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Defra's ministerial meetings, October to December 2021
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| Minister | Date | Name of organisation or individual | Purpose of meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Eustice | 2021-10-04 | Sunday Telegraph, Allister Heath | Catch-up on DEFRA issues. |
| George Eustice | 2021-10-05 | Evening Standard, Emily Sheffield | Catch-up on DEFRA issues. |
| George Eustice | 2021-10-11 | Conference of the Parties 26 stakeholder event | Engage with Ambassadors and stakeholders ahead of Conference of the Parties 26. |
| George Eustice | 2021-10-11 | National Farmers' Union | Discuss the agricultural transition and supply chains. |
| George Eustice | 2021-10-14 | F4 - Food and Drink Federation, UK Hospitality, British Retail Consortium, National Farmer's Union | Discuss EU proposals with the food and drink sector. |
| George Eustice | 2021-10-19 | Global Investment Summit | Engage with stakeholders to discuss proposals for sustainable investment, green finance, and Conference of the Parties 26. |
| George Eustice | 2021-10-19 | Chemicals Industry Association | Discuss the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals regulation transition. |
| George Eustice | 2021-10-21 | Marks and Spencer | Discuss the Northern Ireland Protocol. |
| George Eustice | 2021-11-17 | F4 - Food and Drink Federation, UK Hospitality, British Retail Consortium, National Farmer's Union | Discuss Northern Ireland and the EU with the food and drink sector. |
| George Eustice | 2021-11-18 | Dr Enric Sala | Discuss blue carbon. |
| George Eustice | 2021-11-24 | Carla Lockhart MP, Wilson's Country Potato | Discuss Northern Ireland potato sector. |
| George Eustice | 2021-12-01 | Marks and Spencer | Discuss the Northern Ireland Protocol. |
| George Eustice | 2021-12-02 | Countryside Land Alliance | Speech and Q&A on food security and sustainable farming incentive. |
| George Eustice | 2021-12-06 | Wildlife and Countryside Links AGM | Discuss the Environment Act and the Landscape Review. |
| George Eustice | 2021-12-06 | Associated British Foods | Discuss the Northern Ireland Protocol. |
| George Eustice | 2021-12-13 | League Against Cruel Sports | Discuss animal welfare measures. |
| George Eustice | 2021-12-14 | National Farmers' Union Food Security Summit | Speech and Q&A on food security. |
| George Eustice | 2021-12-15 | Associated British Foods | Discuss food affordability. |
| George Eustice | 2021-12-16 | Cranswick, Karro, Morrisons, Pilgrims | Discuss challenges facing the pig sector. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-10-18 | The United Nation Principles for Responsible Investment Sustainable Commodities Practitioners’ Group, Conference of the Parties 26 High-Level Champions, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change High-Level Champions | Ministerial roundtable to discuss the United Nation High-Level Champions financial sector commitment letter on eliminating commodity-driven deforestation. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-10-20 | Seaspiracy | To discuss opportunities to greater protect the UK’s waters. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-10-21 | Legal and General Investment Management | To discuss the financial sector commitment letter on eliminating commodity-driven deforestation. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-10-21 | Aviva | To discuss the financial sector commitment letter on eliminating commodity-driven deforestation. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-10-22 | Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | To discuss provisions in the Kept Animals Bill. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-10-25 | Natura&Co | Introductions to Natura&Co and its Commitment to Life, sustainability vision for 2030 which sets out 31 targets. Plus opportunity to explore Conference of the Parties 26 priorities. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-10-27 | Global Witness | To discuss the UK's due diligence legislation. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-11-22 | U Thant House | To discuss tigers and biodiversity in Burma. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-11-29 | World Wildlife Fund | To discuss follow up on Conference of the Parties 26 commitments. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-10-28 | Greenpeace | To discuss Defra's plans for Conference of the Parties 26. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-11-16 | Coral Vita | To discuss the Earthshot prize and plans to scale operations. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-11-17 | National Geographic Society | To discuss Marine Protected Areas. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-11-26 | Faith Matters | To discuss Islamist extremism. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-11-26 | Muslims Against Antisemitism | To discuss the state of politics in terms of antisemitism and extremism. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-11-30 | International Conservation Caucus Foundation | International Conservation Caucus Foundation group's activities, due diligence, illegal fishing and Kaza. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-11-30 | Heritage Alliance, National Trust, Historic England, Country, Land, and Business Association (CLA) | Inaugural meeting of the timber in construction working group to discuss the use of timber in England. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-11-30 | British Beauty Council | To discuss animal testing. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-12-06 | Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting and Born Free | To discuss the Government's commitment to ban trophy hunting imports with key stakeholders and hear their views on the issue. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-12-08 | Gaia Amazonas, Colombia | Follow-up to Conference of the Parties 26 and the Minister’s recent Colombia visit, to discuss UK funding for the Northern Amazon and support for indigenous peoples in the region. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-12-13 | Stolen and Missing Pets Alliance | To discuss Ferns Law about microchipping. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-12-13 | Tuks Law | To discuss pet microchipping. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-10-14 | Storebrand Asset | Conference of the Parties 26 financial sector commitment on deforestation. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-10-15 | Chelsea AFC | To discuss green energy at Conference of the Parties 26. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-10-29 | Conservation International | To discuss ambitions for Conference of the Parties 26. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-11-24 | National Trust, Historic England, The Heritage Alliance | Roundtable discussion on heritage and the Environmental Improvement Plan. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 2021-12-15 | World Economic Forum Nature Champions | Discussed priorities for the Nature Champions Group for 2022. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-10-06 | Edward Timpson MP and Cheshire farmers | To discuss issues affecting farmers in Cheshire. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-10-07 | Cranswick | To discuss ongoing issues in the pig sector. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-10-07 | British Poultry Council | To discuss CO2 supply and labour supply for Christmas. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-10-07 | Karro Food Group | To discuss ongoing issues in the pig sector. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-10-07 | Pilgrims Pride | To discuss ongoing issues in the pig sector. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-10-07 | Morrisons | To discuss ongoing issues in the pig sector. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-10-14 | Scottish Seafood Association | To discuss labour shortages. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-10-20 | National Fruit Show - met representatives from the National Farmers' Union and the National Fruit Show | Gave an opening speech and spoke to people at their stalls. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-10-21 | Food and Drink Manufacturing Roundtable: Pernod Ricard, Diageo, Pladis Global, Mondolez International, Nestle, Pepsi Co, Unilever, A B Foods, Effem Foods, Kraft Heinz, McCain, Heineken, Premier Foods, the Food and Drink Federation, Park Street Partners, Kellogg, Coca-Cola, Warburtons, Arla Foods | A regular roundtable discussion on issues affecting the food and drink manufacturing sector. They discussed the Food Strategy White Paper, UK trading regulations and labour shortage issues. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-10-22 | Client Earth, the Marine Conservation Society, Blue Marine Foundation, Oceana | Regarding annual fisheries negotiations. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2020-10-28 | Love British Food | To discuss public procurement projects. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-11-01 | Anglo-North Irish Fish Producers Organisation (ANIFPO) and Northern Ireland Fish producers Organisation (NFFO) | Regarding annual fisheries negotiations. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-11-02 | Gillian Keegan MP and farmers and growers from Chichester | To discuss issues affecting farmers in Chichester. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-11-02 | National Federation of Fisherman's Organisations | To discuss annual fisheries negotiations. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-11-02 | Scottish Fisherman's Federation | To discuss annual fisheries negotiations. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-11-03 | Seafood 2040, British Trout, Fowey Shellfish and Seafish | To discuss English Aquaculture. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-11-03 | Ian Paisley MP and the Anglo-North Irish Fish Producers Organisation | To discuss fisheries development and support for industry growth, and issues relating to the Protocol that fall within DEFRA remit. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-11-03 | Crop Production Magazine, Re-Generation Earth | To present the award for arable farming Climate Change Champion and hear from farmers how they are working to be carbon negative. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-11-04 | Countryside Forum | To participate in a Q&A session on the Future Farming schemes and the government response to Henry Dimbleby's review of the UK food system. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-11-04 | Edible Horticulture Roundtable Group | To discuss issues affecting British growers, including labour, automation and the agricultural transition. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-11-08 | Shellfish | To discuss the Pacific Oyster non-native issue and government policy towards the species. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-11-09 | National Farmers Union | A regular catch up with the National Farmers Union to discuss farming in the UK and issues affecting farmers. This can include agricultural policy, trade policy and more. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-11-15 | The Tenant Farmers Association | To discuss tenant farmers and the new agricultural schemes. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-11-17 | Agricultural Industries Conference | To take part in a virtual Q&A session, answering questions about a range of agricultural issues. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-11-20 | Staffordshire Winter Show | The Minister visited the English Winter Fair, a livestock show at the Staffordshire County Showground. She met with local farmers and NFU representatives and discussed a range of agricultural issues. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-11-23 | Westminster Food and Nutrition Forum | To provide an update on the Environmental Land Management schemes and their implications for food production and land use. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2022-11-23 | Linking Education and Farming | To learn about the Farmer Time schools initiative run by LEAF. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-11-25 | Falfish, Cornish Fish Producer Organisation and JBT Corporation | To hear about potential proposal for UK Seafood Fund. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-11-25 | Local fishermen at Catch at the Old Fishmarket | A roundtable to hear local views on stock sustainability and the bluefin tuna CHART programme. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-11-25 | Roundtable discussion with local fishermen in Lyme Bay hosted by Blue Marine Foundation | A roundtable on local fishing issues and fisheries management plans. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-11-25 | Roundtable discussion with local farmers at Warren Hill Farm, Dorset hosted by Chris Loder MP. | To discuss issues affecting farmers in Dorset, including Farming Rules for Water and the agricultural transition. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-11-30 | Soil Association, Land Workers Alliance, Ofgo Organic, Sustain, Eco Consultancy | A roundtable with the Organics sector to discuss provisions for the sector within the Future Farming schemes. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-11-30 | The National Farmers Union | A regular catch up with the National Farmers Union to discuss farming in the UK and issues affecting farmers. This can include agricultural policy, trade policy and more. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-12-01 | Confederation of British Industry, Logistics UK, British Retail Consortium, Food and Drink Federation, Institute of Directors, Cold Chain Federation, British Chambers of Commerce, Federation of Small Businesses, Make UK | To discuss border strategy and design issues. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-12-02 | Country Land and Business Association (CLA), AG Industries, British Egg Industry Council, Npanet, British Poultry, National Farmers' Union of England and Wales (NFU) | A roundtable to discuss the Farming Rules for Water. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-12-03 | Hawes farmers | A roundtable with local farmers in Hawes to discuss a range of farming issues, including the agricultural transition, food security and Direct Payments. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-12-06 | White House Comms, Royal Horticultural Society, National Farmers Union, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, Chartered Institute of Horticulture, Horticulture Trade Association, Trees for the Future, the Landscape Show, British Association of Landscape Industries, Binsted Nurseries, Landex | These stakeholders comprise the Ornamental Horticultural Roundtable Group (OHRG). The OHRG holds regular roundtables, facilitated by Defra officials. Minister Prentis joins a few of these roundtables each year, to discuss live issues affecting the ornamental horticulture sector. At this session, topics discussed included seasonal workers, automation, and skills. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-12-06 | UK Fisheries Ltd | To discuss annual fisheries negotiations. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-12-06 | Winter stakeholder reception: Action with Communities in Rural England, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, Association of Independent Meat Suppliers, Asda, Association of Independent Meat Suppliers, Battersea Dogs and Cats home, British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Blue Cross, Blue Marine Foundation, Brakes, British Poultry Council, British Retail Consortium, British Veterinary Association, Broadway Initiative, Cats Protection, Canine and Feline Sector Group, Chemicals Industry Association, Country Land and Business Association, Coca-Cola European Partners, Confederation of British Industry, Consumer Council for Water, Campaign to Protect Rural England, Dogs Trust, Environment Agency, Federation of Wholesale Distributors, Flood Re, Food and Drink Federation, Friends of the Earth, Green Alliance, Greener UK, Greenpeace, Guild of Fine Foods, Humane Society International, Environmental Management and Assessment, Institute of Grocery Distribution, International Meat Trade Association, Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Keep Britain Tidy, Kennel Club, Linking Education and Farming, Marine Conservation Society, McDonalds, National Beef Association, National Sheep Association, National Trust, Natural England, Nature Friendly Farming Network, National Farmers Union, National Farmers Union Cymru, PepsiCo, Provision Trade Federation, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, Rivers Trust, Royal Botanical Gardens Kew, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Royal Society for the Protection of Animals, Sainsburys, Scottish Fishermen's Federation, The Wildlife Trusts, UK Flour Millers, Ulsters Farmers Union, Unilever, Water UK, Wildlife and Countryside Link, World Horse Welfare, Waste & Resources Action Programme, World Wildlife Fund, Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Youth Hostel Association | Annual reception for DEFRA stakeholders. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-12-06 | Martin Lines, Nature Friendly Famers' Network | To discuss the Future Farming schemes. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2002-12-07 | National Farmers' Union | A regular catch up with the National Farmers Union to discuss farming in the UK and issues affecting farmers. This can include agricultural policy, trade policy and more. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-12-07 | Angling Trust | To discuss the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-12-07 | Heritage Council, Church of England, Landmark Trust, Historic Houses, Historic England, English Heritage, the Heritage Alliance, | To discuss heritage policy interests in the Environmental Land Management Scheme. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-12-08 | Ricardo, Royward Farms, Addington Fund, Support in Mind Scotland, Farming Community Network, National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs, Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution, Lincolnshire Rural Support Network, Tenant Farmers' Alliance, CPRE The Countryside Charity, Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services, Farm Cornwall, the Countryside Fun, Wynn Business Partnerships | Met with farming charities to give an update on food, farming sectors and trade, and to hear updates from the industry. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-12-08 | The Voluntary Initiative | The annual stakeholder meeting of the Voluntary Initiative. The agenda included an item on the UK Water Report, and integrated pest management. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-12-08 | British Veterinary Association, Pig Veterinary Society | To discuss issues affecting the pigs sector, particularly the mental health impact of culling on vets and farmers. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-12-13 | National Farmers Union | Attended the NFU's Winter Parliamentary reception to listen to the speeches and discuss with attendees a range of agricultural issues, particularly the agricultural transition. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-12-15 | Royal Society for the Protection of Animals, Welsh Government, Scottish Government, National Farmers' Union, Farmers' Union of Wales, British Poultry Council, Tenant Farmers' Association | A Defra-chaired stakeholder roundtable to discuss proposed changes to Animal Welfare in Transport regulations. |
| Victoria Prentis | 2021-12-16 | DormFresh, 1,4GROUP | To discuss their application for authorisation of 1,4 SIGHT. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-10-06 | Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) | A visit to discuss key seabird policies. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-10-06 | Mark Menzies MP, Fylde Borough Council, Freckleton East ward Council, St Johns ward Council, Kilhnhouse Ward Council | A visit to discuss land drainage issues and the St Annes Sea Wall Scheme. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-10-21 | National Infrastructure Commission | To discuss the NIC Natural Capital Report. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-10-26 | Duke of Wellington | To discuss the Environment Bill. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-11-04 | Bakewell of Hardington, Tim Farron MP | To discuss the Environment Bill with the Lib Dems. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-11-08 | Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat), Wessex Water Services Ltd, Water UK, Northumbrian Water Group Plc, Severn Trent Water Ltd, United Utilities Group PLC, Anglian Water Services Ltd, Yorkshire Water Services Ltd, Yorkshire Water, South West Water Ltd | To discuss the new duty on storm overflows in the Environment Bill and how the soon to be newly-published research will help to inform your plans to tackle sewage discharges from storm overflows. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-11-09 | CO Poverty and Cost of Living Taskforce | To discuss the cross-Government to easing the poverty and cost of living crisis and how Defra can contribute towards that. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-11-12 | Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) | To discuss water companies non-compliance with waste water treatment. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-11-16 | Wera Hohouse MP, Selaine Saxby MP, Parish Council | To discuss gulls. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-11-16 | Stop Sea Blast, Lisa Cameron MP | To discuss the Stop Sea Blast campaign to use of more environmentally friendly methods of clearing unexploded munitions form the seabed. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-11-16 | Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) | To discuss their affordability proposals. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-11-17 | Julian Sturdy MP, Rachel Maskell MP, Fulford and Heslington Ward Council | To discuss flooding in York. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-11-18 | Chalk Stream Restoration Group | To discuss next steps for the chalk stream restoration strategy. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-11-18 | Council for Sustainable Business (CSB) | To discuss the Environment Act and next steps for COP26/nature. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-11-22 | Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) | A visit to RSPB Horse Common and Franchises Lodge to discuss nature recovery and the Tree and Peat Action Plans. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-11-23 | Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), Nature Positive | To discuss biodiversity net gain (BNG). |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-11-23 | Brendan Clarke-Smith MP, Bassetlaw District Council, Nottinghamshire County Council | To discuss flooding issues affecting residents. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-11-25 | Thames Barrier | A visit to discuss the Thames Tidal defences and the Thames Estuary 2100 Plan. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-11-26 | Canal and River Trust | A visit to discuss the purpose of Canal and River Trust and the history of Hanwell Canal. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-11-30 | Ester McVey MP, Marbury Division Cheshire West & Chester Council, Briggs and Partners, Selaine Saxby MP | To discuss flooding in Northwich and River Weaver. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-12-01 | Andrew Stephenson MP, Gleacher Shacklock LLP | To discuss the Ministerial Task Force for HS2 Phase 1 and 2a. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-12-02 | Country Land and Business Association (CLA), AG Industries, British Egg Industry Council, Npanet, British Poultry, National Farmers' Union of England and Wales (NFU) | A roundtable to discuss the Farming Rules for Water. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-12-02 | Country Land and Business Association (CLA) | To attend the CLA Conference and listen to the stakeholder discussion panel. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-12-06 | Rivers Trust, Broadway Initiative | Defra's Annual Winter Stakeholder Reception. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-12-10 | Wessex Water, Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group SouthWest, Cherwyn Ltd, Entrade, David Warburton MP, Bath and North East Somerset | To discuss phosphates. |
