Information between 24th January 2025 - 23rd February 2025
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28 Jan 2025 - Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 60 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 181 Noes - 322 |
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28 Jan 2025 - Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords] - 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 - 180 Noes - 325 |
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28 Jan 2025 - Women’s State Pension Age (Ombudsman Report and Compensation Scheme) - 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 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 0 |
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28 Jan 2025 - Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Ian Roome voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 73 Noes - 321 |
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3 Feb 2025 - Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) 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 - 343 Noes - 87 |
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Ian Roome speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Ian Roome contributed 1 speech (93 words) Wednesday 29th January 2025 - Commons Chamber Wales Office |
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Ian Roome speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Ian Roome contributed 2 speeches (65 words) Monday 27th January 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Education |
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Typhoon Aircraft: Exports
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Monday 27th January 2025 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential demand for Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 4+ (a) in (b) beyond 2025. Answered by Maria Eagle - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) The Ministry of Defence continually reviews the demand for Combat Aircraft, including through the ongoing Strategic Defence Review. UK Combat Aircraft will be required to operate in increasingly demanding threat environments. The UK Combat Air strategy recognises this changing threat and determines our mix of 4th and 5th generation aircraft mix, in order to provide the UK the most relevant and capable force mix. As part of the four Partner-Nation Eurofighter Programme, the UK is committed to upgrades to ensure the Typhoon aircraft remains competitive into the future, including the introduction of the European Common Radar Standard 2 radar.
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Hospitals: Construction
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Monday 27th January 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what his Department's definition of pre-construction works is in the context of Wave 3 of the New Hospital Programme Review. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) Pre-construction works are carried out prior to main construction commencing and include a wide range of activity including business case development, enabling works, site surveys, and design and planning work for the new hospital. |
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Shipbuilding
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Tuesday 28th January 2025 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his department is taking to maintain UK shipbuilding (a) capacity and (b) skills, in the context of Harland & Wolff entering administration. Answered by Maria Eagle - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) The Government remains fully committed to delivering a thriving UK shipbuilding sector and recognises the vital role shipbuilding and its skilled workforce plays in the economic prosperity and growth of the UK. Navantia's purchase of Harland and Wolff is a significant investment into the UK's industrial base and demonstrates Navantia UK's continuing commitment to the UK. The Government is confident that this market-led solution is positive for Harland and Wolff and the shipbuilding industry more broadly, and provides the best opportunity to sustain essential sovereign shipbuilding capacity and capability for future Naval work. This Government is committed to working with the whole shipbuilding industry, Navantia UK included, in supporting jobs and sustaining and growing our shipbuilding sector across the UK.
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Type 23 Frigates
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Tuesday 28th January 2025 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reasons Type 23 Frigate HMS Sutherland has not returned to sea. Answered by Maria Eagle - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) HMS SUTHERLAND is reaching the end of her life extension refit. Once this is complete, she will undertake a period of force generation and assurance ahead of assuming readiness for routine and contingent tasking. |
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Hospitals: Construction
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Monday 3rd February 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 potential increased maintenance costs for NHS Hospitals whose construction projects have been delayed under(a) wave 2 and (b) wave 3 of the New Hospital Programme review. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) The safety of National Health Service staff and patients is of vital importance to the Government. That is why repairing and rebuilding our hospital estate is a key part of our ambition to create an NHS that is fit for the future through our 10-Year Health Plan. The New Hospital Programme review considered the clinical impacts of the quality of the estate as part of the prioritisation exercise involving a multi-criteria decision support analysis tool. Integrated care boards will collectively receive over £4 billion in annual capital allocations in 2025/26. These allocations are managed at a local level, with funds allocated according to local priorities, including estate maintenance works. In addition, my Rt. Hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer also committed over £1 billion to make inroads into the backlog of critical maintenance and to tackle dangerous reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete. Further detail on funding will follow at the earliest opportunity, including local capital allocations and national capital programmes for 2025 to 2026, as part of NHS planning guidance. Capital funding levels for future years will be determined through the current Spending Review which concludes in June 2025. Future Spending Reviews will consider needs across the NHS estate, including hospitals whose constructions have been delayed. |
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Hospitals: Repairs and Maintenance
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Wednesday 29th January 2025 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 increase (a) planned and (b) preventative maintenance at NHS hospitals impacted by delays to the New Hospital Programme. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) Repairing and rebuilding our hospital estate is a key part of our ambition to create a National Health Service that is fit for the future through our 10-Year Health Plan. Integrated care boards will continue to receive annual capital allocations. These allocations are managed at a local level, with funds allocated according to local priorities, including for estate maintenance works. In addition, my Rt. Hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer also announced over £1 billion to make inroads into the backlog of critical maintenance and to tackle dangerous reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete. Further details on funding will follow at the earliest opportunity, including local capital allocations and national capital programmes for 2025 to 2026, as part of NHS planning guidance. Capital funding levels for future years will be determined through the current Spending Review, which concludes in June 2025. |
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Armed Forces Compensation Scheme: Widowed People
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Thursday 30th January 2025 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many death-in-service payments are paid to the families of deceased armed forces personnel each year. Answered by Al Carns - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for Veterans) The Ministry of Defence administer three schemes which compensate for those whose death was caused by service.
