussions with the NHS England Investment Committee on the time it has taken to review the business case for North Devon District Hospital. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is currently developing their Strategic Outline Case (SOC) for the new North Devon District Hospital scheme. Following approval of their SOC, they will need to develop their Outline Business Case, and then a Full Business Case, prior to commencing construction as soon as possible, as is usual for large infrastructure projects. The New Hospital Programme Investment Committee met in November 2024 and considered the business case put forward by the trust for accommodation on the site. However, the committee recommended that the trust address several conditions for approval. We are working with the trust on options to resubmit the case to the committee in December 2024. |
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Agriculture
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Wednesday 4th December 2024 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to support family farmers. Answered by Daniel Zeichner - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) The Government’s commitment to British farmers, including family farms, remains steadfast. We will always champion British farming to boost rural economic growth, strengthen food security and improve the environment.
In the Budget announced last month, the Government committed £5 billion to the farming budget over two years, including more money than ever for sustainable food production: £1.8 billion for environmental land management schemes in 2025/26. This enables us to keep momentum on the path to a more resilient and sustainable farming sector.
We’re also optimising our farming schemes, so they work efficiently for all farmers, food security and the environment, especially for those that are too often ignored such as small, grassland, upland and tenanted farms.
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Community Development: Finance
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Tuesday 3rd December 2024 Question to the Cabinet Office: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, for what reason funding for community resilience is not a statutory duty with accompanying funding in England and Wales. Answered by Abena Oppong-Asare - Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office) The Civil Contingencies Act and accompanying non-legislative measures deliver a single framework for civil protection in the UK.
The Government has a legal obligation to review the Act every five years. The most recent Review was published in March 2022 and concluded that the Act continues to achieve its stated objectives but also set out recommendations to strengthen the system. The review found no evidence to recommend a statutory duty for community resilience. Several of the mandatory requirements of the Civil Contingencies Act already support community resilience building, including the publication of risk and emergency management information, warning and informing the public about emergencies, and providing business continuity advice for private and voluntary organisations. The National Resilience Standards and the Community Resilience Development Framework set out good practice for Local Resilience Forums to build community resilience.
However, in light of the recent Inquires including COVID and Grenfell, it is right that we seek to continue to improve resilience across the whole of the UK to ensure it meets the needs of the evolving risk landscape. Through the resilience review announced by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster in July, we are considering a range of options for how we can help Local Resilience Forums build resilience throughout their communities.
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Energy: Prices
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Thursday 5th December 2024 Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what fiscal steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help support households with energy bills. Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) The Government is continuing to deliver the Warm Home Discount which provides an annual £150 rebate off energy bills for eligible low-income households.
In November Energy UK, in collaboration with the Government, published a Winter 2024 Commitment which promises £500m of industry support to billpayers this winter. It also outlines how 15 energy suppliers representing almost the entire market will continue to provide a range of financial support tailored to the needs of their customers. |
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Monday 25th November Emergency response to Storm Bert in the South West 21 signatures (Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) That this House notes the bravery of the UK's Emergency Services in response to Storm Bert, which included more than four hundred water incidents that have taken place in Devon and Somerset alone over this past weekend; acknowledges that resources for emergency services remain under immense pressure; and believes that … |
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Wednesday 18th December Ian Roome signed this EDM on Friday 20th December 2024 16 signatures (Most recent: 20 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley) That this House notes with serious concern recent reports of high-profile individuals and international entities exploring avenues to influence UK political parties and elections, raising questions about the robustness of current electoral laws in preventing foreign interference; recognises the essential role of transparent and accountable political financing in preserving public … |
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Wednesday 18th December Ian Roome signed this EDM on Friday 20th December 2024 13 signatures (Most recent: 21 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House recognises the importance of eating a healthy and nutritious lunch; further recognises that poor diet is now the biggest risk for preventable disease, placing a huge strain on the NHS; notes that the number of food-secure households decreased by 2% according to the UK Food Security Report … |
