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Defra's ministerial meetings, July to September 2018
Updated 9 January 2019
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| Minister | Date | Name of organisation or individual | Purpose of meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Gove | 2018-07-09 | Javier Bardem | To discuss the protect of the Antarctic |
| Michael Gove | 2018-07-13 | East Sussex County Council; Hastings Borough Council; Paul Joy; Mark Woodley; Stuart Hamilton; Robert Ball; Dean Adams; Roland Kelly; Yasmin Ornsby; New Under Ten Fishermens Association; John Cole, local photographer; Amber Rudd MP; Huw Merriman MP. | To discuss fishing |
| Michael Gove | 2018-07-16 | Wildlife Conservation Society, Royal Foundation/United for Wildlife, Space for Giants, International Union for the Conservation of Nature, African Wildlife Foundation, World Wildlife Fund, International Fund for Animal Welfare, Tusk Trust, International Insititute for Environment and Development, Zoological Society of london, African Parks | Roundtable to discuss the illegal wildlife trade |
| Michael Gove | 2018-07-17 | Royston Smith MP and Associated British Ports | To discuss air quality |
| Michael Gove | 2018-07-17 | British Veterinary Association, Association of Government Veterinarians, and Veterinary Public Health Association | To discuss the veterinary profession post Brexit |
| Michael Gove | 2018-07-17 | National Farmers Union | To discuss agriculture |
| Michael Gove | 2018-07-19 | Environmental Funders Network | To discuss the environment |
| Michael Gove | 2018-07-23 | Guy Opperman MP and constituents | To discuss National Parks Week and the rural affairs |
| Michael Gove | 2018-07-24 | Farmers' Union of Wales | To discuss farming in Wales |
| Michael Gove | 2018-07-24 | Country Land and Business Association | To discuss rural affairs in Wales |
| Michael Gove | 2018-07-30 | Client Earth | To discuss air quality |
| Michael Gove | 2018-07-30 | Boyan Slat | To discuss ocean plastics |
| Michael Gove | 2018-07-31 | National Trust | To discuss farming and the 25 year environment plan |
| Michael Gove | 2018-07-31 | Northumbrian Water, United Utilities, South Staffordshire Water, Yorkshire Water, Thames Water, Severn Trent Water. Portsmouth Water, Bristol Water | To discuss the water industry |
| Michael Gove | 2018-07-31 | Felix Project | To discuss food waste |
| Michael Gove | 2018-08-01 | National Farmers Union | To discuss drought |
| Michael Gove | 2018-08-01 | Council for Sustainable Business | To discuss sustainability in UK industries |
| Michael Gove | 2018-08-20 | PC Dave Wardell and International Fund for Animal Welfare | To discuss Finn's law |
| Michael Gove | 2018-08-20 | World Wildlife Foundation | To discuss animal conservation |
| Michael Gove | 2018-08-20 | Zoological Society of London | To discuss animal conservation |
| Michael Gove | 2018-08-21 | Andrew Osmond, Moor Court Farm | To discuss farming |
| Michael Gove | 2018-08-22 | John Vincent | To discuss plastics |
| Michael Gove | 2018-08-22 | Philip Merricks | To discuss lapwings |
| Michael Gove | 2018-08-22 | Lord Plumb | To discuss farming |
| Michael Gove | 2018-08-30 | Rabbi Wittenberg | To discuss the environment |
| Michael Gove | 2018-09-04 | Conservative Environment Network | To discuss the environment |
| Michael Gove | 2018-09-05 | Aldersgate Group, Associated British Ports, Anglian Water, Aviva, Merrill Lynch, Bioregional, BuroHappold Engineering, Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP, Environmental Finance, Green Investment Group, Interface, John Lewis Partnership, Kingfisher, Legal & General, Marks & Spencer, Nestlé UK & Ireland, Norton Rose Fulbright, Ørsted, Ramboll, Sky, SUEZ UK, Tesco, Thames Water, Vattenfall, WSP | Roundtable to discuss the environment bill |
| Michael Gove | 2018-09-07 | Priti Patel MP and constituents | To discuss the future of farming |
| Michael Gove | 2018-09-07 | Anglian Water | To discuss water usage |
| Michael Gove | 2018-09-07 | National Farmers Union | To discuss drought |
| Michael Gove | 2018-09-12 | Council for Sustainable Business | To discuss sustainability in UK industries |
| Michael Gove | 2018-09-12 | National Farmers Union | Roundtable to discuss agriculture and Brexit |
| Michael Gove | 2018-09-14 | Pirbright Institute | To discuss their research |
| Michael Gove | 2018-09-19 | Commercial Farmers Group | To discuss the food sector |
| Michael Gove | 2018-09-24 | Sir Ian Wood | To discuss fishing |
| Michael Gove | 2018-09-25 | Dame Ellen MacArthur | To discuss plastic waste |
| Michael Gove | 2018-09-25 | World Wildlife Foundation, Flora and Fauna International, Greenpeace UK, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Wildlife and Countryside Link, Marine Conservation Society, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Blue Marine Foundtation, International Maritime Organisation, National Oceanography centre, UK Seabed Resources Limited, Society of Maritime Industries, Uk Chamber of Shipping, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Zoological Society of London, International Fund for Animal Welfare, Environmental Defense Fund Europe, University of York, Lewis Pugh Foundation, | To discuss marine issues |
| Michael Gove | 2018-09-26 | British Retail Consortium, Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association, Chartered Institute of Wastes Management, Business in the Community, Environmental Services Association, Renewable Energy Association, Coca-Cola, Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport , Samsung Electronics UK Ltd, Green Alliance, Society for Motor Manufacturers and Traders, Aldersgate Group, INCPEN, Waste2tricity, 360 Environmental, Resource Association, Aurora Energy Research, Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation, Charity Retail Association, The Recycling Association, Tesco | Roundtable to discuss resources and waste |
