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Defra's ministerial meetings, October to December 2018
Updated 16 April 2019
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| Minister | Date | Name of organisation or individual | Purpose of meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Gove | 01/10/2018 | Chris Evans, Daily Telegraph | Political Meeting |
| Michael Gove | 02/10/2018 | Laura Kuenssberg, BBC | Political Meeting |
| Michael Gove | 02/10/2018 | Victoria Newton, The Sun | Political Meeting |
| Michael Gove | 02/10/2018 | Martin Ivens, Sunday Times | Political Meeting |
| Michael Gove | 02/10/2018 | Allister Heath, Sunday Telegraph | Political Meeting |
| Michael Gove | 02/10/2018 | Robert Peston, ITV | Political Meeting |
| Michael Gove | 11/10/2018 | Agri-Tech Breakfast Roundtable: AgCo, Alltech, Badische Anilin- und Soda-Fabrik, Bayer Crop Sciences, Calysta, Elanco Animal Health, Sainsburys, Associated British Foods, Agri-Epi Centre, Marine Harvest, MSD Animal Health, National Farmers' Union, Syngenta, Vitacress UK & Zoetis | To discuss new technology in agriculture |
| Michael Gove | 12/10/2018 | Ivory Alliance, Born Free, Professor Sam Mwandha | To discuss Ivory |
| Michael Gove | 15/10/2018 | Greener UK, The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, National Trust, The Wildlife Trust, World Wildlife Foundation, Campaign for Better Transport, Campaign to Protect Rural England, Client Earth, Third Generation Environmentalism, Friends of the Earth, Green Alliance, Green Peace, Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust & Woodland Trust | To discuss the Environment and Agriculture Bills |
| Michael Gove | 15/10/2018 | Rodolfo Lacy | To discuss research on oceans and plastics |
| Michael Gove | 16/10/2018 | Laurence Tubiana | To discuss Climate Change |
| Michael Gove | 17/10/2018 | Food Sector Council: Sainsburys, Premier Foods, Stobart Group Ltd, Coca-Cola European Partners, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, Nestle UK and Ireland, Food and Drink Federation, The Edrington Group Ltd, Sancroft, The Lincolnshire Co-operative, Volac & Propercorn | To discuss the food and drink sector |
| Michael Gove | 17/10/2018 | Associated British Foods | To discuss the food industry |
| Michael Gove | 18/10/2018 | International Environment Agency | To discuss Trade |
| Michael Gove | 22/10/2018 | Sir Trevor Pears | To discuss the Youth forest in Derbyshire |
| Michael Gove | 23/10/2018 | Nadim Ednan-Laperouse and Tanya Ednan-Laperouse | To discuss Food Labelling |
| Michael Gove | 30/10/2018 | Waitrose | To discuss the food industry |
| Michael Gove | 31/10/2018 | National Farmers Union, Food and Drink Federation & British Retail Consortium | To discuss EU Exit planning and preparedness |
| Michael Gove | 01/11/2018 | Mary Colwell and Caroline Lucas MP | To discuss a Natural History GCSE |
| Michael Gove | 01/11/2018 | World Economic Forum | Collaboration between the Forum and DEFRA |
| Michael Gove | 05/11/2018 | The Farmers Club | To discuss farming |
| Michael Gove | 07/11/2018 | Food and Drink Federation, UK Hospitality, British Retail Consortium and National Farmers Union | To discuss the food industry |
| Michael Gove | 07/11/2018 | Heritage Alliance | To discuss the Common Agricultural Policy and the 25 Year Environment Plan and Bill |
| Michael Gove | 12/11/2018 | Countryside Stewardship Roundtable: Courteenhall Estate, The Hall, Thurlow Estate, Hampden Bottom Farm, Willey Estates, Wintershill Hall, Holkham Estates, Manor Farm, Facilitation Fund, Giles Wheeler-Bennett, Grays Farm & Plashett Park Farm | To discuss farming |
| Michael Gove | 14/11/2018 | Food and Drink Federation, UK Hospitality, British Retail Consortium and National Farmers Union | To discuss the food industry |
| Michael Gove | 20/11/2018 | Tesco | To discuss Food Strategy |
| Michael Gove | 21/11/2018 | Food and Drink Federation, UK Hospitality, British Retail Consortium and National Farmers Union | To discuss the food industry |
| Michael Gove | 28/11/2018 | Food and Drink Federation, UK Hospitality, British Retail Consortium and National Farmers Union | To discuss the food industry |
| Michael Gove | 28/11/2018 | Pret A Manger | To discuss Food Labelling |
| Michael Gove | 29/11/2018 | Scottish Fisherman's Federation | To discuss Fishing |
| Michael Gove | 05/12/2018 | Food and Drink Federation, UK Hospitality, British Retail Consortium and National Farmers Union | To discuss the food industry |
| Michael Gove | 06/12/2018 | Kainos and Microsoft | To discuss IT suppliers |
| Michael Gove | 10/12/2018 | National Farmers Union Council | To discuss farming |
| Michael Gove | 10/12/2018 | Shechita UK | To discuss food |
| Michael Gove | 12/11/2018 | Food and Drink Federation, UK Hospitality, British Retail Consortium and National Farmers Union | To discuss the food industry |
| Michael Gove | 15/12/2018 | National Farmers' Union Scotland: Farmers Roundtable | To discuss farming |
| Michael Gove | 19/12/2018 | Food and Drink Federation, UK Hospitality, British Retail Consortium and National Farmers Union | To discuss the food industry |
| Michael Gove | 20/12/2018 | Food Storage and Distribution Federation Road Haulage Association Freight Transport Association Chief Executive of Institute for Grocery Distribution Oakland International Food and Sustainability at British Retail Consortium | To discuss the haulage industry |
| Michael Gove | 21/12/2018 | Rupert Murdoch | Political Meeting |
| David Rutley | 04/10/2018 | Peel Ports Group | To discuss EU Exit planning and preparedness |
| David Rutley | 05/10/2018 | Port of Dover | To discuss EU Exit planning and preparedness |
| David Rutley | 05/10/2018 | Jean-Marc Puissesseau | To discuss EU Exit planning and preparedness |
| David Rutley | 08/10/2018 | Chemical Industries Association & Synthomer | To discuss chemicals and EU Exit |
| David Rutley | 10/10/2018 | British Veterinary Association | Meeting to introduce portfolio and discuss the British Veterinary Association's key policy areas and campaigns |
| David Rutley | 15/10/2018 | National Farmers Union | Meeting to introduce portfolio and discuss EU Exit planning and preparedness |
| David Rutley | 17/10/2018 | Sainsbury’s, Premier Foods, Stobart Group Ltd., Coca-Cola, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, Nestle UK & I, Merlin Entertainments, Co-op Food, Food and Drink Federation, Confederation of British Industry Scotland, Sancroft, Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Paternship, Associated British Foods, Welsh Food and Drink Board, Propercorn, Dale Farm & National Farmers Union | Food and Drink Sector Council Meeting |
| David Rutley | 18/10/2018 | Greener UK | Meeting to introduce portfolio and discuss Greener UK's policy priorities |
| David Rutley | 24/10/2018 | Red Tractor | Meeting to introduce portfolio and discuss the Red Tractor's farm and food assurance scheme |
| David Rutley | 30/10/2018 | Tate & Lyle | Meeting to discuss portfolio and EU Exit planning and preparedness |
| David Rutley | 31/10/2018 | National Farmers Union, Food and Drink Federation & British Retail Consortium | To discuss EU Exit planning and preparedness |
| David Rutley | 06/11/2018 | National Farmers Union, Food and Drink Federation & British Retail Consortium | To discuss EU Exit planning and preparedness |
| David Rutley | 07/11/2018 | Nestle | To discuss EU Exit planning and preparedness |
| David Rutley | 07/11/2018 | Asda | To discuss EU Exit planning and preparedness |
| David Rutley | 07/11/2018 | Morrisons | To discuss EU Exit planning and preparedness and Factory Tour |
