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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

29 quarterly returns published on GOV.UK, covering quarters from 1 July 2017 to 30 September 2024; 3,063 recorded ministerial meetings read from the meetings files.

Returns, latest first

QuarterPublishedFiles
1 July 2024 to 30 September 202430 January 2025Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (144 rows read)
1 April 2024 to 30 June 202428 November 2024Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (14 rows read)
1 January 2024 to 31 March 202429 August 2024Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (68 rows read)
1 October 2023 to 31 December 202321 March 2024Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (65 rows read)
1 July 2023 to 30 September 202314 December 2023Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (34 rows read)
1 April 2023 to 30 June 202319 October 2023Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (95 rows read)
1 January 2023 to 31 March 202320 July 2023Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (135 rows read)
1 October 2022 to 31 December 202230 March 2023Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (71 rows read)
1 July 2022 to 30 September 20224 January 2023Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (54 rows read)
1 April 2022 to 30 June 202229 September 2022Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (114 rows read)
1 January 2022 to 31 March 20228 September 2022Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (192 rows read)
1 October 2021 to 31 December 20218 April 2022Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (149 rows read)
1 July 2021 to 30 September 202127 January 2022Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (124 rows read)
1 April 2021 to 30 June 202115 November 2021Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (126 rows read)
1 January 2021 to 31 March 202131 August 2021Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (133 rows read)
1 October 2020 to 31 December 202010 May 2021Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (145 rows read)
1 July 2020 to 30 September 20204 February 2021Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (102 rows read)
1 April 2020 to 30 June 202029 October 2020Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (177 rows read)
1 January 2020 to 31 March 202030 July 2020Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (147 rows read)
1 October 2019 to 31 December 201930 March 2020Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (48 rows read)
1 July 2019 to 30 September 201923 January 2020Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (114 rows read)
1 April 2019 to 30 June 201925 October 2019Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (116 rows read)
1 January 2019 to 31 March 201921 June 2019Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (101 rows read)
1 October 2018 to 31 December 201822 March 2019Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (125 rows read)
1 July 2018 to 30 September 201819 December 2018Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (73 rows read)
1 April 2018 to 30 June 201818 October 2018Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (77 rows read)
1 January 2018 to 31 March 201828 June 2018Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (88 rows read)
1 October 2017 to 31 December 201723 March 2018Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (128 rows read)
1 July 2017 to 30 September 201714 December 2017Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (104 rows read)

Most recorded counterparts

Counted by rows in the meetings files, with the counterpart cell exactly as the department wrote it. The same organisation written two ways is two lines here; nothing is merged by resemblance.

Counterpart, as recordedMeetingsFirstLatest
National Farmers Union7119 December 20179 September 2024
National Farmers' Union307 December 200211 July 2024
Country Land and Business Association2326 October 20178 November 2023
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds185 July 201718 December 2023
Food and Drink Federation, UK Hospitality, British Retail Consortium, National Farmers' Union167 October 202030 December 2020
Council for Sustainable Business151 August 201817 May 2023
Food & Drink Federation; UK Hospitality; British Retail Consortium; National Farmers' Union1516 January 201928 March 2019
National Parks England1318 July 201717 January 2024
Food and Drink Federation, UK Hospitality, British Retail Consortium, National Farmers Union121 April 202030 September 2020
Angling Trust1130 January 20193 September 2024
Green Alliance1131 July 20193 September 2024
Water UK111 November 20188 July 2024
British Retail Consortium, Food and Drink Federation, National Farmers Union, UKHospitality, Association of Convenience Stores, Federation of Wholesale Distributors, Institute of Grocery Distribution106 April 20208 June 2020
Food & Drink Federation, UK Hospitality, British Retail Consortium, National Farmers Union103 April 201926 June 2019
Food and Drink Federation1026 September 201829 November 2023
Horticultural Trades Association103 April 20207 February 2024
Food and Drink Federation, UKHospitality, British Retail Consortium, National Farmer's Union96 January 202124 March 2021
Greener UK920 March 20189 March 2023
Tenant Farmers Association915 November 201712 December 2023
Tesco928 February 201821 November 2023

Recorded meetings, most recent 300

DateMinisterMetPurpose, as recordedFile
30 September 2024Emma HardyIFM Investors, CK Infrastructure UK, GIC Infrastructure, Global Infrastructure Investor Association, CDPQ Global InvestmentRoundtable to discuss the Government's Independent Commission on the Water SectorCSV
27 September 2024Emma HardyWater UK, Rivers Trust, Surfers Against Sewage, River Action, Wildlife and Countryside Link, Angling Trust, Waterwise, National Farmers' UnionRoundtable to discuss the Government's Independent Commission on the Water SectorCSV
27 September 2024Emma HardyStepChange, Consumer Council for Water, Citizens AdviceRoundtable to discuss the Government's Independent Commission on the Water SectorCSV
26 September 2024Mary CreaghMonica MedinaTo discuss international nature and wider Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs policies.CSV
26 September 2024Emma HardyMidshires Search and RescueDiscussion about flooding response in Leighton Buzzard during visitCSV
26 September 2024Emma HardyBedfordshire Local Emergency Volunteers Executive CommitteeDiscussion about flooding response in Leighton Buzzard during visitCSV
26 September 2024Emma HardyBeds and Cambs 4x4 ResponseDiscussion about flooding response in Leighton Buzzard during visitCSV
26 September 2024Emma HardyAhmadiyya Muslim Youth AssociationDiscussion about flooding response in Leighton Buzzard during visitCSV
24 September 2024Mary CreaghBezos Earth FundTo discuss international nature policy and targets at the United Nations General Assembly for New York Climate WeekCSV
24 September 2024Steve ReedJack Blanchard, UK Editor, PoliticoMeeting to discuss Secretary of State's five key priorities for Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs: cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas, creating a roadmap to transition Britian into a zero-waste economy, support farmers, to boost Britain's food security, protect Britain's landscapes and wildlife and protect communities from dangers of flooding.CSV
