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Defra's ministerial meetings, July to September 2020
Updated 8 December 2022
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| Minister | Date | Name of organisation or individual | Purpose of meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Eustice | 01/07/2020 | Food and Drink Federation, UK Hospitality, British Retail Consortium, National Farmers Union | COVID-19 update with the food and drink sector |
| George Eustice | 01/07/2020 | National Trust | To discuss the 'New Deal for Britain' speech by the Prime Minister |
| George Eustice | 01/07/2020 | Royal Society for the Protection of Birds | To discuss the 'New Deal for Britain' speech by the Prime Minister |
| George Eustice | 01/07/2020 | Wildlife and Countryside Link | To discuss the 'New Deal for Britain' speech by the Prime Minister |
| George Eustice | 02/07/2020 | Bidfoods and Brakes | Virtual visit to inspect the food box programme |
| George Eustice | 02/07/2020 | Greener UK | To discuss the 'New Deal for Britain' speech by the Prime Minister |
| George Eustice | 02/07/2020 | Wildlife Trusts | To discuss the 'New Deal for Britain' speech by the Prime Minister |
| George Eustice | 02/07/2020 | World Wide Fund for Nature | To discuss the 'New Deal for Britain' speech by the Prime Minister |
| George Eustice | 02/07/2020 | National Farmers Union | 1.1 with Minette Batters |
| George Eustice | 09/07/2020 | National Trust, Greener UK, The Wildlife Trust, Wildlife and Countryside Link, World Wildlife Fund for Nature, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds | To discuss Project Speed and the Environment Bill |
| George Eustice | 16/07/2020 | Broadway Initiative, Federation of Small Businesses, Confederation of British Industry, Home Builders Federation, Water UK, Environmental Services Association, Entrade, Country and Land and Business Association, Green Finance Institute, Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment | Roundtable to discuss green growth opportunities |
| George Eustice | 16/07/2020 | Scottish Fishermen's Federation | To discuss European Union negotiations with relation to fish |
| George Eustice | 21/07/2020 | National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations | To discuss UK fisheries |
| George Eustice | 23/07/2020 | Royal Welsh Show | Roundtable with the Secretary of State for Wales and Welsh Farming unions to discuss matters related to agriculture |
| George Eustice | 02/09/2020 | Food and Drink Federation, Associated British Foods, Mondelez, Nestle UK, Coca-Cola European Partners, Diageo, PepsiCo UK, Pernod Ricard, Arla Foods, Kraft Heinz, Procter & Gamble, Premier Foods, Unilever, Warburtons, Pladis | Meeting with food manufacturers and processors to discuss concerns regarding the impacts of local lockdowns, and outbreaks on their businesses and supply chains |
| George Eustice | 08/09/2020 | Royal Botanic Gardens Kew | Introductory meeting with Kew Director |
| George Eustice | 09/09/2020 | Natural Capital Committee | Discussion with the Chair on the future role of the Natural Capital Committee |
| George Eustice | 09/09/2020 | Department for Health and Social Care, AB Foods, Association of Convenience Stores, British Retail Consortium, Coca Cola, Food and Drink Federation, General Mills, Mondelez, Nestle, PepsiCo, Pladis, Premier Foods, Tesco, Unilever – Yvette Edwards, Corporate Affairs Director | Roundtable to discuss the obesity strategy |
| George Eustice | 10/09/2020 | National Farmers Union | To discuss COVID-19 with stakeholder |
| George Eustice | 14/09/2020 | Green Alliance, Greener UK, Wildlife and Countryside Link, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, The Wildlife Trusts, World Wide Fund for Nature | To discuss the Environment Bill, COP26, and environmental concerns |
| George Eustice | 18/09/2020 | Pilgrim’s Pride | To discuss COVID-19 with stakeholder |
| George Eustice | 21/09/2020 | British Retail Consortium, Association of Convenience Stores, Asda, Co-op, M&S, Morrison’s, Iceland, Lidl, Ocado, Aldi, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Booths, Tesco | To discuss COVID-19 with supermarkets |
| George Eustice | 21/09/2020 | Food and Drink Federation, UK Hospitality | To discuss COVID-19 with the food and drink sector |
| George Eustice | 23/09/2020 | 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 | 30/09/2020 | 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 |
| Zac Goldsmith | 01/07/2020 | Coalition for Climate Resilient Investment (CCRI) | To make opening remarks at their event for London Climate Action Week |
| Zac Goldsmith | 01/07/2020 | Dieter Helm, United Nations Environment Programme, Wildlife Conservation Society, World Recourse Institute, National Geographic | A roundtable to discuss covenant for nature |
| Zac Goldsmith | 02/07/2020 | United Nations Environment, The International Union for Conservation of Nature, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), Climate Guides, World Resources Institute, World Wide Fund for Nature, Bird Life, Grupo Exito, World Bank, International Indigenous Peoples' Forum on Climate Change, Green Finance Institute, Earth England, Prince of Wales’ International Sustainability Unit, Global One, Inter-American Development Bank, Youth for Nature, Global Recourse Initiative | A roundtable to discuss COP strategy |
| Zac Goldsmith | 02/07/2020 | British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums and Andrew Rosindell MP | Continued meeting to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Zoos and Aquariums |
| Zac Goldsmith | 08/07/2020 | The Independent Newspaper | To discuss illegal wildlife trade |
| Zac Goldsmith | 09/07/2020 | Council for Sustainable Business | Discuss how the stakeholder, with Defra, can help businesses understand biodiversity, how material nature is to their business (and to climate change) what they can do to help enhance nature |
| Zac Goldsmith | 14/07/2020 | Country Land and Business Association (CLA) | To discuss climate change and nature-based solutions |
| Zac Goldsmith | 16/07/2020 | Cool Earth | To discuss Queens Green Canopy |
| Zac Goldsmith | 16/07/2020 | United Nations Green Commodities Programme, World Bank, World Wildlife Fund, Global Canopy Programme, Global Canopy Programme, Sustainable investment management ltd., Olam, World Cocoa Foundation, Tropical Forest Alliance, Marks and Spensers, National Agricultural Technology Institute (INTA), Amazon Environmental Research Institute (IPAM), Africa Palm Oil Initiative (APOI), World Resources Institute, IDH Indonesia, Earth Innovation, Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil | COP26 roundtable to discuss Sustainable Land Use and Commodity Trade Dialogue |
| Zac Goldsmith | 21/07/2020 | Leon Restaurants | To discuss stakeholder's work with Council for Sustainable Business |
| Zac Goldsmith | 22/07/2020 | Colombian Black Communities Process | To discuss COP26 supply chains |
| Zac Goldsmith | 28/07/2020 | The Independent Newspaper and Space for Giants | To discuss illegal wildlife trade |
| Zac Goldsmith | 28/07/2020 | Pedro Moura Costa | To discuss ways to work with Brazil on forest protection |
| Zac Goldsmith | 04/08/2020 | Sustainable Investment Management, World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, Impact Management Project, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken Group, Standard Chartered, World Economic Forum, African Development Bank, Mirova, Natural Capital Finance Alliance, Olam, Tsinghua University, Vivid economics | A roundtable to discuss the finance of COP26 |
| Zac Goldsmith | 27/08/2020 | British Egg Industry Council, British Free Range Egg Producers Association, National Farmers Union | A meeting to discuss the laying hen industry |
| Zac Goldsmith | 27/08/2020 | Just Rural Transition, World Bank, World Recourses Institute, World Business Council on Sustainable Development, Sustainable Recourse Economy, Global Commission on Adaptation, World Economic Forum, Food and Agriculture Organisation, Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research, International Institute for Tropical Agriculture, International Livestock Research Institute, Global Agriculture and Food Security Program | A roundtable to discuss COP26 sustainable agriculture. |
| Zac Goldsmith | 02/09/2020 | National Pig Association, Pig the Veterinary Society | A meeting to discuss the pig industry |
| Zac Goldsmith | 03/09/2020 | British Poultry Council | A meeting to discuss the chicken Industry |
| Zac Goldsmith | 03/09/2020 | Convention on Biological Diversity | An introductory meeting to new Executive Secretary |
| Zac Goldsmith | 04/09/2020 | Tribe Impact Capital | To discuss Indonesia forestry programming |
| Zac Goldsmith | 07/09/2020 | The Donkey Sanctuary, World Horse Welfare, Blue Cross, Red Wings, British Horse Society, Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | To discuss equine welfare in the UK |
| Zac Goldsmith | 07/09/2020 | Game Farmers' Association and the National Gamekeepers' Organisation | To discuss the gamebird industry |
| Zac Goldsmith | 08/09/2020 | Fiji Ambassador and World Recourses Institute | To discuss ambition on international ocean campaigns (30by30) |
| Zac Goldsmith | 09/09/2020 | World Wildlife Fund for Nature | Briefing on the World Wildlife Fund's Living Planet report |
| Zac Goldsmith | 09/09/2020 | National Farmers' Union of England and Wales, Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board and the Cattle Health Welfare Group | To discuss the cattle industry |
| Zac Goldsmith | 14/09/2020 | Animal Aid | To discuss the Animal Aid industry |
| Zac Goldsmith | 15/09/2020 | Animal Health and Welfare Board | To discuss the Animal Health and Welfare industry |
| Zac Goldsmith | 15/09/2020 | Compassion in World Farming, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | To discuss the World Farming industry |
| Zac Goldsmith | 16/09/2020 | The National Farmers Union | To attend the National Farmers Union roundtable on UK farming |
| Zac Goldsmith | 17/09/2020 | Sheep Health and Welfare Group, National Sheep Association | To discuss the sheep industry |
| Zac Goldsmith | 21/09/2020 | The Shark Trust | To discuss shark finning, and suggestions for UK action to improve shark conservation |
| Zac Goldsmith | 24/09/2020 | World Recourse Institute | To discuss work on nature-based solutions and their support for UK COP26 campaigns |
| Rebecca Pow | 01/07/2020 | Canal & River Trust | Introduction to the work of the Canal and River Trust, in advance of a full review of their annual grant |
| Rebecca Pow | 01/07/2020 | British Lung Foundation & Asthma UK, Air Quality Expert, Group, UK Health Alliance, Clear Air Fund, British Heart Foundation, Public Health England, UNICEF UK, Strategic Priorities Fund Clean Air Champion, Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants, Global Action Plan | Air Quality and Health roundtable. Findings of the Air Quality Expert Group call were shared, an update on ongoing work to develop air quality targets and Joint Air Quality Unit's plans to tackle NO2 exceedances and clean air zone were discussed. |
| Rebecca Pow | 02/07/2020 | Durweston Farm | To discuss Higher Level Stewardship, Countryside Stewardship, educational access, Environment Land Management Scheme and ideas for continuing enhancement of their farmed environment |
| Rebecca Pow | 08/07/2020 | Keep Britain Tidy | Speaking at a 'Smoking Related Litter' all party parliamentary group |
| Rebecca Pow | 13/07/2020 | Richard Benyon | To discuss the Highly Protected Marines Area review and it's reception amongst colleagues/MPs, stakeholders and industry |
| Rebecca Pow | 15/07/2020 | Brentaag | Introductory meeting |
| Rebecca Pow | 15/07/2020 | Oqema | Introductory meeting |
| Rebecca Pow | 29/07/2020 | Colchester Council, Pinsent Masons, Royal Town Planning Institute, Broadway Initiative, Advanced Data Center and IR Infrastructure Professionals, Urban & Civic, National Trust, Green Alliance, The Countryside Charity, Woodland Trust, Wildlife and Countryside Link, The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, ADEPT, World Wildlife Fund, Canal River Trust, Green Building Council, Balfour Beatty, Barratt Developments | Urban green infrastructure proposals for ‘shovel ready’ projects from stakeholders |
| Rebecca Pow | 10/08/2020 | Birmingham City Council, Birmingham Ladywood Constituency | To provide reassurance to Birmingham politicians and state the case for setting the earliest date possible to launch the Clean Air Zone, in order to fulfil clean air responsibilities. |
| Rebecca Pow | 02/09/2020 | Tobacco Manufacturers' Association, Japan Tobacco International UK, British American Tobacco, Phillip Morris Limited, Imperial Tobacco Limited, ASH, Keep Britain Tidy | Roundtable discussion on 'Smoking Related Litter' |
| Rebecca Pow | 08/09/2020 | Birmingham City Council, Birmingham Ladywood Constituency | To provide reassurance to Birmingham politicians and state the case for setting the earliest date possible to launch the Clen Air Zone, in order to fulfil clean air responsibilities. |
| Rebecca Pow | 08/09/2020 | Thames Water, Northumbrian Water Group, Severn Trent Water, Bristol Water, DWI, Southern Water, Wessex Water, Portsmouth Water, United Utilities, South Staffs Water. Anglian Water, Yorkshire Water, South East Water, Dwr Cymru, SES Water, Affinity Water, Water UK, OFWAT, Environment Agency, Natural England, Consumer Council for Water. | Water CEO Roundtable - discuss the expectations on environment and water resources and the Government's ambitions for the future of the water industry in England. |
| Rebecca Pow | 24/09/2020 | Greenpeace | To discuss domestic marine protection |
| Rebecca Pow | 24/09/2020 | World Resources Institute | Speaking at Champions 12.3 Public Event - "Success or Crisis in 2030? The Fight to Halve Food Loss and Waste" |
| Rebecca Pow | 25/09/2020 | Costa Coffee, Greggs, Burger King, Pret-A-Manger, Dominos, KFC, McDonalds, Keep Britain Tidy | Fast Food Litter roundtable to discuss what actions they have taken to tackle litter and what new commitments can be secured for further action |
| Rebecca Pow | 25/09/2020 | Consumer Council for Water | Introductory meeting |
| Rebecca Pow | 28/09/2020 | Bathroom Manufacturers Association | To discuss points raised in Bathroom Manufacturers Associations letter and to address concerns about our policy proposals on building standards and water efficiency labelling |
| Rebecca Pow | 29/09/2020 | Colchester Council, Pinsent Masons, Royal Town Planning Institute, Broadway Initiative, Advanced Data Center and IR Infrastructure Professionals, Urban & Civic, National Trust, Green Alliance, The Countryside Charity, Woodland Trust, Wildlife and Countryside Link, The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, ADEPT, World Wildlife Fund, Canal River Trust, Green Building Council, Balfour Beatty, Barratt Developments | Environment roundtable, giving the stakeholders a broad overview of the plans for the consultation |
| John Gardiner | 30/07/2020 | National Parks England | Introduction to new Chair |
| John Gardiner | 06/08/2020 | Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) | Gough Island Restoration Update |
| John Gardiner | 06/08/2020 | Horticultural Trade Association (HTA) | HTA response on horticulture compensation |
| John Gardiner | 23/09/2020 | Wildlife and Countryside Link, Angling Trust, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) , Buglife | To discuss invasive species and biosecurity |
| John Gardiner | 24/09/2020 | National Parks England | Catch-up call |
| Victoria Prentis | 01/07/2020 | Fisheries Charities Roundtable - Seafarers UK, The Fisherman's Mission, The Fishmongers Company, Seafarers Advice & Information Line, Animateurs Project, National Federation of Fisherman's Organisation (NFFO) | To meet the charities and discuss the work they do, especially in the COVID-19 environment |
| Victoria Prentis | 02/07/2020 | Travellers Rest Farm | To discuss Higher Level Stewardship, Countryside Stewardship Scheme, educational access, Environmental Land Management Schemes and ideas for continuing enhancement of their farmed environment |
| Victoria Prentis | 07/07/2020 | Fisheries COVID-19 industry working group - Provision Trade Federation, National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations , West of Scotland Fish Producers' Organisation, British Retail Consortium, Cornish Fist Producers Organisation, Seafarers UK, Anglo-North Irish Fish Producers Organisation , Lockers Trawlers Ltd, Scottish Fishermen's Federation, Shellfish Association Of Great Britain, Scottish Seafood Association | To discuss COVID-19 fisheries issues |
| Victoria Prentis | 13/07/2020 | Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMA) Industry group - Northern Ireland Fish Producers Organisation, Southern Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority, Brighton and Newhaven Fish Sales, Seafish, Cornish Fish Producers' Organisation, South West Fish Producers Organisation, South Devon & Channel Shell-fishermen, Blue Marine Foundation, Anglo-North Irish Fish Producers Organisation, Holderness Fishing Industry Group, Felixstowe and Harwich Fishermen’s Association, Whitehaven fisherman, Macduff Shellfish, Lyme Bay fisherman | To hear fishing industry views on the Highly Protected Marine Areas review and make a clear offer to work with the industry to develop the government response |
| Victoria Prentis | 13/07/2020 | Clinton Devon Estates | Virtual visit to find out more about the work of Clinton Devon Estates’ test; to learn about what motivated Clinton Devon Estates to submit a proposal for Tests and Trials |
| Victoria Prentis | 15/07/2020 | Food and Drink Manufacturing Roundtable -Associated British Foods, Mondelez International, Nestle UK, Coca-Cola European Partners, Diageo, PepsiCo UK, Pernod Ricard, Arla Foods, McCain, Kraft Heinz, Proctor & Gamble, Premier Foods, Unilever, Warburtons, Pladis, Food and Drink Federation | To discuss the most pressing issues in the food and drink industry |
| Victoria Prentis | 16/07/2020 | Volac International Limited | Dairy productivity collaboration |
| Victoria Prentis | 16/07/2020 | Scottish Fishermen's Federation | To discuss negotiations update and discussion |
| Victoria Prentis | 17/07/2020 | Livestock Chain Advisory Group - Association of Independent Meat Suppliers, British Meat Processors Association, British Pig Association/UK Export Certification, British Poultry Council, Country Land and Business Association, Dairy UK, Farmers’ Union of Wales, Hybu Cig Cymru, Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland, International Meat Traders Association, Livestock Auctioneers Association, National Beef Association, National Farmers Union, Fabra UK, National Farmers Union Cymru, National Farmers Union Scotland, National Pig Association, National Sheep Association, NI Meat Exporters Association, Quality Meat Scotland, Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers, Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers, Scottish Beef Association, Scottish Tenant Farmers Association, The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers, Ulster Farmers Union | To discuss UK-EU border operating model, Trade & Agriculture Commission, pertinent timelines for Transition Period |
| Victoria Prentis | 21/07/2020 | Lanhydrock Estate | Virtual visit to engage with farmers and land managers participating in the tests and trials |
| Victoria Prentis | 21/07/2020 | Cuckmere and Pevensey Levels Catchment Partnership | Virtual visit to engage with farmers and land managers participating in the tests and trials |
| Victoria Prentis | 23/07/2020 | 23 Burns | Virtual visit to engage with farmers and land managers participating in the tests and trials |
| Victoria Prentis | 23/07/2020 | Royal Society for the Protection of Birds | Removal of greening requirements. |
| Victoria Prentis | 03/09/2020 | British Sugar | To discuss the use of neonicotinoids |
| Victoria Prentis | 03/09/2020 | British Poultry Council | To discuss support for COVID-19 impacted poultry plants |
| Victoria Prentis | 16/09/2020 | Edible Horticulture Roundtable - The Food Foundation, National Farmers Union, The Land-workers' Alliance, Soil Association, British Growers Association, Growing Communities, Sustain UK | To present the Edible Horticulture Strategy |
| Victoria Prentis | 22/09/2020 | Nicholson's Garden Design, Landscaping and Forestry | To discuss the Forest Canopy Foundation and Pollination Group |
| Victoria Prentis | 22/09/2020 | Greener UK - Client Earth, Marine Conservation Society, World Wide Fund for Nature | To discuss UK/EU fisheries negotiations. |
| Victoria Prentis | 22/09/2020 | Future Farming and Countryside Programme Harvest Festival | Brief introduction to the Minister, followed by a question and answer session |
| Victoria Prentis | 24/09/2020 | National Farmers Union | Regular catch up |
| Victoria Prentis | 28/09/2020 | Arla and Park Street Partners | To discuss concerns with the UK dairy sector |
| Victoria Prentis | 30/09/2020 | Banking Roundtable - HSBC, NatWest, Barclays, Royal Bank of Scotland, Lloyds Bank, Clydesdale & Yorkshire Banking Group, British Business Bank, | Discussion to explore potential collaboration to achieve government policy |