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Defra's ministerial meetings April to June 2019
Updated 25 October 2019
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| Minister | Date | Name of organisation or individual | Purpose of meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Gove | 2019-04-01 | Professor Klaus Schwab | To discuss economics of biodiversity |
| Michael Gove | 2019-04-10 | Minette Batters, Terry Jones, National Farmers Union | To discuss the NFU's proposal for a trade commission group on standards |
| Michael Gove | 2019-04-10 | Humane Society International, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, World Animal Protection, Compassion in World Farming & Wildlife and Countryside Link | To discuss animal related legislation (sentience, sentencing and circuses). |
| Michael Gove | 2019-04-10 | Lewis Pugh | To discuss climate change |
| Michael Gove | 2019-04-11 | Joe Stanley | To discuss farming issues |
| Michael Gove | 2019-04-15 | Home Builders Federation, Taylor Wimpey, UK Green Building Council, Federation of Master Builders, National Federation of Builders, Redrow, William Sales Partnership, Carr & Carr | To discuss implementing net gain approaches |
| Michael Gove | 2019-04-23 | Greta Thunburg | To discuss climate change |
| Michael Gove | 2019-04-24 | The Council for Sustainable Business | To discuss sustainable business |
| Michael Gove | 2019-04-24 | National Farmer's Union | To discuss farming issues |
| Michael Gove | 2019-04-24 | Nadim & Tanya Ednan-Laperouse | To discuss food labelling |
| Michael Gove | 2019-04-30 | Extinction Rebellion | To discuss climate change |
| Michael Gove | 2019-05-01 | Chris Packham & Chris Heaton-Harris | To discuss Chris Packham's Wildlife Manifesto |
| Michael Gove | 2019-05-03 | National Farmer's Union Scotland | To discuss livestock and arable issues |
| Michael Gove | 2019-05-07 | Lord Ashcroft | To discuss trophy hunting |
| Michael Gove | 2019-05-08 | Religious Slaughter Roundtable: Shechita UK, Halal Food Authority, Halal Monitoring Committee, Muslim Council of Britain, British Veterinary Association, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Compassion in World Farming, British Meat Processors Association, British Poultry Council, Association of Independent Meat Suppliers. | To hold a general discussion on animal welfare and slaughter |
| Michael Gove | 2019-05-14 | Commissioners of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts' Manufactures and Commerce Food, Farming and Countryside Commission | To discuss the publishing of their report |
| Michael Gove | 2019-05-15 | Born Free, Environment Investigation Agency, World Wide Fund for Nature, Safari Club International, WildCru, University of Oxford, Tanzania Wildlife Conservation Society, International Institute for Environment and Development, The African Wildlife Foundation, TRAFFIC Optional Oak Foundation, Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting, Cambridge University, University of Florida, Royal Veterinary College, International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation, European Federation for Hunting and Conservation, International Union for Conservation of Nature East and Southern Africa, International Union for Conservation of Nature Thematic Group on Sustainable Use and Management of Ecosystems, International Fund for Animal Welfare, Global Envoy of African Parks, Royal Foundation (IWT), LionAid, Namibian High Commission, Botswanan High Commission, Kenyan High Commission | To discuss trophy hunting |
| Michael Gove | 2019-06-17 | Humber Farmers Roundtable | To discuss flooding issues |
| Michael Gove | 2019-06-25 | Lewis Pugh | To discuss climate change |
| Michael Gove | 2019-06-26 | Extinction Rebellion | To discuss climate change |
| Michael Gove | 2019-06-26 | Time is now | To discuss climate change |
| Michael Gove | 2019-06-28 | Farmers Roundtable with Kevin Hollinrake MP | To discuss local farming issues and EU Exit impact. |
| David Rutley | 2019-04-03 | Food & Drink Federation, UK Hospitality, British Retail Consortium, National Farmers Union | Regular meeting on food industry |
| David Rutley | 2019-04-10 | Food & Drink Federation, UK Hospitality, British Retail Consortium, National Farmers Union | Regular meeting on food industry |
| David Rutley | 2019-04-10 | Humane Society International, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, World Animal Protection, Compassion in World Farming, Wildlife and Countryside Link | Meeting with animal welfare organisations on animal sentience and the '#BetterDealForAnimals' campaign |
| David Rutley | 2019-04-25 | Adaptation Sub-Committee | Meeting with the sub-committee to discuss climate change adaptation |
| David Rutley | 2019-04-30 | Kew Gardens | Visit to Kew Gardens to discuss the upcoming Kew Leases Bill |
| David Rutley | 2019-05-01 | Food & Drink Federation, UK Hospitality, British Retail Consortium, National Farmers Union | Regular meeting on food industry |
