Committee hears from the Secretary of State
28 November 2018
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee holds evidence sessions for two of its inquiries. The first will hear from the Secretary of State for its inquiry on Is Defra ready for Brexit? and the second will examine the Work of the Chief Veterinary Officer.
Witnesses
Is Defra ready for Brexit?
Wednesday 28 November, Committee Room 8, Palace of Westminster
At 9.30am
- Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
- Clare Moriarty, Permanent Secretary, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Likely topics for discussion include Defra's staffing, legislative programme and efforts to replace or negotiate access to EU systems after Brexit.
Work of the Chief Veterinary Officer
Wednesday 28 November, Committee Room 8, Palace of Westminster
At 10.30am
- Dr Christine Middlemiss, Chief Veterinary Officer, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Likely topics for discussion include the UK's veterinary workforce, animal welfare and disease surveillance.
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