Member of Parliament
Ian Roome
Ian has 78 Hansard debate appearances and 186 parliamentary questions on record. Activity data comes from Hansard, the UK Parliament Questions API, and the Bills API.
Debate activity
Parliamentary debate appearances from Hansard. Contribution counts cover the last 12 months.
21
Speeches
47
Questions
38
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defence Investment Plan 30 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Defence Investment Plan 30 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Defence Spending and Readiness 23 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Defence Spending and Readiness 23 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Defence Spending and Readiness 23 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 22 Jun 2026 | 2 | ||
| Armed Forces Bill 22 Jun 2026 | 2 | ||
| Armed Forces Bill 22 Jun 2026 | 2 | ||
| Topical Questions 22 Jun 2026 | 2 | ||
| Armed Forces Bill 22 Jun 2026 | 2 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
178
Written
8
Oral
176
Answered
186
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pigs: Slaughterhouses 29 Jun 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Family Hubs 25 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Family Hubs 25 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Family Hubs 25 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Family Hubs 25 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Countryside Stewardship Scheme and Sustainable Farming Incentive 23 Jun 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Countryside Stewardship Scheme and Sustainable Farming Incentive 23 Jun 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Social Media: Children 18 Jun 2026 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | Written | ||
| Housing: Mould 17 Jun 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. 16 Jun 2026 Department for Education | Oral |
Sources: Written Questions API, Oral Questions API
Activity FAQs
How active is Ian Roome in parliamentary debates?
Ian Roome has made 106 contributions across 78 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Ian Roome asked?
Ian Roome has tabled 186 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 178 written and 8 oral. The Commons average is 128 questions per MP over the same period.
What is the difference between written and oral questions?
Written questions require a formal written response from a government minister, usually within a set number of sitting days. Oral questions are asked aloud during departmental question time in the Commons chamber.