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
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:
Due by
On 5 August 2026
Opened 9 January 2025
Food supply chain resilience and fairness
Opened 20 December 2024
Reforming the water sector
Report:
Published
On 1 May 2026
Govt. response:
Published
On 10 July 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
Defra rejects Sea Use Framework and claims fishing engagement causing ‘stakeholder fatigue’ in response to MPs’ report
The EFRA Committee has published the government’s response to its report, Resetting the relationship with fishing communities.
23 July 2026
Government responds to EFRA report on South East Water failings
The Government has welcomed the EFRA Committee’s damning report into South East Water (SEW), which prompted the resignations of its Chair and Chief Executive.
10 July 2026
Veterinary reforms: EFRA welcomes proposal for new independent regulator
Veterinary reforms: EFRA welcomes proposal for new independent regulator
9 July 2026
Latest publications
Contact us
We receive a significant number of emails each day. All requests and invitations are considered but we do not respond directly to everyone. Please be aware, the committee does not look at individual cases or specific complaints.
- Email: efracom@parliament.uk
- Address: Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA