Ian Roome

Ian Roome

Liberal Democrat — North Devon

Speaking in the House of Commons on 14 October 2026

Debate

Business without Debate

Contribution

On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Devon and Cornwall MPs have received a letter from the Department of Health and Social Care stating that a decision on reopening North Devon district hospital’s maternity unit could be made next week. That directly contradicts the Royal Devon university healthcare NHS foundation trust, which has insisted to me and the public again today that a decision will be made on 26 October. For the sake of many worried families in North Devon, it is important that Government communications are accurate, so please can I put this point on the record?

More from Ian Roome

Other recent Hansard contributions by the same speaker.

About Hansard

Hansard is the official verbatim record of proceedings in the UK Parliament. Every word spoken in the Commons and Lords is recorded and published — this page is a single contribution from that record.

For Ian Roome's full parliamentary record including voting history, expenses and all other contributions, see the Ian Roome report card.