War Pension Scheme (WPS)
The WPS is a provision for individuals whose spouse's demise was either caused or expedited due to their service. It is essential to note that the fatal injury or the death itself must have transpired before 6 April 2005. This data includes payments made to widows or widowers of service members who perished not only during service but also post-service, if their death was a direct result of their service.
As of 31 March 2024, the WPS accounted for 9,884 widows or widowers receiving payments.
For a comprehensive overview of these figures over the past five years, as of 31 March each year, please refer to the WPS Accredited Official Statistic Supplementary Tables (Table 9) via the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/war-pensions-scheme-statistics-2024
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS)
The AFCS was established to support personnel whose injury or death was a direct consequence of their service on or after 6 April 2005. It's important to clarify that these figures encompass payments made to the families of those who not only died while in service, but also those who passed away post-service due to service-related causes.
As of 31 March 2024, the AFCS reported that 322 spouses and 232 children were receiving a Survivor's Guaranteed Income Payment.
For a detailed breakdown of these figures from 2006 to 2024, as of 31 March each year, please refer to the AFCS Accredited Official Statistic Supplementary Tables (Table 15) available at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/armed-forces-compensation-scheme-statistics-index
Armed Forces Pension Scheme (AFPS)
Under this scheme, since January 2020 until December 2024, 161 Death-in-Service (DIS) payments have been made to the Next-of-Kin/Executors /Solicitors. This is broken down in the table below:
The total amounts of the DIS lump sum, paid per annum, is made up of individual payments each month to the estates of deceased Service Personnel (Officers and Other Ranks) from the Army, Navy and RAF who died whilst still in Service.
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Armed Forces: Television Licences
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Tuesday 11th February 2025 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has had discussions with the TV Licensing Agency on (a) discounts and (b) exemptions from the TV licence for armed forces personnel in service accommodation. Answered by Al Carns - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for Veterans) The Ministry of Defence has neither held discussions, nor has any current plan to hold discussions, with the TV Licencing Agency regarding an Armed Forces discount to the TV Licence or an exemption for personnel living in Service accommodation. |
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Armed Forces: Housing
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Tuesday 11th February 2025 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many armed forces personnel live in service accommodation. Answered by Al Carns - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for Veterans) As of 6 February 2025, there was a total of 113,461 Armed Forces personnel living in Service accommodation. This figure includes both Single Living Accommodation occupancy and Service Family Accommodation occupancy. |
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Ministry of Defence: Contracts
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Wednesday 12th February 2025 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to make the process of tending for his Department's contracts is more accessible to SMEs. Answered by Maria Eagle - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) hold a crucial place in UK defence. They are the backbone of the UK economy and vital to delivering the innovation, expertise and agility we need now and in the future. Consideration of SMEs is a key element in our development of the forthcoming Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS). Through this we will consider how we better support SMEs, reduce barriers and set the conditions that unlock the full potential of SMEs to innovate at pace and seize future opportunities. A revised SME Action Plan will follow the DIS with the aim to improve engagement and increase Ministry of Defence (MOD) direct spend with SMEs.
In the meantime, the Procurement at MOD page on the gov.uk website contains detailed information for SMEs looking to become a supplier or contractor in defence. https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence/about/procurement |
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Apprentices: Finance
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Wednesday 12th February 2025 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent discussions her Department has had with Skills England on potential changes to the funding of apprenticeships. Answered by Janet Daby - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) Apprenticeships and skills will play a critical part in the government’s mission to drive growth across the country, supporting people to get better jobs and improve their standard of living. The government has established Skills England to form a coherent national picture of skills gaps and help shape the technical education system so that it is responsive to skills needs. This will include advising on priorities for the new growth and skills offer. Skills England engaged with employers and other key partners regarding early priorities for the new growth and skills offer, including proposals to ask more employers to step forward and fund more level 7 apprenticeships themselves. Skills England spoke to over 700 stakeholders before Christmas as part of their engagement exercise, and have shared their findings with the department. Its findings from this engagement process will be published in early 2025. |
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Life Expectancy
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Monday 17th February 2025 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 reduce the gap in healthy life expectancy between regions in England. Answered by Ashley Dalton - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) The Government recognises that health inequalities in the United Kingdom are stark, with life expectancy differing dramatically between and within communities. At the heart of our Health Mission is a focus on addressing the social determinants of health, with the goal of halving the gap in healthy life expectancy between regions of England, so more people live longer and in good health. Work is currently underway across the Department and with NHS England and the regional Directors of Public Health to develop approaches to address regional health inequalities. In line with the Government’s Health Mission, the Department’s goal is to create a more equitable healthcare system that leaves no person or community behind. |
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Housing: Construction
Asked by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) Thursday 20th February 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of the readiness of the construction industry to help meet her housing targets. Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 28369 on 13 February 2025. |
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Thursday 6th March Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 7th March 2025 Covid-19 Day of Reflection 2025 14 signatures (Most recent: 7 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House recognises 9 March as the Covid-19 Day of Reflection, a time to remember the lives lost during the pandemic and to acknowledge the profound impact on families, communities, and frontline workers; pays tribute to those who worked tirelessly to protect public health and support those affected; regrets … |
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Wednesday 5th March Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 6th March 2025 South West Blood Bikes' volunteers 6 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House celebrates the work of South West Blood Bikes as they complete their 350th delivery in support of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; recognises the vital role of their dedicated volunteers in providing this free emergency courier service across Devon, ensuring the timely transport of blood, … |
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Tuesday 4th March Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th March 2025 13 signatures (Most recent: 7 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Ian Sollom (Liberal Democrat - St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire) That this House welcomes Colleges Week 2025 from 3-7 March 2025; celebrates the impact colleges have on local communities across the country in building brighter futures for their students and staff; and calls on the Government to address the persistent underfunding of further education colleges in the forthcoming Spending Review … |
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Monday 3rd March Ian Roome signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th March 2025 11 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House recognises the vital work carried out by primary healthcare professionals in sustaining the NHS; notes that primary care services provide essential health and social care to communities across the country; commends the nine GP practices in Newbury for their role as the first point of contact for … |
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Monday 3rd March Ian Roome signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th March 2025 Shortages of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy 30 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester) That this House expresses deep concern over the ongoing shortage of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT), a vital medication relied upon by 61,000 people across the UK, including those with pancreatic cancer and pancreatic exocrine insufficiency; notes with alarm that PERT shortages are predicted to continue until 2026, with no … |
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Wednesday 26th February Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 3rd March 2025 Impact of tool theft on tradespeople 25 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrat - Sutton and Cheam) That this House notes the financial and emotional toll of tool theft on tradespeople; acknowledges that replacing stolen equipment can be costly, often leading to economic hardship for small businesses; highlights that theft results in cancelled jobs and loss of income; recognises the stress caused by dealing with theft and … |
