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Defra's ministerial meetings, July to September 2021
Updated 27 January 2022
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| Minister | Date | Name of organisation or individual | Purpose of meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Eustice | 2021-07-01 | Food and Drink Federation, National Farmers' Union, Sainsbury's, Federation of Wholesale Distributors, Morrisons, UNITE, Felix Project, Sancroft, Fine Foods, The Edrington Group, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, UKHospitality, Volac, Propercorn, Dale Farm Ltd, Nestle | To give opening remarks at the Food and Drink Sector Council and to highlight the value of collaboration between industry and Government. |
| George Eustice | 2021-07-02 | Devon County Show | Attended various stalls and discussions around the show, including the National Farmers' Union stand and a seminar on the future of farming in Devon. |
| George Eustice | 2021-07-05 | Mayor of London | To discuss air quality and waste in London. |
| George Eustice | 2021-07-06 | Laura Kuenssberg, Political Editor, BBC | General political discussion. |
| George Eustice | 2021-07-07 | F4 - Food and Drink Federation, UK Hospitality, British Retail Consortium, National Farmers' Union | COVID-19 and European Union transition update with the food and drink sector. |
| George Eustice | 2021-07-07 | Wildlife and Countryside Link, The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Lord Randall of Uxbridge, Baroness Jones of Whitchurch, Baroness Parminter, Lord Krebs | To discuss the 2030 species abundance target. |
| George Eustice | 2021-07-13 | Professor Simon Pearson | To discuss the automation review. |
| George Eustice | 2021-07-13 | Western Fish Producers' Organisation, Neil Parish MP | To discuss investment in fishing vessels. |
| George Eustice | 2021-07-14 | Great Yorkshire Showground | Attended various stalls and discussions around the show, including the National Farmers' Union stand, the Countryside Land Alliance stand, and the Yorkshire Flood Resilience stand. |
| George Eustice | 2021-07-20 | British Horse Society | To discuss improving access to nature. |
| George Eustice | 2021-07-21 | F4 - Food and Drink Federation, UK Hospitality, British Retail Consortium, National Farmers' Union | COVID-19 and European Union transition update with the food and drink sector. |
| George Eustice | 2021-07-22 | Green Alliance, The National Trust, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Wildlife and Countryside Link, The Wildlife Trusts, The Woodland Trust, The World Wide Fund for Nature UK, Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust | To discuss delivering on 30by30 on land. |
| George Eustice | 2021-07-22 | British Retail Consortium, Aldi, Asda, Co-op, Iceland, Lidl, Marks and Spencer, Sainsburys, Tesco, Waitrose, Minister Zahawi | To discuss COVID-19 with retailers. |
| George Eustice | 2021-09-06 | Pilgrims UK | To discuss difficulties in the exportation of pork. |
| George Eustice | 2021-09-07 | Bechtel | Introductory meeting with the new owners of Wave Hub. |
| George Eustice | 2021-09-08 | F4 - Food and Drink Federation, UK Hospitality, British Retail Consortium, National Farmers' Union | COVID-19 and European Union transition update with the food and drink sector. |
| George Eustice | 2021-09-09 | Sustainable Food Trust | To discuss the work of the organisation and their work towards a more sustainable food production system. |
| George Eustice | 2021-09-15 | F4 - Food and Drink Federation, UK Hospitality, British Retail Consortium, National Farmers' Union | COVID-19 and European Union transition update with the food and drink sector. |
| George Eustice | 2021-09-15 | Professor Pete Smith, Professor Dave Powlson, Professor Nick Ostle | To discuss soil carbon sequestration. |
| George Eustice | 2021-09-21 | National Farmers' Union, Food and Drink Federation, British Meat Industry, British Poultry Council, 2 Sisters Food Group, Pilgrims, Cranswick | To hear from stakeholders regarding CO2 shortages. |
| George Eustice | 2021-09-21 | Scottish Pelagic Fishermen's Association | Discuss the state of pelagic fisheries, stock management, and fisheries negotiations. |
| George Eustice | 2021-09-22 | Broadway Initiative, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, Environment Agency, Wildlife and Countryside Link, National Farmers' Union, The Country Land and Business Association, Federated Hermes, Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, Water UK | To provide feedback on the draft strategic directions paper produced by the Financing Nature Recovery Coalition. |
| George Eustice | 2021-09-23 | British Retail Consortium, Aldi, Asda, Iceland, Marks and Spencer, Ocado Retail, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Co-op, Waitrose, Morrisons | To discuss concerns relating to supply chains and CO2 shortages. |