| John Gardiner | 2018-07-03 | National Farmers Union | To discuss digital and rural matters |
| John Gardiner | 2018-07-05 | Sustainable Food trust | To discuss small scale abbattoirs |
| John Gardiner | 2018-07-10 | Horticultural Trade Association | To discuss plant health matters |
| John Gardiner | 2018-09-04 | Blue Cross, Dogs Trust, Kennel Club Battersea Cats and Dogs Home | To discuss animal welfare matters |
| George Eustice | 2018-07-03 | Anglo Northern Ireland Fisheries Producer Organisation; New Under Ten Fishermen's Association; Pew Trust; Seafood Industry Alliance; Blue Marine Foundation; Marine Conservation Society; Greener UK; Scottish Association of Fisheries Producer Organisation | Giving fisheries stakeholders a preview of the Fisheries White Paper |
| George Eustice | 2018-07-10 | Association of Local Authority Public Analyst Laboratories | To discuss loss of public analyst laborotories in UK |
| George Eustice | 2018-07-11 | National Parks England | To discuss future land management policy and partnership with National Parks |
| George Eustice | 2018-07-11 | Shellfish Association of Great Britain | Support for the aquaculture industry and de-regulation |
| George Eustice | 2018-07-17 | National Farmers Union | Electronic identification of livestock |
| George Eustice | 2018-09-10 | Commercial Horticulture Association | Challenges for the industry: seasonal labour; plastics; biosecurity |
| George Eustice | 2018-09-11 | Scottish Pelagic Fishermen's Association | Forthcoming Coastal States negotiations meeting and fish quotas |
| David Rutley | 2018-09-25 | Premier Foods | Roundtable to discuss EU Exit |
| David Rutley | 2018-09-26 | Tesco | Roundtable to discuss EU Exit |
| David Rutley | 2018-09-26 | Food and Drink Federation | Roundtable to introduce portfolio and discuss EU Exit |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2018-07-03 | Sir Bob Watson | To discuss biodiversity |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2018-07-09 | UK Major Ports, Airport Operators Association & Sustainable Aviation, Freight Transport Association, Road Haulage Association, Food Storage and Distribution Association, Environmental Services Association, Construction Industry Council, Construction Equipment Association, Environmental Industries Commission, Construction Plant Hire Association, Local Government Association, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, Asssociation of Manufacturers of Power Systems | Roundtable to discuss red diesel |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2018-07-11 | British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association and others | To discuss air quality (with Department for Transport) |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2018-07-16 | Wildlife Conservation Society, Royal Foundation/United for Wildlife, Space for Giants, International Union for the Conservation of Nature, African Wildlife Foundation, World Wildlife Fund, International Fund for Animal Welfare, Tusk Trust, International Insititute for Environment and Development, Zoological Society of london, African Parks | Roundtable to discuss the illegal wildlife trade |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2018-07-19 | African Parks | To discuss illegal wildlife trade conference |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2018-07-19 | United Utilities | To discuss dry weather |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2018-07-23 | Google, King's College London, Global Action Plan, Independent Television Service (ITV), Brighton University, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | Air Quality roundtable |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2018-07-30 | Royal Solent Yacht Club, Wildlife Trust, Bemridge Harbour | To discuss marine conservation zones |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2018-07-30 | Red Funnel | To discuss clean air zones |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2018-07-31 | Northumbrian Water, United Utilities, South Staffordshire Water, Yorkshire Water, Thames Water, Severn Trent, Portsmouth Water, Bristol Water, Water UK | To discuss water leakage |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2018-08-20 | Mayor of West Midlands | To discuss air quality |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2018-08-20 | World Wildlife Foundation | To discuss animal conservation |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2018-08-20 | Zoological Society of London | To discuss wildlife conservation |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2018-08-31 | United Utilities | To discuss dry weather |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2018-09-03 | United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime | To discuss illegal wildlife trade |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2018-09-05 | Woodland Trust | To discuss forest holidays |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2018-09-06 | Whitbread, Costa | To discuss plastic |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2018-09-10 | Robert Wilson | To discuss governance |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2018-09-11 | Falklands Conservation | To discuss Overseas Territories and Brexit |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2018-09-11 | Wildlife conservation society, World Wide Fund, Space for Giants, Giants Club, Eppel Sustainability | To discuss the green corridor |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2018-09-14 | Wildlife Conservation Soceity, World Wide Fund, Royal United Services Institute, Associacao do Meio Ambiente, United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation | To discuss illegal wildlife trade in Mozambique |