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Monday 16th December Ian Roome signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th December 2024 Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell 23 signatures (Most recent: 19 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House congratulates comedian Chris McCausland for his outstanding victory as the first blind contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, alongside his dance partner Dianne Buswell; commends McCausland for his determination and warmth, which endeared him to millions of viewers, with more than 8 million watching the final; acknowledges that … |
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Monday 16th December Ian Roome signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th December 2024 St Albans Interfaith League and support for inter-faith initiatives 10 signatures (Most recent: 17 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That this House recognises that events abroad can and do have an impact on community tensions and cohesion in the UK; condemns rising levels of antisemitism and Islamophobia; regrets that a number of inter-faith networks and initiatives have broken down in recent months; praises the leadership shown by faith and … |
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Monday 16th December Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th December 2024 8 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House notes the contribution of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace; recognises the tournament's positive impact on the festive sporting and television schedule; and further recognises the importance of darts to the sporting and cultural life of our nation. |
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Monday 16th December Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th December 2024 Renewal of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme 15 signatures (Most recent: 19 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House notes with concern that the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme is due to expire in March 2025; notes that the scheme enables congregations of all faiths to recover the Value Added Tax costs of vital repairs to their listed buildings, making it the most universal and … |
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Thursday 12th December Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 16th December 2024 29 signatures (Most recent: 19 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Claire Young (Liberal Democrat - Thornbury and Yate) That this House notes the work of the emergency services and first responders in the wake of Storms Bert and Darragh; acknowledges that resources for emergency services remain under immense pressure; further acknowledges that future incidents of poor weather and flooding will become more common due to the impacts of … |
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Wednesday 11th December Ian Roome signed this EDM on Thursday 12th December 2024 Peace, democracy and accountability in Syria 18 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House welcomes the sudden collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria as a turning point for the country and the wider Middle East; acknowledges the immense suffering endured by the Syrian people under a dictator who employed chemical weapons, waged brutal campaigns against civilians, and suppressed calls for … |
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Wednesday 11th December Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th December 2024 Role of small family farms in Somerset 18 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House recognises the crucial role small family farms in Somerset play in the UK’s agricultural sector, contributing to food production, environmental sustainability and rural employment; commends the environmental and economic benefits of family farms in Somerset, which produce £500 million worth of food annually, employing over 10,000 people; … |
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Monday 9th December Ian Roome signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th December 2024 Review into breast cancer screening 45 signatures (Most recent: 19 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House recognises the worrying rise in breast cancer cases in younger women; notes with concern that breast cancer accounts for 43% of all cancers diagnosed in women aged 25-49, yet women wait until they are 50 or older to begin routine screening; urges everyone to work together to … |
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Monday 9th December Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th December 2024 37 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne) That this House acknowledges the pervasive and deeply harmful impact of domestic abuse on survivors; notes that, while the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 defines domestic abuse, there is no specific criminal offence for domestic abuse in England and Wales; further notes that many domestic abuse cases are prosecuted under broader … |
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Thursday 10th October Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 9th December 2024 UN Special Rapporteur's report on atrocity crimes in Iran 106 signatures (Most recent: 21 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East) That this House welcomes the landmark Atrocity Crimes report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran, published by the OHCHR in July 2024, which sheds light on grave human rights violations, including the 1988 massacre of political prisoners; notes that the report states that … |
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Friday 6th December Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th December 2024 Apprenticeships in the trades industry 16 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House notes with concern the challenges faced by trades people across the country in recruiting and maintaining apprentices; acknowledges the vital role trades people play in the UK’s economy and society; celebrates the value of trade apprenticeships; recognises the need for better engagement from schools to promote and … |
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Tuesday 3rd December Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th December 2024 Bowel Cancer UK report into NHS services 41 signatures (Most recent: 20 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham) That this House recognises bowel cancer as the second biggest cancer killer, with over 13,500 people tragically dying from bowel cancer each year in England alone; acknowledges the findings from Bowel Cancer UK’s report entitled Delivering the ambitions of the NHS Long Term Plan: A review of progress of bowel … |