24 September 2024Steve ReedJason Groves, Political Editor, The MailMeeting to discuss Secretary of State's five key priorities for Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs: cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas, creating a roadmap to transition Britian into a zero-waste economy, support farmers, to boost Britain's food security, protect Britain's landscapes and wildlife and protect communities from dangers of flooding.CSV
24 September 2024Steve ReedCaroline Waterson, Editor, Daily MirrorMeeting to discuss Secretary of State's five key priorities for Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs: cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas, creating a roadmap to transition Britian into a zero-waste economy, support farmers, to boost Britain's food security, protect Britain's landscapes and wildlife and protect communities from dangers of flooding.CSV
24 September 2024Steve ReedHugo Gye, Political Editor, iNewsMeeting to discuss Secretary of State's five key priorities for Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs: cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas, creating a roadmap to transition Britian into a zero-waste economy, support farmers, to boost Britain's food security, protect Britain's landscapes and wildlife and protect communities from dangers of flooding.CSV
23 September 2024Steve ReedJanine Gibson, Editor, Weekend Financial TimesMeeting to discuss Secretary of State's five key priorities for Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs: cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas, creating a roadmap to transition Britian into a zero-waste economy, support farmers, to boost Britain's food security, protect Britain's landscapes and wildlife and protect communities from dangers of flooding.CSV
23 September 2024Steve ReedDavid Williamson, Political Editor, Sunday ExpressMeeting to discuss Secretary of State's five key priorities for Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs: cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas, creating a roadmap to transition Britian into a zero-waste economy, support farmers, to boost Britain's food security, protect Britain's landscapes and wildlife and protect communities from dangers of flooding.CSV
23 September 2024Steve ReedNicholas Cecil, Political Editor, Evening StandardMeeting to discuss Secretary of State's five key priorities for Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs: cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas, creating a roadmap to transition Britian into a zero-waste economy, support farmers, to boost Britain's food security, protect Britain's landscapes and wildlife and protect communities from dangers of flooding.CSV
23 September 2024Steve ReedToby Helm, Political Editor, The ObserverMeeting to discuss Secretary of State's five key priorities for Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs: cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas, creating a roadmap to transition Britian into a zero-waste economy, support farmers, to boost Britain's food security, protect Britain's landscapes and wildlife and protect communities from dangers of flooding.CSV
23 September 2024Steve ReedTony Gallagher, Editor, The Times & Steve Swinford, Political Editor, The TimesMeeting to discuss Secretary of State's five key priorities for Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs: cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas, creating a roadmap to transition Britian into a zero-waste economy, support farmers, to boost Britain's food security, protect Britain's landscapes and wildlife and protect communities from dangers of flooding.CSV
22 September 2024Steve ReedPippa Crerar, Political Editor, The GuardianMeeting to discuss Secretary of State's five key priorities for Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs: cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas, creating a roadmap to transition Britian into a zero-waste economy, support farmers, to boost Britain's food security, protect Britain's landscapes and wildlife and protect communities from dangers of flooding.CSV
22 September 2024Steve ReedSam Lister, Political Editor, The ExpressMeeting to discuss Secretary of State's five key priorities for Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs: cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas, creating a roadmap to transition Britian into a zero-waste economy, support farmers, to boost Britain's food security, protect Britain's landscapes and wildlife and protect communities from dangers of flooding.CSV
22 September 2024Steve ReedBen Taylor, Editor, The Sunday Times & Caroline Wheeler, Political Editor, The Sunday TimesMeeting to discuss Secretary of State's five key priorities for Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs: cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas, creating a roadmap to transition Britian into a zero-waste economy, support farmers, to boost Britain's food security, protect Britain's landscapes and wildlife and protect communities from dangers of flooding.CSV
21 September 2024Mary CreaghCheshire West and Cheshire Council, The Mersey Forest, The Woodland Trust, Chester Zoo, National TrustDiscussion during visit to woodland creation sites in Cheshire West and Chester on tree-planting targets and strategy.CSV
19 September 2024Steve ReedTenant Farmers Association (TFA)Introductory meeting where TFA set out their priorities for the sector and their asks for Secretary of State. Secretary of State discussed his five key priorities for Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs: cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas, creating a roadmap to transition Britian into a zero-waste economy, support farmers, to boost Britain's food security, protect Britain's landscapes and wildlife and protect communities from dangers of flooding. He also discussed tenants role within boosting Britain's food security.CSV
19 September 2024Steve ReedBen Goldsmith, Henry DimblebyIntroductory meeting to discuss how to develop the food strategy and what the key aims could be.CSV
18 September 2024Steve ReedThames Tideway ProjectVisit with the London Mayor to view the Thames Tideway Project.CSV
17 September 2024Mary CreaghThe University of Birmingham Sustainable Plastics Policy CommissionTo discuss the University of Birmingham Sustainable Plastics Policy Commission's recent report on sustainable plastics.CSV
17 September 2024Emma HardyAvivaMeeting to discuss government's vision for floods insuranceCSV
17 September 2024Emma HardyRiver ActionMeeting to discuss to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
17 September 2024Steve ReedOfwatMeeting with Chairman of Ofwat.CSV
16 September 2024Emma HardyOcean Plastics Leadership Network (OPLN)Plenary Session: INC-5 UK National Treaty DialoguesCSV
16 September 2024Steve ReedSimon Jack, Business Editor, British Broadcasting CorporationMeeting to discuss Secretary of State's five key priorities for Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs: cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas, creating a roadmap to transition Britian into a zero-waste economy, support farmers, to boost Britain's food security, protect Britain's landscapes and wildlife and protect communities from dangers of flooding.CSV
12 September 2024Susan HaymanRoyal College of Veterinary SurgeonsDiscussions on Veterinary Surgeons Act, Animal Health, Competition and Markets Authority's investigation, Public Health care.CSV
12 September 2024Sue HaymanLord Douglas MillerDiscussions on the Water (special measures) billCSV
12 September 2024Sue HaymanBaroness RitchieTo discuss matters in Northern IrelandCSV
12 September 2024Emma HardyAssociation of British InsurersFlood Resilience Taskforce Meeting. The Taskforce will co-ordinate flooding preparation and provide long-term, strategic thinking to better protect communities.CSV
12 September 2024Emma HardyAssociation of Drainage AuthoritiesFlood Resilience Taskforce Meeting. The Taskforce will co-ordinate flooding preparation and provide long-term, strategic thinking to better protect communities.CSV
12 September 2024Emma HardyDerby City Council Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA)Flood Resilience Taskforce Meeting. The Taskforce will co-ordinate flooding preparation and provide long-term, strategic thinking to better protect communities.CSV
12 September 2024Emma HardyFlood Forecasting CentreFlood Resilience Taskforce Meeting. The Taskforce will co-ordinate flooding preparation and provide long-term, strategic thinking to better protect communities.CSV
12 September 2024Emma HardyFlood ReFlood Resilience Taskforce Meeting. The Taskforce will co-ordinate flooding preparation and provide long-term, strategic thinking to better protect communities.CSV
12 September 2024Emma HardyGloucestershire Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA)Flood Resilience Taskforce Meeting. The Taskforce will co-ordinate flooding preparation and provide long-term, strategic thinking to better protect communities.CSV
12 September 2024Emma HardyGloucestershire Local Resilience Forum (LRF)Flood Resilience Taskforce Meeting. The Taskforce will co-ordinate flooding preparation and provide long-term, strategic thinking to better protect communities.CSV
12 September 2024Emma HardyLondon Local Resilience Forum (LRF)Flood Resilience Taskforce Meeting. The Taskforce will co-ordinate flooding preparation and provide long-term, strategic thinking to better protect communities.CSV
12 September 2024Emma HardyMayor of South YorkshireFlood Resilience Taskforce Meeting. The Taskforce will co-ordinate flooding preparation and provide long-term, strategic thinking to better protect communities.CSV
12 September 2024Emma HardyNational Farmers� UnionFlood Resilience Taskforce Meeting. The Taskforce will co-ordinate flooding preparation and provide long-term, strategic thinking to better protect communities.CSV
12 September 2024Emma HardyNational Fire Chiefs� Council (NFCC)Flood Resilience Taskforce Meeting. The Taskforce will co-ordinate flooding preparation and provide long-term, strategic thinking to better protect communities.CSV
12 September 2024Emma HardyNational Flood ForumFlood Resilience Taskforce Meeting. The Taskforce will co-ordinate flooding preparation and provide long-term, strategic thinking to better protect communities.CSV
12 September 2024Emma HardyNational Police Chiefs� Council (NPoCC)Flood Resilience Taskforce Meeting. The Taskforce will co-ordinate flooding preparation and provide long-term, strategic thinking to better protect communities.CSV
12 September 2024Emma HardyNational ResilienceFlood Resilience Taskforce Meeting. The Taskforce will co-ordinate flooding preparation and provide long-term, strategic thinking to better protect communities.CSV
11 September 2024Emma HardyAssociation of Drainage AuthoritiesMeeting to discuss Government approach to flooding policy and the role of Drainage AuthoritiesCSV
10 September 2024Susan HaymanBritish Veterinary Association (BVA)Discussions surrounding the Veterinary Surgeons Act and minister wants to reform this act. Discussions around BVA's work and the Competition and Markets Authority's investigation.CSV
10 September 2024Emma HardyFera Infrastructure, Allianz Capital, InfraRed Capital Partners, Igneo Infrastructure Partners, Corsair Capital, Macquari, CDPQ Global Investment, Canada Pension Plan Investments, Global Infrastructure Investor Association, Water UK, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, ART Investments, AG Investments Ltd, Farallon Capital, M&G Investment ManagementInvestor Roundtable to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
10 September 2024Steve ReedWater Sector Investor RoundtableRoundtable with water sector investors to discuss the Government's top priorities.CSV
9 September 2024Susan HaymanNational Office for Animal HealthIntroductory meeting and to discuss Animal Health and concern around the supply of veterinary medicine Northern Ireland.CSV
9 September 2024Daniel ZeichnerNational Farmers UnionMeeting Tom Bradshaw, President and Scott Pepe, External Affairs to discuss the Government's strategy to eradicate Bovine TuberculosisCSV
9 September 2024Daniel ZeichnerCountryside and Land AssociationMeeting with Lisa Hofford, Victoria Vyvyan and Jonathan Roberts to discuss the Government's strategy to eradicate Bovine TuberculosisCSV
6 September 2024Mary CreaghWarwickshire Wildlife TrustTo discuss Warwickshire Wildlife Trust's partnership with Coventry Golf Club to improve biodversity on the site.CSV
5 September 2024Emma HardySwiss Re, Direct Line, British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA), Association of British Insurers, University of Westminster, WPI Economics, University of the West of England, University of Hull, Ciwem, Aviva, Axa, Admiral, Zurich, RSA Insurance GroupFlooding Insurance Roundtable to share the government's vision for floods insurance and understand how the insurance industry can do their partCSV
4 September 2024Sue HaymanProfessor Lord John KrebsBreif discussions on his Envionmental Targets Private Memeber's bill ahead of it's second readingCSV
4 September 2024Emma HardyWildfowl and Wetlands TrustMeeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
4 September 2024Emma HardyWildlife TrustsMeeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
4 September 2024Emma HardyWaterwiseMeeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
4 September 2024Emma HardyThe Rivers TrustMeeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
4 September 2024Emma HardyFriends of the EarthMeeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
4 September 2024Emma HardyGreenpeaceMeeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
4 September 2024Emma HardyWorld Wide Fund for NatureMeeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
4 September 2024Emma HardyWinander LeisureMeeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
4 September 2024Emma HardyThames 21Meeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
4 September 2024Emma HardySOS WhitstableMeeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
3 September 2024Susan HaymanNational Farmer's Union (NFU)Introduction meeting with Tom Bradshaw, President of NFU to discuss role as Borders and Biosecurity minister and discussions on animal health and how NFU's work.CSV
3 September 2024Emma HardyMatthew StaniekMeeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
3 September 2024Emma HardyThe Rivers TrustMeeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
