Ian Roome

Ian Roome

Liberal Democrat — North Devon

Speaking in the House of Commons on 22 October 2026

Debate

NHS Maternity Services

Contribution

I agree with the right hon. and learned Member and thank him for those comments. I hope the Minister has made a note of them. It is a 53-mile drive from North Devon district hospital to the Royal Devon and Exeter hospital. We are talking about a catchment area larger than Greater Manchester without an open maternity unit.

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