| Rebecca Pow | 2021-12-15 | Fenland Peat Committee, Clarke and Son, Palmer and Sons | A visit to Cambridgeshire Fens; To discuss the horticultural peat consultation. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-10-11 | Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust, Martin Down Farmer Cluster, Chalke Valley Farmer Cluster, Wylye Valley Farmer Cluster, Allenford Farmer Cluster, Lower Avon Farmer Cluster, Nadder Valley Farmer Cluster, Pewsey Downs Farmer Cluster | Visit with representatives from farming clusters to discuss nature recovery. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-10-12 | Rural Coalition | Meeting to discuss rural issues, including rural proofing. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-10-14 | Grown in Britain, Nicholson’s Nurseries, J&A Growers | Visit during Grown in Britain week to discuss plant healthy scheme and procedures. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-10-19 | Horticultural Trades Association | Meeting to discuss plant imports controls and sustainability. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-10-28 | Chris Pincher MP, Rural Coalition, Food Farming and Countryside Commission, English Rural Housing Association, Housing Federation, Trent & Dove Housing Association | Roundtable to discuss new challenges facing rural communities and housing, and new opportunities for rural housing. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-11-02 | Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment | Meeting to discuss green finance. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-11-03 | National Parks England, The National Association for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty | Meeting to discuss the glover review and next steps. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-11-04 | National Forest Company, Heatwood Community Volunteers, Forestry England | Visit to the National Forest to discuss their tree planting programme, their approach to biosecurity and pests and disease management. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-11-09 | National Farmers Union, Horticultural Trades Association | Meeting to discuss problems facing the industry in relation to plant imports. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-11-10 | Dartmoor National Park Authority, Forest of Dartmoor Commoners' Association, Duchy of Cornwall, South West Water | Visit to see and discuss peatland restoration. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-11-11 | Dartmoor National Park Authority, Disabled Ramblers Group, Dartmoor Hill Farm Project, Great Dunsone Farm, East Shallowford Farm | Visit to see Farming in Protected Landscapes programmes and Environmental Land Management schemes. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-11-16 | Anglia Farmers, National Farmers Union, Norfolk Mardlers | Visit to Norfolk farms to discuss challenges facing farmers. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-11-18 | James Heappey MP and The Trails Trust | Meeting with James Heappey MP and a constituent about rights of way reform and access provision in Environmental Land Management schemes. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-11-23 | Linking Environment and Farming | Introductory meeting to discuss sustainable farming. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-11-23 | Campaign for National Parks | Meeting to discuss National Parks and the glover review and improving access to national parks. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-11-24 | Vaccinating East Sussex Badgers Project Group | Visit to see and discuss the East Sussex badger vaccination trial. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-11-25 | British Horse Council | Meeting to discuss equine identification. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-12-07 | National Office of Animal Health | Meeting to the discuss upcoming review of the Veterinary Medicine Regulations. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-12-09 | The National Association for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty | Meeting for The National Association for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty to present research on rebranding of AONBs. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-12-14 | Green Finance Institute | Meeting to discuss green finance. |
| Richard Benyon | 2021-12-15 | Duchy of Cornwall, Plant Health Alliance | Meeting to discuss plant health, the work of the plant health alliance and the plant healthy standard. |
| Jo Churchill | 2021-10-17 | Food and Drink Federation | Discussing Extended producer responsibility schemes. |
| Jo Churchill | 2021-10-25 | Green Alliance | Discuss how emissions in the waste sector can be reduced, the opportunities a circular economy presents, and the way forward on United Kingdom Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals (REACH). |
| Jo Churchill | 2021-11-03 | John Innes research centre | Discussing the links between agriculture and climate change. |
| Jo Churchill | 2021-11-15 | Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association Roundtable | Discussion of take-back schemes, recycling and reprocessing. |
| Jo Churchill | 2021-11-18 | Collisons and Associates Limited | To hear about the UK Food Valley and talk about the transformation we are seeing in our food chain driven by technology and the race to net zero. |
| Jo Churchill | 2021-12-02 | Walleys Quarry Visit | External meeting with local authorities to discuss issues at Walleys Quarry. |
| Jo Churchill | 2021-12-06 | Nappy Alliance | To discuss life cycle analysis on nappies. |
| Jo Churchill | 2021-12-06 | Waste and resources action programme (WRAP) | To discuss the targets which the waste and resources action programme are attempting to reach and discuss how they can support policy. |