3 September 2024Emma HardySurfers Against SewageMeeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
3 September 2024Emma HardyAngling TrustMeeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
3 September 2024Emma HardyIcelandMeeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
3 September 2024Emma HardyGreen AllianceMeeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
3 September 2024Emma HardyRoyal Society for Protection of BirdsMeeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
3 September 2024Emma HardyWildlife Countryside LinkMeeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
3 September 2024Emma HardyWildlife TrustsMeeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
3 September 2024Emma HardyWoodland TrustsMeeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
3 September 2024Emma HardyThames WaterCall with Water Companies & Water UK to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
3 September 2024Emma HardyAnglian WaterCall with Water Companies & Water UK to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
3 September 2024Emma HardyWessex WaterCall with Water Companies & Water UK to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
3 September 2024Emma HardyYorkshire WaterCall with Water Companies & Water UK to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
3 September 2024Emma HardyUnited UtilitiesCall with Water Companies & Water UK to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
3 September 2024Emma HardyNorthumbrian WaterCall with Water Companies & Water UK to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
3 September 2024Emma HardySevern TrentCall with Water Companies & Water UK to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
3 September 2024Emma HardyDwr CymruCall with Water Companies & Water UK to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
3 September 2024Emma HardySoutheast WaterCall with Water Companies & Water UK to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
3 September 2024Emma HardyAffinity WaterDiscussion with Water Companies & Water UK to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
3 September 2024Emma HardySouth Staffs WaterCall with Water Companies & Water UK to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
3 September 2024Emma HardyPortsmouth WaterCall with Water Companies & Water UK to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
3 September 2024Emma HardySES waterCall with Water Companies & Water UK to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
3 September 2024Emma HardyWater.orgCall with Water Companies & Water UK to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
3 September 2024Steve ReedFeargal SharkeyMeeting to discuss Secretary of State's five key priorities for Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs: cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas, creating a roadmap to transition Britian into a zero-waste economy, support farmers, to boost Britain's food security, protect Britain's landscapes and wildlife and protect communities from dangers of flooding.CSV
2 September 2024Susan HaymanInstitute for GovernmentAttended worshop with the Institute for Government along with other Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs ministers to discuss next steps of being in office and how best to perform as a minister.CSV
2 September 2024Emma HardySouth West WaterEnvironmental Performance Assessment Result MeetingCSV
2 September 2024Emma HardyThames WaterEnvironmental Performance Assessment Result MeetingCSV
2 September 2024Daniel ZeichnerWildlife and Countryside LinkMeeting with Chief Executive Richard Benwell to discuss the Government's strategy to eradicate Bovine TuberculosisCSV
2 September 2024Daniel ZeichnerWildlife TrustsMeeting with Chief Executive Craig Bennett, to discuss the Government's strategy to eradicate Bovine TuberculosisCSV
2 September 2024Daniel ZeichnerUniversity of NottinghamMeeting with James Russell, Clinical Assistant Professor In farm Animal Practice, to discuss the Government's strategy to eradicate Bovine TuberculosisCSV
2 September 2024Daniel ZeichnerNational TrustMeeting with Rosie Hails and Nick Collinson, to discuss the Government's strategy to eradicate Bovine TuberculosisCSV
2 September 2024Daniel ZeichnerSave Me TrustMeeting with Brian May and Anne Brummer to discuss the Government's strategy to eradicate Bovine TuberculosisCSV
29 August 2024Susan HaymanNorthern Ireland Brexit Business Working Group (NIBBWG)Roundtable discussions on Brexit and Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs matters. NIBBWG noted there are three key areas facing Northern Ireland, Not for EU labelling, the government�s position on a veterinary agreement which the NIBBWG believe should be ambitious enough to address key challenges, and food security and interdependence. The Ulster Farmers Union raised veterinary medicines in the conntext of wanting Northern Irish farmers and vets to reatain full access to medicines.CSV
28 August 2024Susan HaymanLakeland DairiesTour of the site and meeting staff. Discussed Lakeland Dairies farming for a better future initiative. Lakeland Dairies are interesting to see the outcome of Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs mehtane emission programme.CSV
28 August 2024Susan HaymanVeterinary MedicinesMeeting during visit to Northern Ireland to discuss veterinary medicines and hear stakeholder viewsCSV
21 August 2024Susan HaymanGowbarrow FarmVisit and meeting with farmers to discuss farming, animal health and welfare.CSV
21 August 2024Emma HardyOrstedDiscussion about offshore wind and marine protection during visit to Spurn PointCSV
21 August 2024Emma HardyYorkshire Wildlife TrustDiscussion about offshore wind and marine protection during visit to Spurn PointCSV
21 August 2024Emma HardyLincolnshire Wildlife TrustDiscussion about offshore wind and marine protection during visit to Spurn PointCSV
20 August 2024Susan HaymanWhinlatter ForestMeeting to discuss plant health particularly diseases impacting trees.CSV
6 August 2024Emma HardyYorkshire WaterEnvironmental Performance Assessment Result MeetingCSV
5 August 2024Emma HardyAnglican WaterEnvironmental Performance Assessment Result MeetingCSV
1 August 2024Emma HardySouthern WaterEnvironmental Performance Assessment Result MeetingCSV
31 July 2024Steve ReedOffice for Environmental Protection (OEP)Introductory meeting to discuss building a relationship between Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and OEP.CSV
31 July 2024Steve ReedThames WaterTo discuss actions from Introductory Roundtable with Water Companies.CSV
31 July 2024Daniel ZeichnerNational Farmers UnionMeeting with David Exwood, Deput President of NFU and Neeve McGinty, External Affairs Manager to discuss the Government's strategy to eradicate Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) and issues facing upland farmersCSV
30 July 2024Mary CreaghAstrid SchomakerTo discuss international biodiversity policy and the approaching 16th Conference of the Parties for the Convention on Biological DiversityCSV
30 July 2024Emma HardyMatthew StaniekIntroductory meeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
30 July 2024Emma HardyLove WindermereIntroductory meeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
29 July 2024Emma HardyFloodRe�Meeting to discuss Flooding insuranceCSV