| David Rutley | 2019-05-01 | British Horse Council, The Horse Trust, British Equine Veterinary Association, World Horse Welfare, British Horse Society, British Equestrian Federation, Thoroughbred Breeders Association, British Horseracing Authority, British Equestrian Trade Association | To discuss equine matters |
| David Rutley | 2019-05-01 | Food and Drink Sector Council - Sainsbury's Premier Foods, Stobart Group, Coca-Cola, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, Nestle, Merlin Entertainments, Co-op Food, Food and Drink Federation, CBI Scotland, Sancroft, Greater Lincolnshire LEP, Associated British Foods, Welsh Food & Drink Board, Propercorn, Dale Farm, National Farmers' Union | Regular meeting with food & drink stakeholders |
| David Rutley | 2019-05-08 | Food & Drink Federation, UK Hospitality, British Retail Consortium, National Farmers Union | Regular meeting on food industry |
| David Rutley | 2019-05-08 | Food & Drink Federation | Meeting to discuss domestic food production, the sector deal and the food strategy |
| David Rutley | 2019-05-08 | Halal Food Authority, Halal Monitoring Committee, Muslim Council of Britain, Shechita UK, British Veterinary Association, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Compassion in World Farming, British Meat Processors Association, British Poultry Council, Association of Independent Meat Suppliers | Roundtable on religious slaughter |
| David Rutley | 2019-05-14 | British Horseracing Authority and Chair of Equine Welfare Board | To discuss equine matters |
| David Rutley | 2019-05-14 | Heineken | To discuss the beverage sector |
| David Rutley | 2019-05-15 | Food & Drink Federation, UK Hospitality, British Retail Consortium, National Farmers Union | Regular meeting on food industry |
| David Rutley | 2019-05-15 | Battersea | To discuss rehoming dogs |
| David Rutley | 2019-05-16 | Belfast Harbour | Visit to a Border Inspection post to discuss EU Exit |
| David Rutley | 2019-05-20 | Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show | Attendance at the gala, as the Minister for Forestry |
| David Rutley | 2019-05-22 | Food & Drink Federation, UK Hospitality, British Retail Consortium, National Farmers Union | Regular meeting on food industry |
| David Rutley | 2019-05-23 | National Forest Company, Warren Hills Primary School | Visit to Warren Hills Primary School to launch the urban tree challenge fund |
| David Rutley | 2019-05-29 | Food & Drink Federation, UK Hospitality, British Retail Consortium, National Farmers Union | Regular meeting on food industry |
| David Rutley | 2019-06-03 | Anheuser-Busch InBev | The Minister opened the new HQ in Farringdon |
| David Rutley | 2019-06-06 | HorseWorld Trust, The Horse Trust, Redwings, World Horse Welfare, British Horse Society, Friends of Swansea Horses, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Roundtable on horse tethering |
| David Rutley | 2019-06-10 | Food & Drink Federation, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board | To discuss the promotion of domestic produce |
| David Rutley | 2019-06-10 | Associated British Foods | Introductory meeting and to discuss the food sector |
| David Rutley | 2019-06-12 | Food & Drink Federation, UK Hospitality, British Retail Consortium, National Farmers Union | Regular meeting on food industry |
| David Rutley | 2019-06-13 | New Covent Garden Market Wholesalers | A visit to New Covent Garden Market with Covent Garden Market Authority, which involved a tour of the market and meeting wholesalers. |
| David Rutley | 2019-06-13 | Mondelez International, Reading University, Reading Scientific Services, Thames Valley Berkshire LEP | A visit to the new Mondelez Science Centre as Food Minister |
| David Rutley | 2019-06-19 | Food & Drink Federation, UK Hospitality, British Retail Consortium, National Farmers Union | Regular meeting on food industry |
| David Rutley | 2019-06-22 | The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland, National Farmers' Union, Dogs Trust, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, Scotland Food & Drink, The Agri-Epi Centre, Scotch Whisky Association, Scottish Land & Estates, James Hutton Institute | Visit to the Royal Highlands Show as Defra Minister, including visits to several trade stands of stakeholders |
| David Rutley | 2019-06-26 | Food & Drink Federation, UK Hospitality, British Retail Consortium, National Farmers Union | Regular meeting on food industry |
| David Rutley | 2019-06-29 | Greyhound Board of Great Britain | To discuss animal welfare provisions on-site at the derby final |
| Robert Goodwill | 2019-04-02 | Smithson Hill | discuss agriculture and technology as an growing sector for the UK |
| Robert Goodwill | 2019-04-05 | Scottish Fishermens' Federation; Scottish Pelagic Fishermen's Association; Scottish Whitefish Producers' Association; Scottish Seafood Association | discuss challenges and opportunities for Scottish fishing industry |
| Robert Goodwill | 2019-04-05 | National Farmers Union Scotland | discuss current issues for Scottish farmers |
| Robert Goodwill | 2019-04-09 | Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board; Arboricultural Association; British Association of Landscape Industries; Chartered Institute of Horticulture; Horticulture Innovation Partnership; Horticultural Trades Association; Landex; National Farmers Union; Royal Horticultural Society | discuss Ornamental Horticulture and support for the sector |
| Robert Goodwill | 2019-04-24 | Agricultural Engineers' Association; Grain and Feed Trade Association; Animal Health Distributors' Association; Agricultural Industries Confederation; Central Association of Agricultural Valuers; International Meat Traders' Association; National Association of Agricultural Contractors; Crop Protection Association | discuss future farming policy post EU |
| Robert Goodwill | 2019-05-01 | Arla Foods | discuss dairy industry current challenges |
| Robert Goodwill | 2019-05-01 | Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board | discuss support for farming and horticulture |
| Robert Goodwill | 2019-05-08 | Angling Trust | discuss recreational fishing |
| Robert Goodwill | 2019-05-08 | New Under Tens Fishermen's Association | discuss support for small scale fishing |
| Robert Goodwill | 2019-05-15 | British Wool Marketing Board | discuss organisational change |
| Robert Goodwill | 2019-05-16 | Voluntary Initiative | discuss responsible use of pesticides |
| Robert Goodwill | 2019-05-21 | Organic Milk Suppliers Cooperative | discuss future of organic milk trade post EU |
| Robert Goodwill | 2019-05-22 | National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations | discuss fisheries policy post EU |
| Robert Goodwill | 2019-06-05 | Scottish Land and Estates | discuss Agriculture Bill and Scottish farming |
| Robert Goodwill | 2019-06-11 | Red Tractor | discuss food labelling and farm assurance |
| Robert Goodwill | 2019-06-12 | Linking Environment and Farming | discuss environment, conservation and farming |
| Robert Goodwill | 2019-06-13 | Tenant Farmers Association | discuss Agriculture Bill and tenancy reform |
| Robert Goodwill | 2019-06-17 | Agricultural Industries Confederation; Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board; Associated British Foods; Association of Cereal Food Manufacturers; British Oat and Barley Millers' Association; Central Association of Agricultural Valuers; Country Land and Business Association; Federation of Bakers; Glencore; Grain and Feed Trade Association; Maltsters’ Association of Great Britain; National Association of British and Irish Flour Millers; National Farmers Union; National Farmers Union Scotland; Openfield; Pet Food Manufacturers Association; The Rice Association; Seed Crushers and Oil Processors’ Association | discuss arable farming post EU |
| Robert Goodwill | 2019-06-19 | British Growers | discuss future support for horticulture industry |
| Robert Goodwill | 2019-06-21 | Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board; Association of Independent Meat Suppliers; British Meat Processors Association; British Pig Association; British Poultry Council; British Wool; Country Land and Business Association; Dairy UK; Farmers’ Union of Wales; Hybu Cig Cymru (Meat Promotion Wales); Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland; Livestock Auctioneers Association; National Beef Association; National Farmers Union; National Farmers Union Cymru; National Farmers Union Scotland National Pig Association; National Sheep Association Quality Meat Scotland; Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers; Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers; Scottish Beef Association; Scottish Government; Scottish Tenant Farmers Association; Tenant Farmers Association; Tenant Farmers Association Cymru; The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers | discuss future farm livestock policy post EU |
| Robert Goodwill | 2019-06-25 | Greener UK | discuss Fisheries Bill and fisheries conservation |
| Robert Goodwill | 2019-06-26 | Crop Protection Association | discuss availability of pesticides for farmers |
| Robert Goodwill | 2019-06-26 | Scotch Whisky Association | discuss whisky exports post EU |
| Lord Gardiner | 2019-04-25 | National Farmers' Union | To discuss farming matters |
| Lord Gardiner | 2019-04-29 | Broads Authority | To discuss the Broads Authority |
| Lord Gardiner | 2019-04-30 | National Parks England | To discuss National Parks |
| Lord Gardiner | 2019-04-30 | Rural Coalition and Rural Services Network | To discuss rural matters |
| Lord Gardiner | 2019-05-01 | The Horse Trust, British Equine Veterinary Association, World Horse Welfare, British Horse Society, British Equestrian Federation, Thoroughbred Breeders Assocation, British Horseracing Authority | To discuss equine matters |
| Lord Gardiner | 2019-05-01 | Royal Society for the Protection of Birds | To discuss invasive species |
| Lord Gardiner | 2019-05-15 | Alice Thomson, Associate Editor at The Times | To discuss tree health |
| Lord Gardiner | 2019-06-04 | Association of Convenience Stores | To discuss rural shops |
| Lord Gardiner | 2019-06-24 | British Canoeing | To discuss invasive species |
| Lord Gardiner | 2019-06-25 | Powys County Council | To discuss animal health |
