Ian Roome

Ian Roome

Liberal Democrat — North Devon

Speaking in the House of Commons on 12 November 2026

Debate

Defence in the High North

Contribution

I thank the Chair of the Committee for his magnificent statement. As the Arctic becomes increasingly contested, with growing Russian and Chinese activity, does he believe that the UK armed forces are adequately equipped, trained and prepared to operate effectively in extreme Arctic conditions, or are there significant gaps in capability and readiness?

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