25 July 2024Steve ReedPurple Horizons ProjectVisit to Purple Horizons Nature Recovery Project to learn how the Nature Recovery Network is working at the landscape scale to address biodiversity loss, climate change and access to nature.CSV
23 July 2024Daniel ZeichnerScottish Fisherman's FederationIntroductory meeting with Chief Ecevutive Elspeth Macdonald to discuss issues facing UK fisheriesCSV
23 July 2024Daniel ZeichnerFood FederationIntroductory meeting with Executive Director Anna Taylor to discuss agri-food chain policyCSV
18 July 2024Emma HardyThe Inland Waterways AssociationIntroductory meeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
18 July 2024Emma HardyClear Water AllianceIntroductory meeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
17 July 2024Daniel ZeichnerNature Friendly Farming NetworkIntroductory meeting with Chair Martin Lines to discuss nature friendly and regenerative farmingCSV
16 July 2024Emma HardySurfers Against SewageIntroductory meeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
16 July 2024Daniel ZeichnerBritish Poultry CouncilIntroductory meeting with Chief Executive Richard Griffiths to discuss issues facing the poultry sectorCSV
15 July 2024Emma HardyCanal and River TrustIntroductory meeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
15 July 2024Emma HardyThe Rivers TrustIntroductory meeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
15 July 2024Daniel ZeichnerInstitute of Grocery DistributionIntroductory meeting with Chief Executive Officer Sarah Bradbury to discuss agri-food chain policyCSV
11 July 2024Susan HaymanNational Trust, Royal Society of Protection of Birds, The Wildlife Trusts, Green Alliance, Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Woodland Trust, World Wildlife Fund, Wildlife & Countryside Link, The Rivers Trust, Greenpeace, Friends of the EarthRoundtable discussion with Environment Non-government Organisation (ENGO) on Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on priorities surrounding nature, wildlife and rivers and how the new government can work on moving forward with these matters.CSV
11 July 2024Emma HardyNational Farmers' UnionIntroductory meeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
11 July 2024Emma HardyBlueprint for WaterIntroductory meeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
11 July 2024Emma HardyThames Water, Affinity Water, Anglian Water, Portsmouth Water, Severn Trent, Northumbrian Water, South East Water, Southern Water, Pennon Group, Wessex Water, Yorkshire Water, Welsh Water, South Staffs Water, Water UK, Sutton and East Surrey Water, United UtilitiesRoundtable with water companies to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
11 July 2024Steve ReedAffinity Water, Anglican Water, Welsh Water, Northumbrian Water, Pennon Group, Portsmouth Water, Severn Trent Water, South East Water, South Staffs Water, Southern Water, Thames Water, United Utilities, Wessex Water, Yorkshire Water, Water UKIntroductory roundtable with Water Chief Executive Officers to discuss priorities for water, reset relationships with the water sector and invite views on reform.CSV
11 July 2024Steve ReedNational Trust, Royal Society for Protection of Birds, The Wildlife Trusts, Green Alliance, Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Woodland Trust, World Wide Fund for Nature, Wildlife & Countryside Link, The Rivers Trust, Greenpeace, Friends of the EarthInroductory roundtable with Environmental Non-Governmental Organisations to discuss collaborative working between the Government and environmental stakeholders.CSV
10 July 2024Emma HardyConsumer Council for WaterIntroductory meeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
10 July 2024Emma HardyAngling TrustIntroductory meeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
10 July 2024Emma HardyWaterwiseIntroductory meeting to discuss water sector and longer term reformsCSV
8 July 2024Steve ReedWater UKMeeting to discuss Secretary of State's five key priorities for Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs: cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas, creating a roadmap to transition Britian into a zero-waste economy, support farmers, to boost Britain's food security, protect Britain's landscapes and wildlife and protect communities from dangers of flooding.CSV
8 July 2024Steve ReedOfwatMeeting to discuss Secretary of State's five key priorities for Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs: cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas, creating a roadmap to transition Britian into a zero-waste economy, support farmers, to boost Britain's food security, protect Britain's landscapes and wildlife and protect communities from dangers of flooding.CSV
8 July 2024Steve ReedNational Farmers Union (NFU)Introductory meeting where NFU set out their priorities for the sector and their asks for Secretary of State. Secretary of State discussed his five key priorities for Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs: cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas, creating a roadmap to transition Britian into a zero-waste economy, support farmers, to boost Britain's food security, protect Britain's landscapes and wildlife and protect communities from dangers of floodingCSV
8 July 2024Daniel ZeichnerNational Farmers Union (NFU)Introductory meeting with Tom Bradshaw, President of NFU to discuss farming policy and issues facing the farming sectorCSV
7 May 2024Rebecca PowRoyal Horticultural SocietyTo discuss horticultural peat and Chlesea Flower ShowCSV
1 May 2024Rebecca PowNational Forest CompanyTo discuss the work of the National Forest Company and future collaboration on trees and forestry policyCSV
30 April 2024Rebecca PowEnergy and Utilities Skills Partnership, Construction Industry Training Board, British Petroleum, SUEZ UK, Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management, Green Alliance, Anna Valero, Landex 'Land Based Colleges & Universities Aspiring to Excellence', University of Reading, National GridTo discuss priorities from Government and Industries about what actions can be taken to advance Green Jobs across the countryCSV
26 April 2024Rebecca PowWildlife and Countryside Link, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, National Farmers' Union, National Trust, Wildlife Trusts, Woodland Trust, Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, National Parks England, National Association for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Country Land and Business Association, Green Finance Institute, Local Government Association, Greener UK, Crown Estate, Plantlife, National Trails UK, Church of England, BuglifeTo raise awareness of the National Biodiversity Target delivery and invite feedback on plans and progress.CSV
24 April 2024Rebecca PowJoanna PriceTo discuss candidacy for the role of Chair of the Joint Nature Conservation CommitteeCSV
24 April 2024Rebecca PowJohn ScanlonTo discuss candidacy for the role of Chair of the Joint Nature Conservation CommitteeCSV
22 April 2024Steve BarclayNational Farmers UnionGeneral attendance at National Farmers Union CouncilCSV
21 April 2024Rebecca PowAJE Group; Circulate Capital; Danone; Decathlon; Gemini Corporation; Mars, Incorporated; Nestl�; Okeanos; PepsiCO, Incorporated; SC Johnson; Terracycle; The Coca Cola Company; Unilever; Walmart; Ellen MacArthur Foundation; World Wide Fund for Nature International; and representatives from foreign governments.To discuss where governments need support from businesses in the development and implementation of an ambitious, effective and legally binding United Nations Treaty to end plastic pollution.CSV
21 April 2024Rebecca PowUnileverTo discuss plastic pollution, waste and recycling and negotiations for the fourth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic PollutionCSV
18 April 2024Rebecca PowCentre for Ecology and Hydrology; Centre for Policy Studies; Conservative Environment Network; Soil Association; Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit; Nature Positive Innovation Commission; The Crown Estate; The Wildlife Trusts; Royal Society for the Protection of Birds; World Wide Fund for Nature UK; Food, Farming and Countryside Commission; Green AllianceTo discuss the best ways to balance the demands on land use between food production and nature restoration.CSV
17 April 2024Rebecca PowNational Farmers' Union; Linking Environment and Farming; John Innes Centre; University of Cambridge; National Institute of Agricultural Botany; National Parks England; Lockerly Estate; Country Land and Business Association; British Association for Shooting and ConservationTo discuss how the Land Use Framework and wider policy can enable farmers to make productivity improvements in agriculture.CSV
17 April 2024Steve BarclayThames TidewayTo discuss progress on the Thames Tideway Tunnel.CSV
12 April 2024Rebecca PowAnguilla National TrustTo see the Joint Nature Conservation Committee and Anguilla National Trust Disaster Resilience Project on Sargassum on Sandy Hill Bay.CSV
11 April 2024Rebecca PowAnguilla National TrustTo discuss Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs's Overseas Territories Biodiversity Strategy.CSV
26 March 2024Richard BenyonClimate Vulnerable Forum (CVF)Meeting to discuss Climate Prosperity Plans and Climate Vulnerable Forum funcionality.CSV
26 March 2024Rebecca PowConforMeeting to discuss forestry policyCSV
26 March 2024Rebecca PowCatchment-Based ApproachMeeting to discuss the protection of chalkstreamsCSV
26 March 2024Rebecca PowDame Caroline Dinenage MP Do not include contextual information e.g., �meeting with� / �telephone call to discuss� etc. Only include the names of Individual(s) or organisation(s). For senior media figures, the job title should also be included using the formatMeeting to discuss forestry policyCSV
25 March 2024Richard BenyonThe International Conservation Caucus Foundation (ICCF) GroupMeeting to discuss nature finance and the Biodiverse Landscapes FundCSV
25 March 2024Mark SpencerAustralian MinisterA meeting to discuss tradeCSV
25 March 2024Mark SpencerLithuanian Deputy Minister for AgricultureA meeting to discuss tradeCSV
21 March 2024Robbie MoorePennon WaterMeeting to discuss water company performanceCSV
20 March 2024Rebecca PowMajor Landowners' GroupMeeting to discuss the recovery of Sites of Special Scientific InterestCSV
20 March 2024Rebecca PowGame & Wildlife Conservation TrustMeeting to discuss the protection of speciesCSV
19 March 2024Rebecca PowEnvironmental Horticulture GroupMeeting to discuss policies of concern Meeting to stakeholders in the horticulture sectorCSV
19 March 2024Robbie MooreFera Science LimitedMeeting to discuss their work around water qualityCSV
19 March 2024Stephen BarclaySir Brian MayTo discuss badger data.CSV
19 March 2024Stephen BarclayUk OnwardTo discuss key findings from Uk Onward's Greener Pastures reportCSV
18 March 2024Mark SpencerNando'sA meeting to discuss the resilience and sustainability of the UK�s food supply chainsCSV
12 March 2024Rebecca PowConforMeeting to discuss forestry policyCSV
12 March 2024Robbie MooreAnglian WaterMeeting to discuss water company performanceCSV
11 March 2024Robbie Douglas-MillerAlice HoltA visit to see forests and discuss Forestry EnglandCSV
8 March 2024Stephen BarclayBritish Association for Shooting and ConservationA visit to discuss gamebird licensingCSV
7 March 2024Mark SpencerWidow of farmerA meeting to discuss farmingCSV
6 March 2024Richard BenyonJoint Nature Conservation Committee; Royal Society for the Protection of Birds; Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; British Trust for Ornithology; National Trust; Natural England; Wildlife and Countryside Link.Meeting to discuss seabirds and the impacts of avian influenza outbreak, roundtable meetingCSV
6 March 2024Rebecca PowCatchment-Based ApproachMeeting to discuss the protection of chalk streamsCSV
6 March 2024Robbie MooreThames WaterMeeting to discuss water company performanceCSV
6 March 2024Robbie MooreSouth Staffordshire waterMeeting to discuss water scarcity in CambridgeshireCSV
5 March 2024Mark SpencerCCLA Investment ManagementA meeting to discuss agricultural workers in the seasonal agricultural schemeCSV
28 February 2024Richard BenyonCCm�TechnologiesMeeting to discuss Green FinanceCSV
28 February 2024Robbie MooreAssociation of Drainage Authorities (ADA)Meeting to discuss government support for Internal Drainage Board services and how best Meeting to make use of themCSV
27 February 2024Rebecca PowFarming and Wildlife Advisory GroupMeeting to discuss sustainable farmingCSV
27 February 2024Robbie MooreCountry Land and Business Association (CLA)Meeting to discuss support for the rural economyCSV
26 February 2024Mark SpencerFarmers Union of WalesA meeting to discuss farmingCSV
25 February 2024Rebecca PowBureau of United Nations Environment AssemblyOrganising Committee for UNEA (United Nations Environment Assembly) conferenceCSV
20 February 2024Stephen BarclayNational Farmers UnionRoundtable and general attendance at the National Farmers Union conferenceCSV
19 February 2024Mark SpencerKazakhstan ministerial delegationA meeting to discuss tradeCSV
19 February 2024Mark SpencerScottish Fisherman's FederationA meeting to discuss fishingCSV
19 February 2024Mark SpencerEastern Inshore Fisheries & Conservation AuthorityA meeting to discuss fishingCSV
13 February 2024Mark SpencerNational Farmers UnionA meeting to discuss sugarCSV
7 February 2024Rebecca PowEnergy and Utilities Skills Partnership, Renewable UK, Siemens Gamesa UK, Cogent Skills, Chartered Institute for Ecology and Environmental Management, British Petroleum, Association of County Council, SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK, Landex, MCS, Steve Scrimshaw, Green Alliance, Centre for Economic Performance and Programme on Innovation and Diffusion, London School of Economics, National GridTo discuss priorities from government and industry about what actions can be taken to advance green jobs across the country (green jobs and skills policy)CSV
7 February 2024Rebecca PowHorticultural Trades AssociationMeeting Meeting to discuss peat and borders policyCSV
1 February 2024Mark SpencerNature Friendly Farming NetworkA meeting to discuss farmingCSV
31 January 2024Robbie Douglas-MillerEnvironment Improvement Plan One Year on ReceptionCelebration of acheivements so far and hear from the Secretary of State on department's goals for the year ahead.CSV
31 January 2024Robbie Douglas-MillerNuffield CouncilBioethics 2024-2028 Strategy Launch, presentations as well as network with decision makers about the government's bioscience and innovation agendasCSV
31 January 2024Stephen BarclayGreat British RailwaysRail freight growth target discussionCSV
30 January 2024Rebecca PowStephanie Marshall, Head of West and South West, BBC and Jason Horton, Director of Production, BBC LocalMeeting to discuss issues relating Meeting to the South WestCSV
29 January 2024Richard BenyonGreen AllianceMeeting to discuss Improving the environment initiativesCSV
29 January 2024Stephen BarclayFTI Consulting AshurstTo discuss a market sensitive topic on Thames Water.CSV
29 January 2024Mark SpencerConservative Animal Welfare FoundationA meeting to discuss slaughter regulationsCSV
24 January 2024Richard BenyonClimate Vulnerable Forum (CVF)Meeting to discuss Climate Vulnerable Forum strategy across Afric, bialateral with incoming Secretary GeneralCSV
24 January 2024Robbie MooreBeco AO British Retail Consortium Environmental Services Association ReLondon Aldersgate Group Sweeep Recolight Amazon Material Focus TechUk Green AllianceMeeting to discuss electrical wasteCSV
24 January 2024Stephen BarclayWorshipful Company of Farmers/Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF)To discuss issues affecting the farming sectorCSV
24 January 2024Mark SpencerNational Farmers UnionA meeting to discuss pesticidesCSV
24 January 2024Mark SpencerNational Farmers UnionA meeting to discuss young cereal farmersCSV
23 January 2024Robbie MooreAnglian Water Northumbrian Water Severn Trent Southern Water United Utilities Wessex Water Yorkshire WaterMeeting to discuss how Meeting to improve the overall performance of the water sectorCSV
23 January 2024Stephen BarclayWater UK, Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water, Severn Trent, Southern Water, Thames Water, United Utilities, Pennon Group - South West Water, Bristol Water, Wessex Water, Yorkshire WaterRoundtable to discuss how to improve the overall performance of the water sector with water and severage companiesCSV
23 January 2024Stephen BarclayGame and Wildlife Conservation TrustTo discuss environmental support to farmersCSV
22 January 2024Richard BenyonGreat Blue Ocean coalition (GBO)Meeting to discuss marine protection around the South Sandwich IslandsCSV
18 January 2024Robbie MooreBASFMeeting to discuss England�s Precision Breeding Act and promote investment opportunities in this sector in the UKCSV
18 January 2024Robbie MooreSyngenta�Meeting to discuss Syngenta�s operations in the UKCSV
18 January 2024Robbie MooreBayerMeeting to discuss England�s Precision Breeding Act and promote investment opportunities in this sector in the UKCSV
17 January 2024Rebecca PowNational Parks EnglandMeeting to meet the new Executive Director of National Parks England and discuss Natural Park Authorities' role in improving nature biodiversityCSV
17 January 2024Rebecca PowSir Charles Walker MPMeeting to discuss deer managementCSV
17 January 2024Stephen BarclayBritish Association for Shooting and ConservationTo discuss the future of gamebird licensing following the expiration of the current system in May 2025CSV
15 January 2024Robbie MooreKimberly- ClarkMeeting to discuss the regulation of wet wipes across the UKCSV
15 January 2024Stephen BarclayInstitute for Agriculture, Royal Agricultural Society of EnglandTo discuss issues affecting the farming sectorCSV
15 January 2024Stephen BarclayBritish Retail Consortium, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, Co-op, Marks & SpencerRoundtable to discuss issues affecting the food supply chain, supply chain fairness, and food pricesCSV
10 January 2024Stephen BarclayCountryside AllianceIntroductory discussion focusing on Countryside Alliance's priorities, including food production and environmental targetsCSV
9 January 2024Rebecca PowDevelopment Youth Hostel Association, Outward Bound Trust, South Downs National Park, Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, Ernest Cook Trust, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Youth Environmental Service, Sport EnglandTo discuss the allocation of funding to connect children and young people to nature and encourage pro-environmental behaviours and green careers (access to nature policy, green jobs and skills policy)CSV
9 January 2024Stephen BarclayDevelopment Youth Hostel Association, Outward Bound Trust,South Downs National Park, Esmee Fairbairn, Ernest Cook Trust, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Youth Environmental Service, Sport EnglandRoundtable to discuss allocation of funding to connect children and young people to nature and, in the longer term to encourage pro-environmental behaviours and green careersCSV
8 January 2024Rebecca PowKewMeeting to discuss Kew and the International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity CreditsCSV
19 December 2023Robbie Douglas-MillerAnimal & Plant Health Agency Weybridge VisitTo see the Animal & Plant Health Agency Weybridge Laboratory.CSV
18 December 2023Mark SpencerRoyal Society for the Protection of BirdsMeeting to discuss farming policy.CSV
18 December 2023Robbie Douglas-MillerSimon BurtonIntroduction to the House of Lords.CSV
13 December 2023Rebecca PowSoil AssociationDiscussion on soil including soil life/health recommendations.CSV
13 December 2023Mark SpencerFishermens MissionMeeting to discuss fishing policy including mental health.CSV
13 December 2023Mark SpencerNomad FoodsMeeting to discuss agri-food chain policy.CSV
12 December 2023Mark SpencerTenant Farmers AssociationMeeting to discuss farming policy and tenanted sector.CSV
12 December 2023Mark SpencerUS Dairy Export CouncilMeeting to discuss US-UK trade relationships .CSV
12 December 2023Robbie Douglas-MillerAnimal & Plant Health Agency SevingtonTo see potential Border Control Posts proposal at Sevington.CSV
11 December 2023Mark SpencerJames Hutton InstituteMeeting to discuss farming policy.CSV
11 December 2023Robbie MooreOfwatIntroductory meeting with OfwatCSV
7 December 2023Robbie MooreOfwatTo discuss Ofwat performaceCSV
6 December 2023Robbie MooreUniversities Superannuation Scheme, Canada Pension Plan Investments, CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd, Government of Singapore Investment Corporation, MacquarieRoundtable to understand key concerns of water sector investors.CSV
5 December 2023Mark SpencerThe Crown EstateMeeting to discuss a range of policies across the DEFRA portfolio.CSV
5 December 2023Robbie Douglas-MillerKew GardensIntroduction to Kew Gardens.CSV
4 December 2023Mark SpencerAssociation of Independent Meat SuppliersMeeting to discuss animal welfare policy.CSV
4 December 2023Mark SpencerNational Federation of Fishermans OrganisationMeeting to discuss autumn fisheries negotiations.CSV
4 December 2023Robbie MooreSouth East WaterTo discuss South Eastern Water's performance.CSV
4 December 2023Robbie MooreYorkshire WaterTo discuss Yorkshire Water performance.CSV
30 November 2023Robbie MooreSouth East WaterTo discuss South East�s performance.CSV
30 November 2023Robbie MooreUnited UtilitiesTo discuss perfomance.CSV
29 November 2023Rebecca PowWildlife & Countryside Link, Campaign for National Parks, The Wildlife Trusts, Greener UK, National Trust, Royal Society for Protection of Birds, Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Woodland Trust, World Wide Fund for Nature, Rivers TrustIntroductions and to discuss announcements for Nature Day.CSV
29 November 2023Mark SpencerFood and Drink FederationMeeting to discuss agri-food chain policy.CSV
29 November 2023Mark SpencercBrainMeeting to discuss government IT services.CSV
