Every parliamentary written question tabled by Ian Roome this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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Whether the size of the Public Health Grant provided to local authorities is proportional to the population of each local authority.
Public Health Grant allocations have been confirmed for the next three years to enable local authorities to plan and make the best use of the funding available. The majority of funding which makes up the Public Health Grant will continue to be distributed...
Whether her Department plans to update the Requirements for School Food Regulations 2014 in line with current dietary advice.
We are committed to raising the healthiest generation ever and we are consulting on proposed updates to the School Food Standards, closing on 12 June. The changes we propose to make are related to increasing fibre, reducing sugar and further restricting f...
What steps her Department is taking to support schools to provide nutritious school meals.
We are committed to raising the healthiest generation ever and we are consulting on proposed updates to the School Food Standards, closing on 12 June. The changes we propose to make are related to increasing fibre, reducing sugar and further restricting f...
Whether her Department has prepared contingency plans against any significant reduction in the number of personnel available to support the Coastguard Rescue Service.
Public safety remains our priority. Contingency plans are in place to enable the continuation of maritime and coastal search and rescue.Alongside the Coastguard Rescue Service, HM Coastguard will continue to draw upon the full UK Search and Rescue system,...
What steps his Department is taking to review safety checks carried out on Royal Navy Merlin Mk2 and Mk4 helicopters.
A full investigation is being conducted into the cause of the crash involving a Royal Navy Merlin helicopter on 3 June 2026. All military flying operates under robust Military Aviation Authority regulations, with Royal Navy aircraft subject to rigorous an...
What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of changes in level of tariff-free steel import quotas from 1 July 2026 on trends in the level of costs to British manufacturing business
The Government has engaged extensively with manufacturers and wider industry to inform the design of the new steel trade measure, including through ongoing discussions and a Call for Evidence in 2025.The policy has been developed to strike the right balan...
What assessment his Department has made of the potential economic impact of the proposed change in imported steel tariffs above quota limits from 1 July 2026 on manufacturing businesses.
The Government has engaged extensively with manufacturers and wider industry to inform the design of the new steel trade measure, including through ongoing discussions and a Call for Evidence in 2025.The policy has been developed to strike the right balan...
What consultation he has held with manufacturers on proposed changes to steel quotas and tariffs from 1 July 2026.
The Government has engaged extensively with manufacturers and wider industry to inform the design of the new steel trade measure, including through ongoing discussions and a Call for Evidence in 2025.The policy has been developed to strike the right balan...
What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of changes to the level of availability of specialist steel grades that are cannot be produced domestically following proposed changes in
The Government has engaged extensively with manufacturers and wider industry to inform the design of the new steel trade measure, including through ongoing discussions and a Call for Evidence in 2025.The policy has been developed to strike the right balan...
What plans the Department have to provide additional funding to support the delivery of the dental hygienist apprenticeship where the cost of clinical training exceeds the apprenticeship funding band.
To ensure the overall affordability of the programme, the maximum government contribution to the cost of any apprenticeship, including the level 6 dental hygienist standard, is £27,000. Employers are able to negotiate a price for their apprentice’s traini...
When the Government plans to publish the response to the Covid-19 Inquiry Module 4 recommendations on the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme.
The Inquiry published its report relating to the development of COVID-19 vaccines and the implementation of the vaccine deployment programme on 16 April 2026. The Government will consider the findings and recommendations in detail and will respond within ...
What steps his Department is taking to ensure female armed forces personnel are equipped with properly fitted, purpose-designed body armour.
The Department’s priority is to ensure all service personnel receive appropriate and equitable levels of protection. We are initiating a capability change project for Complex Geometry Body Armour, which will include the development of a suitable testing r...
Whether there are plans to deliver capital funding to local ICB's to support local training hubs or centres for dental development to support dental workforce recruitment and retention, especially
The responsibility for commissioning primary care services, including National Health Service dentistry, to meet the needs of the local population has been delegated to the integrated care boards (ICBs) across England. For the North Devon constituency, th...
What plans his Department has to provide additional funding to support the delivery of the dental hygienist apprenticeship where the cost of clinical training exceeds the apprenticeship funding ban
The Government recognises the important role that dental care professionals, including dental hygienists, play in the delivery of National Health Service dentistry.The Department for Work and Pensions is responsible for managing the apprenticeship levy an...
What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of capacity for the General Dental Council’s Overseas Registration Examination; and what discussions he has had with the General Dental Counc
The Government recognises the challenges faced by overseas-qualified dentists seeking to sit the Overseas Registration Examination (ORE), particularly in relation to waiting times.The General Dental Council (GDC) is the independent regulator of dental pro...
What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to minimise the risk of harm caused by alcohol sold through home delivery apps.
The Licensing Act 2003 regulates the sale and supply of alcohol. The Government recognises that consumer purchasing habits have evolved in recent years, particularly with a notable growth in alcohol sales made via online platforms and rapid delivery servi...
What steps his Department is taking to help ensure Parkinson's patients are supported with speech and language therapy.
Speech and language therapy provision is commissioned locally by integrated care boards. NHS England has revised the national service specification for specialised neurology following extensive consultation with clinical and charity partners. The service ...
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the freeze on Local Housing Allowance on levels of poverty among older private renters.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions reviewed LHA rates and confirmed in his written ministerial statement on 26 November 2025 that rates would be maintained at their current levels for 2026/27.Renters facing a shortfall in meeting their housing c...
Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of alleged unauthorised fishing taking place in protected marine environments in UK coastal waters.
Awaiting answer.
Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure the role of (a) pubs and (b) other community facilities is fully recognised in the National Planning Policy Framework.
Awaiting answer.