Transparency data
Defra's ministerial meetings, July to September 2022
Updated 31 July 2023
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| Minister | Date | Name of organisation or individual | Purpose of meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Eustice | 05/07/2022 | World Wide Fund for Nature, Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Freshfields | To discuss sustainable agriculture, deforestation, and land use for the food industry |
| George Eustice | 06/07/2022 | Food and Drink Federation, UK Hospitality, British Retail Consortium, National Farmer's Union | To discuss supply chain concerns |
| George Eustice | 06/07/2022 | Compassion in World Farming | To discuss the Precision Breeding Bill |
| George Eustice | 21/07/2022 | Tenant Farmers Association, The Central Association Of Agricultural Valuers, British Growers Association, Country Land and Business Association, National Sheep Association | To discuss future farming policy |
| George Eustice | 21/07/2022 | National Farmers' Union | To discuss future farming policy |
| George Eustice | 10/08/2022 | Affinity Water, Severn Trent, Anglian Water, Bristol Water, Northumbria Water, Southeast Water, Southern Water, Thames Water, Wessex Water, United Utilities, Pennon Group, Portsmouth Water, Yorkshire Water, South Staffordshire Water, SES Water | To discuss water supplies |
| George Eustice | 15/08/2022 | Ukrainian National Agrarian Forum | To discuss the war in Ukraine |
| Jo Churchill | Nil Return | Nil Return | Nil Return |
| Ranil Jayawardena | 07/09/2022 | National Farmers' Union | Not set |
| Ranil Jayawardena | 07/09/2022 | Food and Drink Federation | Not set |
| Ranil Jayawardena | 07/09/2022 | Affinity Water Limited, Anglican Water Limited, South West Water Limited, Bristol Water, South East Water, Essex and Suffolk Water, Northumbrian Water, Severn Trent Water, South Staffs Water, Portsmouth Water, SES Water, Southern Water Services, Thames Water Utilities, United Utilities, Wessex Water Services, Yorkshire Water Services | Not set |
| Ranil Jayawardena | 14/09/2022 | Paulson Institute | Not set |
| Ranil Jayawardena | 20/09/2022 | British Retail Consortium | Not set |
| Ranil Jayawardena | 20/09/2022 | UK Hospitality | Not set |
| Ranil Jayawardena | 22/09/2022 | Tenant Farmers Assocation | Not set |
| Rebecca Pow | Nil Return | Nil Return | Nil Return |
| Richard Benyon | 06/07/2022 | Campaign for National Parks | To discuss logistics ahead of the Campaign for National Parks' Park Protector awards |
| Richard Benyon | 12/07/2022 | Bovine Tuberculosis Partnership | Quarterly catch up to discuss the work of the Bovine Tuberculosis Partnership |
| Richard Benyon | 08/09/2022 | Country Land and Business Association | Meeting to discuss green finance policy |
| Steve Double | 10/08/2022 | National Farming Union | to discuss farming updates in general |
| Steve Double | 10/08/2022 | Pennon Group | introductory meeting with the group |
| Steve Double | 10/08/2022 | West Country Rivers Trust | to discuss the current dry weather status. |
| Steve Double | 10/08/2022 | South West Water | to discuss the current dry weather status. |
| Steve Double | 10/08/2022 | South West Lakes Trust | to discuss the current dry weather status. |
| Steve Double | 10/08/2022 | Affinity Water | roundtable to discuss precautionary measures to safeguardwater supplies through summer and autumn |
| Victoria Prentis | 05/07/2022 | National Pig Association, National Farmers Union, FJ Bosworth, Godfrey, British Meat Industry, Cranswick, Pilgrims UK, Karro, Morrisons, Cheale Meats, Danish Crown, Sainsburys | A roundtable to discuss labour issues in the pig sector |
| Victoria Prentis | 05/07/2022 | British Potato Trade Association, Fresh Potato Supply Association, Potato Processors Association, National Farmers Union | A meeting with stakehooders in the potato industry to discuss issues facing the sector including the registration of 1,4-DMN sprout suppressant and extreme weather conditions |
| Victoria Prentis | 06/07/2022 | The Felix Project | Minister Prentis attended the opening of a new Felix Project warehouse and heard about their work including the current issues they face such as food supply |
| Victoria Prentis | 13/07/2022 | British Beer and Pub Association | To discuss deposit return schemes and sustainability |
| Victoria Prentis | 19/07/2022 | National Farmers Union | Minister Prentis joined an NFU poultry board meeting to discuss slaughter prices, avian influenza and seasonal worker visas |
| Victoria Prentis | 21/07/2022 | Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, AG Industries, CLA the countryside charity, Tenant Farers Association, National Farmers Union, National Farmers Union Scotland, Ulster Famers Union | A fertiliser industry taskforce meeting to discuss the rising cost of fertiliser |
| Victoria Prentis | 27/07/2022 | Farmers from Wocestershire | A roundtable to discuss local issues affecting farmers |
| Victoria Prentis | 01/08/2022 | NFU Scotland | Attended a cross-party panel event, discussed farming issues arising from the Northern Ireland Protocol and the Trade and Continuity Agreement (TCA) including breeding stock, seed potatoes and eels |
| Victoria Prentis | 02/08/2022 | Scottish Sea Farms, Salmon Scotland | Minister Prentis visited a Scottish Sea Farms salmon farm and discussed the operation and challenges of the farm and the sector |
| Victoria Prentis | 02/08/2022 | Cooke Aquaculture, Salmon Scotland | To discuss the aquaculture industry - including challenges and exports |
| Victoria Prentis | 02/08/2022 | Shetland Fisherman's Association | Minister Prentis met with local fishermen and had a tour of a pelagic fishing vessel. Minister Prentis heard about issues facing the pelagic fishing sector including on fisheries negotiations |
| Victoria Prentis | 03/08/2022 | Lerwick Fish Market | To visit the market and discuss issues associated with Shetland fisheries. The UK Seafood Fund (and Shetland specific projects) were also discussed during some subsequent media interviews. |
| Victoria Prentis | 03/08/2022 | Lerwick Brewery | Minister Prentis received a tour of the brewery and heard about issues facing the local brewery |
| Victoria Prentis | 24/08/2022 | Newbury Farmers | A roundtable to discuss local issues affecting farmers |
| Zac Goldsmith | 11/07/2022 | Chair of Darwin Plus Advisory Group (DPAG) | Meeting the new chair & forward planning on Darwin Plus Advisory Group goals |
| Zac Goldsmith | 11/07/2022 | Co-founder of A Plastic Planet | Received feedback on Plastics Strategy |
| Zac Goldsmith | 13/07/2022 | Executive Director of Humane Society International (HSI) | Discussed ongoing and future UK animal welfare legislation |
| Zac Goldsmith | 20/07/2022 | Paulson Institute | Discussed nature finance gap and subsidy reform |
| Zac Goldsmith | 25/07/2022 | CEO of Bezos Earth Fund | Discussed High Ambition Champion role |
| Zac Goldsmith | 09/08/2022 | Fauna and Flora International | Briefing with NGO stakeholders regarding Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction |
| Zac Goldsmith | 09/08/2022 | Blue Marine Foundation | Briefing with NGO stakeholders regarding Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction |
| Zac Goldsmith | 09/08/2022 | Greenpeace | Briefing with NGO stakeholders regarding Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction |
| Zac Goldsmith | 09/08/2022 | Birdlife | Briefing with NGO stakeholders regarding Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction |
| Zac Goldsmith | 09/08/2022 | Global Fishing Watch | Briefing with NGO stakeholders regarding Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction |
| Zac Goldsmith | 09/08/2022 | The Nature Conservancy | Briefing with NGO stakeholders regarding Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction |
| Zac Goldsmith | 09/08/2022 | Zoological Society of London | Briefing with NGO stakeholders regarding Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction |
| Zac Goldsmith | 09/08/2022 | Pew Charitable Trusts | Briefing with NGO stakeholders regarding Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction |
| Zac Goldsmith | 09/08/2022 | World Wildlife Trust | Briefing with NGO stakeholders regarding Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction |
| Zac Goldsmith | 09/08/2022 | Seas at Risk | Briefing with NGO stakeholders regarding Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction |
| Zac Goldsmith | 02/09/2022 | CEO of HSBC | Discussed COP26 committments in the lead up to COP27 |
| Zac Goldsmith | 02/09/2022 | United Nations Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance | Discussed COP26 committments in the lead up to COP27 |