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The role, members, structure, meetings and subgroups of the Science Advisory Council (SAC).
Register of interests for the members of the Science Advisory Council (SAC).
This register records declarations made by members about interests…
This register records declarations made by members in respect of interests…
Appointments and reappointments made to Defra’s Science Advisory Council
Professor Rowland Kao has been appointed as the Chair of Defra’s Science Advisory Council
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has confirmed the reappointment of four members to the Science Advisory Council.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
We provide expert independent advice on science policy and strategy to the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). SAC is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environme…
An independent scientific evaluation of evidence around highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Great Britain.
A code of practice for Defra's Science Advisory Council (SAC).
Annual report for Defra’s Science Advisory Council (SAC) for the period April 2019 to March 2021.
A review of public engagement, covering concepts, practices and experience of public engagement.
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