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Thursday 27th February Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 3rd March 2025 21 signatures (Most recent: 7 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House notes the unprecedented decision of social care providers to protest outside Parliament; believes this must be a wake-up call for the Government on the disastrous state of adult social care; echoes their plea to save the sector from total collapse; further notes that inadequate social care accounts … |
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Tuesday 25th February Ian Roome signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th February 2025 National Fish and Chip Awards 2025 13 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House celebrates the National Fish and Chip Awards 2025, recognising the vital role of fish and chip businesses in the economy, hospitality sector, and local communities; acknowledges the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) for its work in supporting and promoting the fish and chip industry; congratulates Pier … |
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Tuesday 25th February Ian Roome signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th February 2025 Regional Inequalities in energy pricing 40 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House acknowledges the severe disparity in energy costs between mains gas and electricity, which disproportionately affects rural communities and high rise buildings across the UK; notes that while renewable electricity is cheaper to generate, market structures result in electricity consumers paying significantly more than those using mains gas; … |
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Monday 24th February Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th February 2025 14 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises hill farming to be critical to the protection and restoration of beautiful British upland farmland; acknowledges the world class standards of animal husbandry and food production practised by British upland farmers; notes that hill farmers work to improve biodiversity through sheep grazing and the protection of … |
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Monday 24th February Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th February 2025 30 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House recognises the vital contribution of British farmers to food security, environmental protection, and rural communities; notes with great concern that 30% of farms failed to make profit in 2023/24 and the UK has seen a 5.8% decline in dairy producers; acknowledges farmers are being forced to diversify … |
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Monday 24th February Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th February 2025 12 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall) That this House congratulates Cornwall Air Ambulance for its outstanding achievements in 2024, having successfully completed over 1,000 missions, including 445 trauma-related incidents, 327 medical emergencies, and 274 cardiac arrests; recognises the invaluable work of the charity's critical care team, which has also delivered 19 blood transfusions at the scenes … |
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Thursday 13th February Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 24th February 2025 Prostate cancer screening and men's health support 22 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House acknowledges the vital work of the South Warwickshire Prostate Cancer Support Group in raising awareness of prostate cancer and supporting those affected; recognises the urgent need for a National Prostate Cancer Screening Programme to improve early detection and save lives; calls for enhanced GP training on PSA … |
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Wednesday 12th February Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 13th February 2025 Contribution of tourism to Devon 5 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2025)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House recognises the immense contribution of the tourism industry to the economy and culture of Devon, an area renowned for its stunning coastline, rich history, and vibrant attractions; celebrates the outstanding work of local businesses and visitor attractions, including Paignton Zoo, a renowned centre for global wildlife conservation … |
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Wednesday 5th February Ian Roome signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th February 2025 38 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House acknowledges the inherent risks undertaken by police officers, firefighters, paramedics and other members of the emergency services in the line of duty; notes that severe injuries sustained in the line of duty can prematurely end their careers; further notes with concern that current recognition for such sacrifices … |
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Tuesday 11th February Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th February 2025 16 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) That this House notes that military sexual trauma refers to rape, sexual assault or sexual harassment experienced during military service; further notes that it is distinct owing to the self-contained nature of military life, the unique pressures of military training environments and operational theatres, professional and social hierarchical structures and … |
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Monday 10th February Ian Roome signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th February 2025 39 signatures (Most recent: 7 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House acknowledges the abject failure of the last Conservative Government to meet NHS targets; notes that this failure reflected devastating mismanagement which left hospitals crumbling, operations cancelled, pensioners treated on trolleys in corridors, and doctors and nurses at breaking point; further notes that our NHS was once the … |