29 November 2023Robbie MooreFlood ReIntroduction to Flood Re and discuss performance.CSV
28 November 2023Mark SpencerNational Sheep AssociationMeeting to discuss farming policy.CSV
28 November 2023Robbie MooreJean Spencer - Independent Chair , Water Resources East, Water Resources Southeast, West Country Water Resources, Water Resources North, Water Resources West, National Farmers Union, OfwatTo discuss the regional water resources plans and company Water Resources Management Plans.CSV
23 November 2023Robbie MooreBough Beech reservoirTo understand more about their water treatment works.CSV
21 November 2023Mark SpencerTescoMeeting to discuss agri-food chain policy.CSV
20 November 2023Rebecca PowGlobal Food Security SummitClosing remarks at conference.CSV
20 November 2023Mark SpencerNational Farmers UnionMeeting to discuss farming policy.CSV
20 November 2023Mark SpencerEDF RenewablesMeeting to discuss farming policy.CSV
15 November 2023Rebecca PowRivers TrustDiscussion on chalk stream and catchment based approaches.CSV
15 November 2023Richard BenyonTeresa Dent, Game & Wildlife Conservation TrustDiscuss how farmer groups can help deliver our targets.CSV
15 November 2023Mark SpencerDavid FursdonMeeting to discuss farming policy.CSV
14 November 2023Rebecca PowThames WaterDiscussion on company performance and supply interruption.CSV
9 November 2023Richard BenyonBritish Veterinary AssociationDiscuss e-collars.CSV
9 November 2023Richard BenyonGreyhound Board of Great BritainDiscuss greyhound racing.CSV
8 November 2023Rebecca PowAnglian WaterDiscussion on water resource performance and enhancement expenditure.CSV
8 November 2023Rebecca PowSouthern WaterDiscussion on pollution incidents and supply.CSV
8 November 2023Mark SpencerCountry Land and Business AssociationMeeting to discuss farming policy.CSV
30 October 2023Rebecca PowEnvironment AgencyMinisterial performance meeting on water companies.CSV
30 October 2023Richard BenyonWildlife TrustRoundtable discussion.CSV
26 October 2023Trudy HarrisonJason Lavender, Sandy Williamson, Hugo CampbellTo discuss Protected Landscapes.CSV
25 October 2023Richard BenyonGreensphere CapitalDiscuss international green credit markets; the Kew partnership, and the work of Gaia Sciences Innovation.CSV
25 October 2023Trudy HarrisonConfor, Vastern TimberTodiscuss the most recent version of the sector-led National Wood Strategy.CSV
24 October 2023Trudy HarrisonBritish CanoeingTo discuss Defra�s work to improve access to blue space.CSV
20 October 2023Rebecca PowThe Recycling AssociationMeeting to discuss ongoing progress and schemes.CSV
19 October 2023Rebecca PowUnited UtilitiesPresentation on data visualisation tool and design.CSV
19 October 2023Trudy HarrisonBennamann, University of Gloucestershire, Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Assocation, Biosolids Assurance Scheme, United Utilites, Nova Pangaea Technologies, Avara Foods, GetGo Recycling, LanzaJet, Velocys, Clean Thermodynamic Energy Conversion, OllecoRoundtable on the circular economy.CSV
18 October 2023Mark SpencerScottish White Fish Producers AssociationMeeting to discuss autumn fisheries negotiations.CSV
18 October 2023Trudy HarrisonMalins Group, Kate Bellwood Associates, Sizewell, Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, World Wildlife FundRoundtable discuss planning in relation to the environment and the Environmental Improvement Plan.CSV
18 October 2023Trudy HarrisonDr Dan HartTo discuss the UNESCO sponsored conference on cities, water and adaptation in the context of climate change.CSV
17 October 2023Rebecca PowSouth West Water and Bristol WaterDiscussion on drinking water, performance and pollution.CSV
17 October 2023Richard BenyonJohn Cooper, NandosDiscuss livestock feed controls: Poultry feed (broiler chicken feed in particular). The use of alternative proteins to soya to help reach Net-Zero by 2030.CSV
17 October 2023Mark SpencerBlue Marine Foundation, Client Earth, Oceana, Marine Conservation Society, Shark Trust, Open Seas, WWF, Whale and Dolphin Conservation & Wildlife and Countryside LinkMeeting to discuss autumn fisheries negotiations.CSV
17 October 2023Trudy HarrisonBritish Association for Shooting & Conservation, British Deer Society, Andy Gray, The Country Food TrustRound table on improving the market for and affordability of venison.CSV
16 October 2023Richard BenyonNGO's roundtable with Green Alliance, Friends of the Earth, RSPB, WWF, National Trust, Wildlife TrustsOverview of Government approach to Retained EU Law Act (REUL); Greener UK priorities for use of the REUL Act; Approach to REUL revocation and reform; Loss of interpretive effects and environmental protection.CSV
16 October 2023Mark SpencerScottish Fishermens FederationMeeting to discuss autumn fisheries negotiations.CSV
16 October 2023Mark SpencerNature Friendly Farming NetworkMeeting to discuss farming policy.CSV
16 October 2023Mark SpencerUlster Farming UnionMeeting to discuss farming policy.CSV
16 October 2023Mark SpencerThe Shetland FishermenMeeting to discuss autumn fisheries negotiations.CSV
16 October 2023Mark SpencerScottish Pelagic Fishermens AssociationMeeting to discuss autumn fisheries negotiations.CSV
11 October 2023Richard BenyonAim to Sustain organistationDiscuss issues around gamebirdsCSV
1 October 2023Rebecca PowDrink Producers RoundtableDiscussion regarding recycling and waste and Environmental Permitting Regulation.CSV
23 September 2023Rebecca PowFIFCOMeeting to discuss ESG strategyCSV
20 September 2023Richard BenyonRural Services Network (RSN)Speaking at the rural connectivity session of this conference about the importance of improving digital connectivity in rural areas.CSV
19 September 2023Rebecca PowRivers Trust and Catchment Based Approach (CaBA)10 year celebration event where Minister Pow gave a speechCSV
19 September 2023Rebecca PowFEA Food Waste Product GroupMeeting to discuss food wasteCSV
18 September 2023Rebecca PowBudweiser GroupMeeting to discuss waste/packaging solutionsCSV
14 September 2023Richard BenyonMangrove AllianceTo discuss the Mangrove Breakthrough; a multi-stakeholder initiative aiming to secure the future of 15 million hectares of mangroves by 2030.CSV
14 September 2023Rebecca PowMarks and Spencers FarmVisit to Cowley Farm to discuss Extended Packaging Responsibility and the Deposit Return SchemeCSV
13 September 2023Richard BenyonThe Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture (TIAH)For The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture (TIAH) to update key industry stakeholders on their progress to date.CSV
12 September 2023Rebecca PowWine and Spirit Trade AssociationMeeting to discuss Deposit Return Scheme and waste packagingCSV

What this does not establish

A recorded meeting establishes that the department published a line saying the minister met the counterpart named, on the date given, for the purpose stated. It does not establish what was said, who asked for the meeting, or what followed. Gifts, hospitality and travel are linked above from the department’s own files and are not read into rows. The names are the department’s own strings and are not resolved to any person or company on this site by resemblance.

Source: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs’s transparency publications on GOV.UK, each linked above. Open Government Licence v3. Back to all departments.