| David Rutley | 08/11/2018 | Food and Drink Federation Scotland, Nairn’s, Baxters, Paterson Arran, Sco & Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers. | Roundtable to discuss issues related to Brexit |
| David Rutley | 08/11/2018 | Scotch Whisky Association, John Dewar & Sons, Brown Forman, Distell International, Chivas Brothers, Diageo, Edrington, Glenmorangie, Gordon & MacPhail, Inver House Distillers, Loch Lomond Group, North British Distillery, The Scotch Whisky Research Institute & William Grant & Sons. | Roundtable to discuss issues related to Brexit |
| David Rutley | 12/11/2018 | Royal Society Of Protection and Cruelty to Animals | Meeting to introduce portfolio and discuss animal welfare |
| David Rutley | 14/11/2018 | National Farmers Union, Food and Drink Federation, British Retail Consortium & UK Hospitality | To discuss EU Exit planning and preparedness |
| David Rutley | 14/11/2018 | Compassion in World Farming | Meeting to introduce portfolio and discuss Compassion in World Farming's policy priorities |
| David Rutley | 14/11/2018 | New Zealand Special Agriculture Trade Envoy & Beef + Lamb New Zealand | To discuss the beef and lamb industry |
| David Rutley | 14/11/2018 | Aimee Wingstedt | To discuss puppy farming ban |
| David Rutley | 20/11/2018 | Woodland Trust | Meeting to introduce portfolio and discuss forestry |
| David Rutley | 20/11/2018 | Dogs Trust | Introductory meeting and to discuss puppy smuggling |
| Not set | 21/11/2018 | National Farmers Union, Food and Drink Federation, British Retail Consortium & UK Hospitality | To discuss EU Exit planning and preparedness |
| David Rutley | 21/11/2018 | Confor | Meeting to introduce portfolio and discuss forestry and timber |
| David Rutley | 27/11/2018 | Animal Health & Welfare Board England | Meeting to introduce portfolio and discuss animal welfare |
| David Rutley | 28/11/2018 | National Farmers Union, Food and Drink Federation, British Retail Consortium, UK Hospitality, Association of Labour Providers & Road Haulage Association | To discuss EU Exit planning and preparedness |
| David Rutley | 28/11/2018 | Outdoor Industries Association | Meeting to discuss forestry and outdoor activities |
| David Rutley | 30/11/2018 | St Andrew’s CE Primary School, Radcliffe, the Northern Forest Partnership & National Forest Company | Tree planting visit |
| David Rutley | 04/12/2018 | New Covent Garden Market, Covent Garden Market Authority & Covent Garden Tenants Association | Introductions and visit to the New Covent Garden Market |
| David Rutley | 05/12/2018 | National Farmers Union, Food and Drink Federation, British Retail Consortium & UK Hospitality | To discuss EU Exit planning and preparedness |
| David Rutley | 06/12/2018 | Covent Garden Market Authority | Meeting to introduce portfolio and discuss the New Covent Garden Market |
| David Rutley | 06/12/2018 | Kainos & Microsoft | To discuss IT Suppliers |
| David Rutley | 12/12/2018 | National Farmers Union, Food and Drink Federation, British Retail Consortium & UK Hospitality | To discuss EU Exit planning and preparedness |
| David Rutley | 18/12/2018 | British Horse Racing Authority | Meeting to introduce portfolio, discuss the British Horse Racing Authority's priorities and discuss animal welfare |
| David Rutley | 19/12/2018 | National Farmers Union, Food and Drink Federation, British Retail Consortium & UK Hospitality | To discuss EU Exit planning and preparedness |
| David Rutley | 20/12/2018 | Food Storage and Distribution Federation, Chief Executive of Road Haulage Association, Freight Transport Association, Institute for Grocery Distribution, Oakland International & British Retail Consortium | To discuss EU Exit planning and preparedness |
| David Rutley | 20/12/2018 | Battersea Dogs & Cats Home | Meeting to introduce portfolio and discuss the work of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home |
| Thérèse Coffey | 15/10/2018 | Greener UK, The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, National Trust, The Wildlife Trust, World Wildlife Foundation, Campaign for Better Transport, Campaign to Protect Rural England, Client Earth, Third Generation Environmentalism, Friends of the Earth, Green Alliance, Green Peace, Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust & Woodland Trust | Roundtable to discuss the environment and agriculture bill |
| Thérèse Coffey | 17/10/2018 | Bloomberg, World Economic Forum, World Resources Institute, Efeca Supply Chains, UN Environment UNEP, The Nature Conservancy, World Wildlife Foundation UK, World Bank, Global Canopy, James Lathem Timber, Unilever, Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Cargill PLC, Carbon Tracker Initiative, Planet-Tracker, Barclays, Standard Chartered, SP Global Ratings, Claire Perry MP, Harriet Baldwin MP | Roundtable to discuss sustainable supply chains |
| Thérèse Coffey | 18/10/2018 | African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement | To discuss UK priorities and our future role post EU Exit |
| Thérèse Coffey | 18/10/2018 | Flood Re | To discuss progress and recent developments |
| Thérèse Coffey | 18/10/2018 | South West Water | To discusss sewage in Newquay |
| Thérèse Coffey | 23/10/2018 | Bardyke Chemicals Ltd, Chemical Industries Association, Holchem, Chemical Business Association, British Association for Chemical Specialities, Selden Research Ltd, Stewartship Solutions Ltd., Cambridge Environmental Assessments, Gantrade Europe Ltd. | Roundtable on chemicals |
| Thérèse Coffey | 25/10/2018 | Hoover Candy Group, Beko Plc UK, teckUK, BSH, Dell, Whirlpool, B&W Group Ltd, Recycling Electrical Producers Industry Consortium Ltd, Sky, Electrolux Major Appliances | Roundtable to discuss Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment |
| Thérèse Coffey | 01/11/2018 | Marine Conservation Society | To discuss the Deposit Return Scheme and Marine Conservation Zone |
| Thérèse Coffey | 01/11/2018 | Water UK | To discuss draft PR19 business plans and water efficiency |
| Thérèse Coffey | 02/11/2018 | The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds | To discuss natural flood defences |
| Thérèse Coffey | 05/11/2018 | First Lady of Palau | To discuss environmental issues |
| Thérèse Coffey | 07/11/2018 | McDonalds | To discuss plastics |
| Thérèse Coffey | 19/11/2018 | Vulcan Inc. | To discuss the use of IT in land and marine conservation |
| Thérèse Coffey | 27/11/2018 | Water UK | To discuss no deal planning |
| Thérèse Coffey | 29/11/2018 | Build Your Dreams | To discuss air quality and vehicles |
| Thérèse Coffey | 03/12/2018 | Sheryll Murray MP (Meeting with Constituents), Cornwall County Council, Looe Harbour Commissioners | To discuss flood defences |
| Thérèse Coffey | 17/12/2018 | Harrogate Water | To discuss packaging and recycling |
| Thérèse Coffey | 12/12/2018 | Scottish Wildlife Trust | To discuss the Environment Bill |
| John Gardiner | 11/10/2018 | Wine Great Britain | To discuss the growth of the UK wine industry |
| John Gardiner | 18/10/2018 | Rural Coalition | To discuss rural affairs |
| John Gardiner | 30/10/2018 | Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership | To discuss rural productivity |
| John Gardiner | 30/10/2018 | Horse Trust | To discuss equine matters |
| John Gardiner | 05/11/2018 | Ramblers Assoication | To discuss the funding of National trails |
| John Gardiner | 20/11/2018 | Dogs Trust | To discuss puppy smuggling |
| John Gardiner | 22/11/2018 | National Parks England | To discuss National Parks |
| John Gardiner | 04/12/2018 | Post Office | To discuss Rural Post Offices |
| John Gardiner | 10/12/2018 | Action with Communities in Rural England | To discuss rural loneliness |
| George Eustice | 08/10/2018 | Scottish Fisherman's Association | Discuss forthcoming Fisheries Bill |
| George Eustice | 11/10/2018 | Stable Group Ltd | Discuss financial risk management for farmers |
| George Eustice | 11/10/2018 | British Sugar | Discuss authorisation to use a pesticide |
| George Eustice | 16/10/2018 | Crop Protection Association | Discuss plant protection and pesticides post EU exit |
| George Eustice | 17/10/2018 | International Meat Trade Association; British Poultry Council | Discuss access to the South African market for poultry meat |
| George Eustice | 24/10/2018 | Barclays Bank; HSBC Bank; Natwest Bank; Lloyds Bank; Sandtander; British Business Bank; British Banking Association | Discuss financial support for farmers |
| George Eustice | 24/10/2018 | Compassion in World Farming | Discuss animal welfare provisions in the Agriculture Bill |
| George Eustice | 24/10/2018 | Uplands Alliance | Discuss provisions for support of upland farming in Agriculture Bill |
| George Eustice | 24/10/2018 | UK Poppy Growers Association | Discuss licensing of opium exports |
| George Eustice | 29/10/2018 | Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board; Association of Labour Providers; British Growers Association; British Summer Fruits; English Apples and Pears; Fresh Produce Consortium; National Farmers Union; Recruitment and Employment Confederation; G's Fresh; Hall Hunter Partnership; Haygrove; Place UK; S&A Produce; Tiptree Wilkin and Sons | Discuss access to seasonal labour and EU exit |
| George Eustice | 29/10/2018 | Voluntary Initiative | Discuss responsible use of pesticides |
| George Eustice | 06/11/2018 | Forage Aid; Farmers Community Network; Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institute; Addington Fund | Discuss support for farmers during dry weather |
| George Eustice | 12/11/2018 | Tenant Farmers Association; Chartered Association of Agricultural Valuers; Country Land and Business Association; Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors; National Farmers Union; National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs; Fresh Start Land Enterprise Centre; Agricultural Law Association; Church Commissioners England; National Sheep Association; Berrys; PriceWaterHouseCoopers Surveyors; Michelmore Hughes Stags; Duchy of Lancaster; Duchy of Cornwall; National Trust; Clinton Devon Estates; National Farmer's Union Wales; Crown Estates; Savills | Discuss proposals for tenancy reform and terms of consultation |
| George Eustice | 12/11/2018 | The Land App | Discuss development of a mapping technology for farmers and access to data |
| George Eustice | 14/11/2018 | Arla | Meet new Managing director, discuss dairy industry and EU exit |
| George Eustice | 26/11/2018 | Pasture Fed Livestock Association | Discuss labelling of meat under 'Pasture Fed' definition |
| George Eustice | 27/11/2018 | British Growers; Soil Association; British Summer Fruits; Food Foundation; Landworkers Alliance; Sustain; National Farmers Union; Growing Communities | Discuss support for horticulture sector post EU exit |
| George Eustice | 28/11/2018 | Kings Lyn Vessel Owners and Skippers Association | Discuss cockle quotas in Kings Lynn |
| George Eustice | 03/12/2018 | Pew Charitable Trusts; Marine Conservation Society; Client Earth | Discuss planning for December EU Fisheries Council of Ministers fish quota negotiations |
| George Eustice | 05/12/2018 | Vegan Society | Discuss support for farmers wishing to transition from animal to plant protein |
| George Eustice | 05/12/2018 | Anglo North Irish Fish Producers Association | Discuss planning for December EU Fisheries Council of Ministers fish quota negotiations |