| Lord Gardiner | 2019-06-26 | Country Land and Business Association | To discuss rural matters |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-04-01 | Bim Afolami MP, Hertfordshire and Middlesex Wildlife Trust | To discuss nature recovery networks |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-04-01 | Heather Wheeler MP & Hargreaves Services plc | To discuss domestic burning |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-04-02 | Nigel Adams MP, North Yorkshire County Council, Tadcaster Flood Action Group, Scarborough Borough Council | To discuss flooding |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-04-05 | Crane Merchandising Systems | To discuss F-Gases |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-04-25 | The International Union for Conservation of Nature | To discuss upcoming COPs, biodiversity & targets |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-04-25 | Wildlife Conservation Society | To discuss environmental issues, COP26 and international targets |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-04-26 | Cristiana Pasca Palmer, Executive Secretary of the Secretariat of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity | To discuss biodiversity and upcoming COPS |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-04-29 | Anne Milton MP & 4Eco | To discuss biodegradable cutlery |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-04-29 | Henry Billingham MP & CCL Labels | To discuss recycling of plastic bottles |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-05-01 | Supt. Nick Lyall | To discuss the work of the Raptor Persecution Priority Delivery Group. |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-05-08 | Tideway, Thames Water, Ofwat, Amber Infrastructure (with Minister Jenrick) | Thames Tideway Tunnel Roundtable |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-05-08 | Marcus Gover CEO WRAP, Tanya Steele CEO WWF UK, Dr David Halpern Head of the Behavioural Insights Team, Founder of the Government's 'Nudge Unit’, TooGoodToGo, Feedback Global | To discuss the Food Waste Symposium: Motivate and Educate Panel |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-05-10 | Chester Zoo, Mark Pilgrame CEO, Jamie Christon COO, Caroline Sanger Davies Director of Marketing, Fundraising, PR and Public Affairs, Gareth Siddorn Public Affairs Manager, Jenny Tegg Head of Marketing | To discuss conservation work in the zoon and in the field, Darwin Initiative projects |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-05-14 | Food & Drink Federation, Waterwise, Angling Trust, Energy UK, National Farmers Union, Water UK, Country Land and Business Association (CLA), Canal & River Trust, Blueprint, WWF | Abstraction Roundtable |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-05-14 | Water UK | To discuss recent water consultation responses |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-05-15 | International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation, Endangered Species Protection Agency, University of Florida, Wildlife Conservation Society, Save the Rhino, Royal Foundation, WWF, Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting, Safari Club International, LionAid, WildCru - University of Oxford, Environment Investigation Agency, International Institute for Environment and Development & Born Free Foundation (with Secretary of State, Michael Gove) | Trophy Hunting Roundtable |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-05-16 | Company Shop, Grimsby | To discuss food waste |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-05-21 | Mayor of Bristol | To discuss air quality |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-06-03 | Holly Lynch MP & Calderdale Council | To discuss flood defences |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-06-03 | Sammy Wilson MP, Banks Group & Association of UK Coal Importers and Producers | To discuss burning of household coal |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-06-11 | British Association for Shooting and Conservation | To discuss matters on shooting |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-06-12 | Michelin | To discuss tyres |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-06-13 | Kosi Latu, Director General of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) | To discuss marine conservation and plastic pollution |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-06-15 | Government Pension Investment Fund (Japan) | To discuss investments in water and carbon |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-06-22 | MORE Hotel Group, Victoria Falls | To discuss wildlife tourism |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-06-23 | The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Secretary General | To discuss CITES and illegal wildlife trade |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-06-23 | UN Environment Deputy Executive Director | To discuss CITES |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-06-25 | Representatives of the local community living in the Chobe National Park, Kasani | To discuss human wildlife conflict |
| Thérèse Coffey | 2019-06-27 | NFU & Broadland Agricultural Abstractors (BAWAG) | To discuss water abstraction |