| George Eustice | 2021-09-23 | Balmoral Show | Attended various stalls and discussions around the show, including the Northern Ireland Food marquee and the Ulter Farmers' Union stand. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-07-15 | Severn Trent, Iceland, Heathrow Airport, Green Sphere Capital, Avian Investors, Veolia, Bulb, Responsible Travel, Bartle Bogle Hegarty, BBH, EMR Group, Loknstore, Chanel, Accenture, Kararama, Fjordnet. | Council of Sustainable Business Ministerial meeting to discuss handbook, Get Nature Positive campaign, cardboard dashboard and plastic waste. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-07-19 | Bezos Earth Fund, Yale University, Global Optimism, Wild Conservation Society | To talk about philanthropic commitments on nature finance ahead of Conference of the Parties 26. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-07-19 | Conference of the Parties 26 High-Level Champion | To discuss the High-Level Champion's work preparing for Conference of the Parties 26. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-08-04 | Savillis, Bidwells, John Clegg, Carter Jonas, Knight Frank, Fisher German, Estates Business Group, LGL UK, Tilhill, Silvi Culture, Brownin, Clinton Devon, Chatsworth | Roundtable to discuss the England Woodland Creation offer. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-08-04 | Comon Earth | To discuss the Our Planet Our Future campaign. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-08-09 | Freuds, Atomized Studios | To discuss a Conference of the Parties 26 short film on forests. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-08-10 | Greg Nugent | To discuss an independent event about creating global awareness about the Conference of the Parties 26. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-08-14 | Malala Fund | To discuss Afghanistan, and in particular the threat to Malala Fund staff and partners. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-08-16 | Halal Food Authority, Halal Monitoring Committee, Halal Certification Organisation | To discuss and engage on welfare at killing legislation, improvements and reforms. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-08-16 | Freuds, Atomized Studios | To discuss Conference of the Parties 26 short film on forests. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-08-16 | World Wildlife Fund, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Birdlife, World Conservation Monitoring Centre, National Garden Scheme, Wild Conservation Society | Convention on Biological Diversity Roundtable. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-08-31 | Reckitt Benckiser | To discuss Tropical Forest-Based Offsets. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-08-31 | Shimon Cohen, Schechita UK | To discuss and engage on welfare at killing legislation. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-09-01 | Nigel Topping | To discuss the High-Level Champion's work preparing for Conference of the Parties 26. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-09-01 | Royal Forestry Society, Small Woods Association | To discuss the direction of Environmental Land Management and concerns. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-09-01 | St. John's Church, Faith for Climate, Scottish Ahlulbay Society | To discuss concerns and find ways to offer support for the UK climate leadership in the lead up to the Conference of the Parties 26. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-09-01 | Aviva | A discussion around Aviva’s bilateral offer on deforestation-free investments. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-09-02 | Bank of England | To discuss World Leaders Summit objectives and deforestation. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-09-02 | Network for Greening the Financial System | To discuss support for World Leaders Summit objectives. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-09-10 | Facebook, Freuds, Atomized Studios | To talk about the production of media and events at Conference of the Parties 26. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-09-14 | Ford Foundation | Discuss philanthropic commitments at the Conference of the Parties 26 for support to indigenous communities. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-09-17 | Bezos Earth Fund, Yale University, Global Optimism, Wild Conservation Society | Philanthropic commitments on nature at Conference of the Parties 26. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-09-20 | Barclays | To discuss the introduction of Lowering Emissions and Accelerating Forest finance Coalition Initiative. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-09-23 | Forestart, Oak Over Nurseries, Nursery Men, Forestry England, Heart of England Forest | Ministerial Roundtable to discuss tree nurseries and sapling supply. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-09-27 | World Resource Institute | WRI's role at Conference of the Parties 26 and the programmes that the Government currently supports (such as Cities for Forests). |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-09-27 | Bloomberg | Links between Taskforce on climate-related disclosures and Taskforce on nature-related financial disclosures. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-09-28 | Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures | To discuss the progress of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-09-28 | World Wildlife Fund, E3G, London School of Economics, World Resource Institute, Oxfam, World Bank Group, PIDG, Bond, GGGI, CDC Group. | Roundtable for International Development Strategy. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-09-29 | Severn Trent, Iceland, Heathrow Airport, Green Sphere Capital, Avian Investors, Veolia, Bulb, Responsible Travel, Bartle Bogle Hegarty, BBH, EMR Group, Loknstore, Chanel, Accenture, Kararama, Fjordnet, World Resources Institute | Council of Sustainable Business Ministerial meeting to discuss handbook, Get Nature Positive campaign, Conference of the Parties 26 Business lunch event and carbon dashboards. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-07-06 | Food and Drink Manufacturing Roundtable - Warburtons, Arla foods, Kraft Heinz, Unilever, Nestle, Premier foods, Mccain, Pladis, Associated British Foods, Pepsi, Pernod Ricard, Diageo | To discuss further how to work together on key priorities for the next few months. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-07-07 | F4 Northern Ireland Short - Food and Drink Federation, UK hospitality, British Retail Consortium, National Farmers Union | To discuss the Northern Irish food sector issues with ministers. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-07-08 | British Poultry Council | To discuss the industry’s concerns about emerging labour shortages in the meat sector. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-07-13 | Ocean Fish | To discuss sardines and packaging requirements. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-07-14 | Voluntary Initiative | To discuss how stakeholders wanted to work with the Government and the purpose of the initiative. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-07-15 | UK Seafood Industry Forum for Trade - Seafood Scotland, Shellfish Association of Great Britain, Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation, Denholm Seafoods, Blue Seafood Company, Grimsby and Humber Seafood Cluster, Waterdance, Macduff Shellfish, Hilton Seafood, Whitelink, MaNneil Shellfish, National Federation of Fishermen's Organisation, Northern Ireland Fish Producers' Organisation, Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, South West Fish Producers Organisation, Anglo-North Irish Fish Producers Organisation | To discuss collaboration between industry and government, working together to deliver the UK’s strategic aims for seafood trade. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-07-28 | National Farmers Union | To discuss the latest issues in the farming sector. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-08-02 | Fir Farm, Sustainable Food Trust | Visit to learn more about mobile abattoirs, with Richard Benyon. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-08-16 | Halal Food Authority, Halal Monitoring Committee, Halal Certification Organisation | To discuss and engage on welfare at killing legislation, improvements and reforms. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-09-07 | Shimon Cohen, Schechita UK | To discuss possible improvements and reforms following welfare at killing legislation review. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-09-07 | National Pig Association | To discuss issues currently facing the pig industry. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-09-07 | Agricultural Productivity Taskforce - Soil Association, County and Land Business Association, National Farmers Union, National Federation of Young Farmers, Central Association of Agricultural Valuers, Food and Drink Federation, National Sheep Association, Agricultural Industries Confederation, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, Associated British Foods, Ulster Farmers Union, Innovate UK, National Association of Agricultural Contractors, National Association of British and Irish Millers | To discuss progress on the establishment of the Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture's long-term plans for upskilling and the link to current labour shortages. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-09-07 | Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | To discuss the EU27's announcement of ending cages for all farmed animals. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-09-07 | Shetlands Fisherman Association | To discuss issues raised regarding complementing the International Council for the Exploration of the Seaadvice received on fish stocks and catches. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-09-13 | National Farmers Union | To discuss the annual sugar negotiation. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-09-14 | National Farmers Union | To discuss the latest issues in the farming sector. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-09-21 | Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association | Discuss the state of pelagic fisheries, stock management, and fisheries negotiations, with George Eustice. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-09-22 | Future Farming Schemes Roundtable - Wildlife and Countryside Link, National Trust, River Trust, Green Alliance, Campaign to Protect Rural England, Wildlife Trust, Woodland Trust | To discuss updates on the future farming schemes, particularly Landscape Recovery and Local Nature Recovery. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-09-23 | Red Tractor | To be introduced to the organisation's new Chair and to be updated on the recent activities of Red Tractor. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-09-27 | Seafood Retailer Forum - Seafish UK, Aldi, Spar, Waitrose, Morrisons, Co-Op, Booths, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Ocado | To discuss the increasing domestic consumption of United Kingdom seafood. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-09-30 | National Pig Association | To discuss concerns for the pig sector. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-07-05 | Minister Trevelyan, Wildlife Trust, Crown Estate | To discuss the sustainable delivery of offshore wind. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-07-06 | Hare coursing group | To discuss hare coursing. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-07-07 | Tim Loughton MP, National Trust, Archeologists | To discuss the historic environment in the Environment Bill. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-07-12 | District Councils' Network (DCN), South Norfolk District Council, PA Consulting, Cllr John Fuller OBE | To discuss recent waste service reform proposals. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-07-12 | Neil Parish MP, TIPA Corp, Apco World Wide | To discuss biodegradable plastic packaging. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-07-13 | Christopher Pincher MP, Bill Wiggin MP, Herefordshire Council, Natural Resources Wales | To discuss the issues of nutrient pollution and management in the Wye catchment. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-07-13 | Thames Water, Tideway and Dalmore Capital | To discuss progress to date, Thames Water's involvement in the project and Ofwat's perspectives on the project. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-07-14 | BRITA - Lexcomm | To discuss the collection of packaging reforms and waste. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-07-14 | Joe's Blooms, Hanbury Strategy, National Federation of Builders, Supreme Opti | To discuss biodiversity net gain. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-07-14 | LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming), Church Farm, Manor Farm | LEAF Chief Executive to meet with Minister and introduce their work, with two LEAF demonstration farmers attending. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-07-15 | Beer Group - DRS, Heineken, AB-Inbev, Admiral Taverns, Punch Pubs, Camra, UK Hospitality, Frederic-Robinson, Greene king, Levercliff, Hepworth brewery, Asahi, Beer and Pub, C&C Group, Molson Coors | To discuss the planned Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-07-19 | Lowland Agricultural Peat Task Force, Association of Drainage Authorities (ADA). | To discuss the update on progress made by the Task Force since its inception in January 2021 and its course to recommendations in summer 2022. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-07-19 | Julian Sturdy MP, Exeter University, Public and Professional Engagement for the Antibiotics, British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC) | To discuss antimicrobial residues in sewage. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-07-21 | Natural England, Chris Katkowski | The first meeting of the Habitat Regulation Assessment Working Group, with Richard Benyon. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-07-22 | Alberto Costa MP, Blaby District Council | To discuss disused quarry sites being illegally infilled and the associated harm on natural habitats and the local ecosystem. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-07-29 | Robin Walker MP, Worcester Research | To discuss garden and food waste inconsistent collections. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-08-02 | REMONDIS DRS | To discuss REMONDIS' service modules along with the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) value chain, operations and handling of DRS packaging, recycling of material and deposit clearing in Germany, not the UK. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-08-25 | Duke of Wellington, Richemont, Stratfieldsaye | To discuss the amendments in the Environment Bill. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-09-03 | Cherwyn Developments Ltd, Sandbanks Consultancy, Planning Practice, | To discuss the phosphates crisis and the potential contamination of RAMSAR sites watercourses that have affected a group of over 40 businesses. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-09-07 | Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment | To discuss empowering local leaders to create nature-positive and sustainable places. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-09-08 | Natural England, Chris Katkowski | The second meeting of the Habitat Regulation Assessment Working Group, with Richard Benyon. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-09-09 | UNICEF UK | To discuss air pollution and present a scrapbook of postcards written by children as part of their children’s campaign, OutRight. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-09-09 | Saïd Business School (University of Oxford) | Acting as connector and interlocutor with Dr Yoge Patel and Tracey Camilleri. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-09-09 | Clean Air Fund | To discuss the recently published analysis of the health and economic benefits of Clean Air Zones. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-09-13 | The Royal Horticultural Society | To discuss RHS’ national Planet Friendly Gardening Campaign. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-09-14 | Company Shop Group | To discuss how to avoid food waste by redistributing and partially manufacturing goods. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-09-20 | The Royal Horticultural Society | Chelsea Flower Show to see how our gardens, plants and public green spaces can play an integral part in protecting biodiversity, our planet and people and ensure a greener, more resilient future. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-09-21 | Somerset Wildlife Trust | To discuss Conference of the Parties 26 and explore the future of agriculture on the Somerset Levels. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-09-22 | Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP, Thames Water, Cotswold | To discuss sewage and river pollution in the Cotswolds. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-09-23 | Penny Mordaunt MP, Dandytools | To discuss the Water Reduction System. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-07-08 | Church of England | Meeting with rural bishops to discuss rural issues including rural proofing, levelling up and connectivity. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-07-10 | Rural Coalition, Emmanuel College, English Rural Housing Association, Jo Lavis (Rural Housing Consultant) | To discuss affordable rural housing provision and next steps. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-07-14 | National Farmers Union | To discuss bovine TB policy. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-07-15 | GrowUp Farms | To discuss vertical farming. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-07-19 | Woodland Trust | Meeting at Bisham woods to meet the CEO of the woodland trust to discuss tree biosecurity. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-07-21 | Rebecca Pow, Natural England, Chris Katkowski | The first meeting of the Habitat Regulation Assessment Working Group, with Rebecca Pow. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-07-21 | HM Treasury, Jo Churchill MP, Sheffield City Council, National Farmers Union, Wildlife and Countryside Link, Julian Glover, Sustrans, Woodland Trust, University of Derby, Mental Health Foundations, Sport England, Country Land and Business Association, Natural England, British Horse Society, Youth Hostel Association | Roundtable to discuss the importance of public access to the outdoors. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-07-21 | Rural Coalition | Meeting to address the Rural Coalition and discuss rural affairs. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-07-26 | National Parks and National Association of Areas of National Beauty | To discuss the Glover review. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-08-02 | Fir Farm, Sustainable Food Trust | Visit to learn more about mobile abattoirs, with Victoria Prentis. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-08-02 | Guiting Manor Farm, Cotswolds National Landscape, Priory Farm | Visit to farms to discuss how farmers are approaching farming in protected landscapes. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-08-04 | National Farmers Union | To discuss issues including Habitat Regulation Assessment, bovine TB, farming rules for water, abstraction, species reintroduction and farming in protected landscapes. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-09-06 | Action with Communities in Rural England | Introductory meeting to discuss rural affairs. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-09-08 | Natural England, Chris Katkowski | The second meeting of the Habitat Regulation Assessment Working Group, with Rebecca Pow. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-09-09 | Duchy of Cornwall | To discuss tree health including Action Oak, Plant Healthy and grey squirrels. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-09-09 | Green Lanes Environmental Action Movement, Viscount Bridgeman | To discuss access policy. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-09-09 | Northumberland County Council | To discuss Northumberland National park and the Glover Review. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-09-13 | Jamie Snowden Racing, British Horseracing Authority | Visit to a horseracing yard as part of National Racehorse Week. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-09-13 | Sustainable Food Trust | Meeting to record a podcast interview on abattoirs. |
| Jo Churchill | 2021-09-27 | Genus plc | An introductory meeting with the CEO to discuss gene editing. |
| Meetings with external organisations (not including conferences, receptions or media interviews, meetings with government departments or bodies, the Royal Household, non-departmental public bodies, non-ministerial departments, agencies, external suppliers, or representatives of Parliament or any devolved or foreign governments) | Not set | Not set | Not set |