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Monday 10th February Ian Roome signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th February 2025 Royal Mail's universal service obligation 37 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset) That this House expresses its concern over Ofcom’s proposed changes to Royal Mail’s universal service obligation which would allow Royal Mail to alternate second-class deliveries, scrap second-class deliveries on Saturday and reduce delivery targets for first and second-class post; acknowledges the importance of a reliable Royal Mail service for rural … |
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Monday 10th February Ian Roome signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th February 2025 23 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises the growing participation of women and girls in football and the need for better accessibility to appropriate footwear; notes with concern that while female football boots can be purchased online from major retailers, there is often a very restricted range and a general absence from high … |
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Wednesday 5th February Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 10th February 2025 35 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House celebrates Children’s Mental Health Week 2025, running from 3 to 9 February; notes with concern that 50% of children and young people with lifetime mental health problems first experience symptoms by the age of 14; further notes that this year's theme is Know Yourself, Grow Yourself, which … |
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Thursday 6th February Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 10th February 2025 35 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2025) 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 5th February Ian Roome signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th February 2025 76 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House believes that President Trump’s proposals for Gaza are dangerously irresponsible; recognises the need to uphold the rights and security of all citizens in Israel and Palestine; notes with concern that President Trump’s approach demonstrates total disregard for the rights and aspirations of the Palestinian people; acknowledges the … |
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Tuesday 4th February Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th February 2025 32 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House marks World Cancer Day on 4 February 2025 and acknowledges the profound impact cancer has on individuals, families, and friends across the UK; recognises the courage and resilience of those living with cancer and the immeasurable support provided by loved ones; further recognises those who have sadly … |
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Tuesday 4th February Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th February 2025 26 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House recognises the urgent and growing challenge posed by drug-resistant superbugs emerging from the conflict in Ukraine and elsewhere, which have significantly impacted patient treatment and healthcare systems across Europe; acknowledges the severity of injuries sustained in the war and the subsequent need for medical care across multiple … |
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Tuesday 4th February Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th February 2025 33 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House notes the appalling state of repair of NHS hospitals across the country; notes that the NHS maintenance backlog has reached £13.8bn; further notes that decaying and inadequate facilities threaten the safety of patients and staff; believes it is an outrage that overcrowded hospitals must close operating theatres … |
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Tuesday 4th February Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th February 2025 National Apprenticeships Week 2025 38 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Ian Sollom (Liberal Democrat - St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire) That this House welcomes National Apprenticeship Week from the 10th to the 14th February 2025; celebrates the positive impact apprenticeships have on the British economy; further welcomes any events in recognition of National Apprenticeship Week 2025; and encourages more businesses to consider the benefits of taking on apprentices within the … |
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Monday 3rd February Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th February 2025 World Cancer Day and Leukaemia UK’s Take Action, Save Lives report 44 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham) That this House recognises that World Cancer Day is held on 4 February; welcomes the launch of Leukaemia UK’s report, Take Action, Save Lives, which highlights the need for a National Cancer Strategy with commitments to save and improve the lives of those affected by leukaemia; notes that nearly 60,000 … |
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Tuesday 28th January Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 3rd February 2025 Hayes School outstanding Ofsted rating 6 signatures (Most recent: 5 Feb 2025)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House congratulates Hayes School in Paignton on achieving a fantastic result in their recent Ofsted inspection with many areas, such as education quality, student behaviour, and leadership, receiving an outstanding evaluation; recognises the hard work, dedication, and commitment of the teachers, staff, and leadership team at Hayes School, … |
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Thursday 30th January Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 3rd February 2025 Impact of Storm Herminia in Somerset and the South West 13 signatures (Most recent: 5 Feb 2025)Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House is concerned by the impact of the flash flooding caused by Storm Herminia in Somerset and the South West; notes that communities in South Petherton, Chard, and Ilminster were some of the worst affected; thanks the Emergency Services and Somerset Council personnel for their bravery and tireless … |
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Thursday 30th January Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 3rd February 2025 40 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester) That this House notes the devastating toll of deaths and trauma in childbirth on families across the country; further notes that the Care Quality Commission investigation of over 100 maternity units found that 65% are not sufficiently safe; notes that maternity services are afflicted by low staff morale, burnout, absenteeism, … |
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Wednesday 29th January Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 3rd February 2025 Free-to-air television coverage of the Six Nations 32 signatures (Most recent: 7 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House recognises the unique place of the Six Nations Championship within the cultural life of each of the four nations of the UK; believes that, given the special national interest, free-to-air live television coverage of the Championship must be protected; notes with grave concern recent reports that rights … |
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Wednesday 29th January Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 30th January 2025 Coastal erosion in north Norfolk 11 signatures (Most recent: 5 Feb 2025)Tabled by: Steff Aquarone (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk) That this House notes with concern the erosion of the north Norfolk coastline, in Happisburgh, Trimingham and other small villages; recognises that this coastline is the fastest eroding in north-west Europe; acknowledges that these communities are at the frontline of the climate emergency; further notes that the oldest human footprints … |
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Wednesday 29th January Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 30th January 2025 Dinosaur trackway discovery in Ardley, Oxfordshire 22 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House commends researchers from the Universities of Oxford and Birmingham on uncovering and excavating the largest known dinosaur footprint site in the UK, traversed by some of the Middle Jurassic period's biggest dinosaurs; notes the continuity of significant palaeontological discoveries in the region, dating back to William Buckland's … |
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Monday 27th January Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th January 2025 Preventing sudden deaths from undiagnosed heart conditions 27 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes with concern that at least 12 young people die each week in the UK from undiagnosed heart conditions, often without symptoms; highlights that these conditions can often be detected through simple electrocardiogram screenings; calls for greater awareness of cardiac health in schools, universities and grassroots sports, … |
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Thursday 23rd January Ian Roome signed this EDM on Monday 27th January 2025 36 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot) That this House believes there needs to be a proper independent parking regulator, with appropriate powers to regulate fees, enforcement and appeals. |
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Friday 24th January Ian Roome signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 27th January 2025 Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2025 38 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset) That this House commemorates Cervical Cancer Prevention Week which has just passed; celebrates the progress the UK has made in routine cervical screening, known as smear tests, for women and HPV vaccinations for young girls and boys; remains committed to increasing the uptake of cervical screening as well as HPV … |
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Thursday 23rd January Ian Roome signed this EDM on Friday 24th January 2025 Publication of fuel court prices 29 signatures (Most recent: 11 Feb 2025)Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot) That this House calls on the Government to commit to the pump watch petrol price comparison platform, as recommended by the Competition and Markets Authority. |
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Thursday 23rd January Ian Roome signed this EDM on Friday 24th January 2025 22 signatures (Most recent: 10 Feb 2025) Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House acknowledges the inadequate rail services in rural areas such as those on the Salisbury to Exeter railway line, which serves West Dorset constituency; calls on the Government to act on the analysis and recommendations of the Connecting South West England Report from Greengauge 21 on much-needed electrification … |
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131 speeches (9,468 words) Wednesday 29th January 2025 - Commons Chamber Wales Office Mentions: 1: Ed Davey (LD - Kingston and Surbiton) Friend the Member for North Devon (Ian Roome) and I recently visited a hospital in Barnstaple, a surgeon - Link to Speech |
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Tuesday 4th February 2025
Oral Evidence - The Royal British Legion, and Cobseo The Armed Forces Covenant - Defence Committee Found: Q21 Ian Roome: My question is a free-for-all, so you can relax. |
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Tuesday 28th January 2025
Oral Evidence - Chatham House, and Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) The UK contribution to European Security - Defence Committee Found: Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Chair); Mr Calvin Bailey; Alex Baker; Lincoln Jopp; Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck; Ian Roome |
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Typhoon Aircraft
Asked by: James Cartlidge (Conservative - South Suffolk) Monday 3rd February 2025 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of extending the out-of-service date of the Eurofighter Typhoon. Answered by Maria Eagle - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 27 January 2024 to Question 25025 to the hon. Member for North Devon (Ian Roome). |
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SME participation in defence procurement - CDP-2025-0020
Jan. 23 2025 Found: Defence: Procurement 19 Dec 2024 | 19818 Asked by: Ian Roome To ask the Secretary of State for |
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Tuesday 11th March 2025 12:30 p.m. Defence Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The Armed Forces Covenant View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 25th February 2025 10 a.m. Defence Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 25th February 2025 10 a.m. Defence Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The Armed Forces Covenant At 10:30am: Oral evidence Lt Cdr (Retd) Susie Hamilton - Scottish Veterans Commissioner at Office of the Scottish Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone - Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner at Office of the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner Col. James Phillips - Veterans Commissioner for Wales at Office of the Veterans Commissioner for Wales At 11:30am: Oral evidence Mike Callaghan - Policy Manager at Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) Cllr Lis Burnett - Presiding Member at Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) Kate Davies - Director of Health and Justice at Armed Forces and Sexual Assault Services Commissioning Cllr David Fothergill - Chair of the Community Wellbeing Board at Local Government Association (LGA) View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 25th February 2025 10 a.m. Defence Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The Armed Forces Covenant At 10:30am: Oral evidence Lt Cdr (Retd) Susie Hamilton - Scottish Veterans Commissioner at Office of the Scottish Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone - Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner at Office of the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner Col. James Phillips - Veterans Commissioner for Wales at Office of the Veterans Commissioner for Wales At 11:30am: Oral evidence Mike Callaghan - Policy Manager at Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) Councillor Lis Burnett - Presiding Member at Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) Kate Davies - Director of Health and Justice at Armed Forces and Sexual Assault Services Commissioning Councillor David Fothergill - Chair of the Community Wellbeing Board at Local Government Association (LGA) View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 25th February 2025 10 a.m. Defence Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The Armed Forces Covenant At 10:30am: Oral evidence Lt Cdr (Retd) Susie Hamilton - Scottish Veterans Commissioner at Office of the Scottish Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone - Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner at Office of the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner Col. James Phillips - Veterans Commissioner for Wales at Office of the Veterans Commissioner for Wales At 11:30am: Oral evidence Mike Callaghan - Policy Manager at Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) Councillor Lis Burnett - Presiding Member at Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) Kate Davies - Director of Health and Justice, Armed Forces and Sexual Assault Services Commissioning at NHS England Cllr Gillian Ford - Deputy Chair of the Wellbeing Board at Local Government Association (LGA) View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 25th February 2025 10 a.m. Defence Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The Armed Forces Covenant At 10:30am: Oral evidence Lt Cdr (Retd) Susie Hamilton - Scottish Veterans Commissioner at Office of the Scottish Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone - Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner at Office of the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner Col. James Phillips - Veterans Commissioner for Wales at Office of the Veterans Commissioner for Wales At 11:30am: Oral evidence Mike Callaghan - Policy Manager at Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) Councillor Lis Burnett - Presiding Member at Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) Kate Davies - Director of Health and Justice, Armed Forces and Sexual Assault Services Commissioning at NHS England Councillor David Fothergill - Chair of the Community Wellbeing Board at Local Government Association (LGA) View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 4th March 2025 10 a.m. Defence Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The UK contribution to European Security At 10:30am: Oral evidence Kevin Craven - Chief Executive at ADS Andrew Kinniburgh - Director-General at Make UK Defence Julian David - CEO at techUK View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 4th March 2025 10 a.m. Defence Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The UK contribution to European Security At 10:30am: Oral evidence Kevin Craven - Chief Executive at ADS Andrew Kinniburgh - Director-General at Make UK Defence Julian David OBE - CEO at techUK View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 11th March 2025 12:30 p.m. Defence Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The Armed Forces Covenant At 1:00pm: Oral evidence Alistair Carns DSO OBE MC MP - Minister for Veterans and People at Ministry of Defence Sarah Houghton - Director of Armed Forces People Policy at Ministry of Defence James Greenrod - Head of Armed Forces People Support at Ministry of Defence View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 11th March 2025 12:30 p.m. Defence Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The Armed Forces Covenant At 1:00pm: Oral evidence Alistair Carns DSO OBE MC MP - Minister for Veterans and People at Ministry of Defence Sarah Houghton - Director of Armed Forces People Policy at Ministry of Defence James Greenrod - Head of Armed Forces People Support at Ministry of Defence Vice Admiral Phillip Halley - Chief of Defence People at Ministry of Defence View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 11th March 2025 12:30 p.m. Defence Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The Armed Forces Covenant At 1:00pm: Oral evidence Alistair Carns DSO OBE MC MP - Minister for Veterans and People at Ministry of Defence Sarah Houghton - Director of Armed Forces People Policy at Ministry of Defence James Greenrod - Head of Armed Forces People Support at Ministry of Defence Vice Admiral Phillip Hally CB MBE - Chief of Defence People at Ministry of Defence View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 25th March 2025 10 a.m. Defence Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Defence in the Grey Zone View calendar - Add to calendar |