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Monday 2nd December Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd December 2024 26 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House congratulates Bath Philharmonia Young Carers' Choir on the release of their single Love is Enough; wishes them luck in the race for this year’s Christmas number one; recognises the talent and hard work of the six current and former young carers who wrote the single; highlights the … |
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Wednesday 27th November Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 28th November 2024 Potential closure of post offices 35 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That this House recognises the importance of Post Office branches across the UK; believes that they form a vital part of our local communities and highstreets with millions of people depending on them; recognises the importance of Post Offices as community hubs, providing access to communication, banking and other vital … |
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Wednesday 27th November Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 28th November 2024 Assistance and access for disabled people at railway stations 32 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House is gravely concerned by the challenges disabled people face in getting support at railway stations, particularly in rural constituencies such as Yeovil; expresses alarm at the absence of available assistance staff in stations such as Yeovil Penn Mill; notes with concern that only one in four train … |
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Tuesday 26th November Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 27th November 2024 36 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House notes that Wednesday 27 November marks Fuel Poverty Awareness Day; remarks with grave concern that this winter will leave thousands of people cold and hungry; further notes that homelessness in the UK is at a record high and an estimated six million households are in fuel poverty; … |
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Monday 25th November Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th November 2024 Reducing the age for bowel cancer screening offered on the NHS 21 signatures (Most recent: 9 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) That this House recognises the hard work of Stephen Rippington, who whilst battling against bowel cancer, was active in raising awareness for the disease both within his local area and online, and his wife Jessica who has raised over £10,000 for bowel cancer research; notes that 1 in 4 diagnoses … |
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Thursday 21st November Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 25th November 2024 30 signatures (Most recent: 10 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross) That this house recognises the importance of carers in the UK, in the light of Carers Rights Day; in addition acknowledges the poor working conditions and low pay that carers struggle with; highlights the value of carers to societies across the UK; notes that while the recent budget has added … |
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Wednesday 13th November Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 25th November 2024 Implications for rural communities of the Autumn Budget 2024 24 signatures (Most recent: 2 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises the vital contribution that British farmers make to our economy, environment and food security; understands that the farming industry has suffered from the botched trade deals that the former Conservative government negotiated and the poorly managed transition to Environmental Land Management schemes, increases in input costs, … |
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Wednesday 20th November Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 25th November 2024 38 signatures (Most recent: 10 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House notes with dismay that emergency departments across England are in a state of crisis after years of neglect and failure by the last Conservative government; commends the hard work of all emergency service workers that despite extremely tough working conditions save thousands of lives every day; notes … |
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Wednesday 20th November Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 25th November 2024 28 signatures (Most recent: 10 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset) That this House recognises the impact of the recent 50% rise in the bus fare cap to communities across the country; pays particular attention to its impact on rural communities in the South West; recognises the crucial role that buses play in people’s accessibility to work and leisure; recognises the … |
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Wednesday 20th November Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 25th November 2024 38 signatures (Most recent: 10 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat - Wimbledon) That this House notes the £2 bus fare cap helps millions of bus users with the cost of living and encourages higher ridership; further notes the upcoming fare cap hike will significantly increase costs for bus users and make bus travel less accessible, especially in rural areas; regrets the steep … |
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Thursday 21st November Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 25th November 2024 41 signatures (Most recent: 10 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House celebrates Carers Rights Day; recognises the hard and vital work unpaid carers do caring for their loved ones; notes that carers across the country support the wellbeing of millions of the most vulnerable in our society and contribute £184bn to the UK economy; further notes that health … |
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Monday 11th November Ian Roome signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th November 2024 Contribution of animals to the Armed Forces 16 signatures (Most recent: 13 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne) That this House recognises that, alongside the extraordinary human contribution to the war effort in WWI and WWII, there was also an extraordinary animal effort, including the services of 8 million horses and countless mules that died in WWI, the services of 300,000 pigeons that served Britain in WWI and … |
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UK Air and Missile Defences
43 speeches (13,053 words) Wednesday 27th November 2024 - Westminster Hall Ministry of Defence Mentions: 1: James Cartlidge (Con - South Suffolk) Member for North Devon (Ian Roome) made a good point that GCAP, which I support, is way off in the future - Link to Speech |
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Tuesday 3rd December 2024
Oral Evidence - Strategic Defence Review, and Strategic Defence Review Defence Committee Found: Dhesi (Chair); Mr Calvin Bailey; Alex Baker; Lincoln Jopp; Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck; Mike Martin; Ian Roome |
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Thursday 21st November 2024
Oral Evidence - Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Defence, and Ministry of Defence Defence Committee Found: Calvin Bailey; Alex Baker; Lincoln Jopp; Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck; Mike Martin; Jesse Norman; Ian Roome |
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Thursday 21st November 2024 10 a.m. Defence Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Introductory Session with the Secretary of State for Defence At 10:30am: Oral evidence Rt Hon John Healey MP - Secretary of State at Ministry of Defence David Williams CB - Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Defence Lieutenant General Sir Rob Magowan KCB CBE - Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Military Capability) at Ministry of Defence View calendar |
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Tuesday 3rd December 2024 10 a.m. Defence Committee - Oral evidence Subject: One-off Session on the Strategic Defence Review At 10:30am: Oral evidence The Rt Hon. the Lord Robertson of Port Ellen KT - Lead Reviewer at Strategic Defence Review General Sir Richard Barrons - Reviewer at Strategic Defence Review View calendar |
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Tuesday 10th December 2024 10 a.m. Defence Committee - Oral evidence Subject: One-off session on Ukraine: 1000 days on At 10:30am: Oral evidence Dr Patricia Lewis - Former Director of the International Security Programme at Chatham House Air Marshal Edward Stringer (Ret'd) CB, CBE - Senior Fellow at Policy Exchange Orysia Lutsevych OBE - Deputy Director of the Russia and Eurasia Programme at Chatham House View calendar |
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Tuesday 17th December 2024 10 a.m. Defence Committee - Oral evidence Subject: MoD Annual Report and Accounts 2023-24 At 10:30am: Oral evidence David Williams - Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Defence Lieutenant General Sir Robert Magowan KCB CBE - Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Military Capability) at Ministry of Defence Andy Start - Chief Executive (Defence Equipment and Support) at Ministry of Defence Aneen Blackmore - Director General Finance at Ministry of Defence View calendar |
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Thursday 21st November 2024
Oral Evidence - Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Defence, and Ministry of Defence Defence Committee |
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Tuesday 26th November 2024
Correspondence - Letter to Chair from the Ombudsman Association regarding the Armed Forces Commissioner Bill Defence Committee |
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Tuesday 3rd December 2024
Oral Evidence - Strategic Defence Review, and Strategic Defence Review Defence Committee |
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Tuesday 10th December 2024
Correspondence - Letter from Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry to Chair regarding launch of the Defence Industrial Strategy Statement of Intent Defence Committee |
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Wednesday 11th December 2024
Report - 1st Report – Service Accommodation Defence Committee |
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Tuesday 10th December 2024
Oral Evidence - Policy Exchange, Chatham House, and Chatham House Defence Committee |
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Tuesday 10th December 2024
Oral Evidence - Policy Exchange, Chatham House, and Chatham House Defence Committee |
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3 Dec 2024
The UK contribution to European Security Defence Committee (Select) Not accepting submissions This inquiry will examine the UK’s contribution to European Security. It will examine the UK's contribution to NATO and its bilateral defence relationships with other European countries. This inquiry will look at the UK's contribution to multilateral frameworks outside of NATO. In addition, it will explore the UK's NATO and non-NATO European commitments. The inquiry will also examine where the UK provides niche capabilities and where other European Allies might be relied upon to provide them. The inquiry will assess UK Defence’s standing in the region and whether the UK's contribution to European security is both cohesive and effective. |
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13 Dec 2024
The Armed Forces Covenant Defence Committee (Select) Not accepting submissions This inquiry will examine the Armed Forces Covenant, the UK’s commitment to ensuring that members of the Armed Forces community are supported and treated fairly. The inquiry will explore whether the Covenant is working, examine areas where serving or former personnel and their families continue to face difficulties, and consider how the Covenant might be updated or expanded in scope. The Government has indicated that changes to the Covenant could be brought in during the next Parliamentary session as part of the next Armed Forces Bill; the recommendations of this inquiry will be able to inform that legislation. The Committee has written to the Secretary of State to request that serving personnel be allowed to contribute evidence to this inquiry. The Committee is awaiting a decision from the Secretary of State. |