9 current inquiries
Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.
Land use and nature
Opened 18 March 2026
Climate adaptation and emergency response
Written evidence:
Accepting
Deadline 9 October 2026
Report:
Published
On 20 March 2026
Govt. response:
Published
On 22 June 2026
Opened 9 September 2025
Preventing waste and enabling a circular economy
Opened 20 May 2025
Fisheries and the marine environment
Report:
Published
On 24 April 2026
Govt. response:
Published
On 23 July 2026
Opened 23 January 2025
Biosecurity and animal welfare
Report:
Published
On 5 June 2026
Govt. response:
Published
On 11 September 2026
Opened 9 January 2025
Food supply chain resilience and fairness
Opened 20 December 2024
Reforming the water sector
Report:
Published
On 18 September 2026
Govt. response:
Due by
On 18 November 2026
Opened 19 December 2024
The future of farming
Report:
Published
On 16 May 2025
Govt. response:
Published
On 3 September 2025
Opened 6 December 2024
Work of the Department and its arm’s-length bodies
Report:
Published
On 29 April 2026
Opened 6 November 2024
Non-inquiry work
Non-inquiry sessions
Non-inquiry sessions are brief packages of work that will not necessarily result in a report. They may be used to revisit previous inquiry topics or take evidence on a topical matter.
Pre-appointment hearings
People nominated to certain public offices may be examined by a committee to assess their suitability and plans for the role.
Latest news
Farmers’ experiences of Sustainable Farming Incentive sought in EFRA Committee survey
Farmers’ experiences of Sustainable Farming Incentive sought in EFRA Committee survey
1 October 2026
Reject Thames Water investors and ensure new regulation prevents repeat of chaotic saga, MPs tell government
The EFRA Committee has published a report on the future of Thames Water.
18 September 2026
EFRA launches call for evidence on emergency response to flooding
The Committee will investigate how government and public services respond immediately after severe flooding
16 September 2026
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- Email: efracom@parliament.uk
- Address: Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA