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Regulators and execs from @sewateruk will return to the EFRA committee on Tuesday at 9.30 to discuss last year's drinking water outage in Tunbridge Wells and wider concerns about governance and reform of the water sector. Find out more 👇 committees.parliament.uk/eve…
Aerial view of a large circular water treatment tank with text reading: reforming the water sector. Environment, food and rural affairs committee

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We’re moving! Follow @HoCcommitteesUK to keep up with the work of our committee, and check us out on other platforms: parliament.uk/get-involved/c…

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Last week, we visited @JoshNewburyMP's seat in Staffordshire to see flood management and habitat restoration projects with the Staffordshire @WildlifeTrusts and the @nationaltrust 👇
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Yesterday Committee Member @charliedewhirst MP asked the Minister for Nature, @MaryCreagh_ at @DefraGovUK, how the Government's new Land Use Framework will make a difference, and how will it influence the behaviours of farmers as it's non-binding.
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Tomorrow at 10am we're questioning @MaryCreagh_ MP, Minister for Nature at @DefraGovUK and senior officials on the department's recent Land Use Framework and their work to prevent waste and develop a circular economy. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/eve…
We're questioning Mary Creagh MP, Minister for Nature, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee. Photo shows Mary Creagh MO, she is smiling and has short brown/grey hair, she has her arms crossed and is wearing a red suit jacked and blue trousers.

ALT We're questioning Mary Creagh MP, Minister for Nature, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee. Photo shows Mary Creagh MO, she is smiling and has short brown/grey hair, she has her arms crossed and is wearing a red suit jacked and blue trousers.

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“Coastal erosion blights communities the length of this country and is a problem that will not go away." ~ @amcarmichaelMP Video contains testimonies from communities who wrote to us. We've published our report on coastal erosion and landslips👇 committees.parliament.uk/com…
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This week, we visited @harperadamsuni to learn more about their cutting edge agritech research and speak to students about the future of the farming workforce.
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Today, we’ve been in and around Cannock Chase with @StaffsWildlife and the @nationaltrust, looking at issues relating to land use and access to nature as we launch our new inquiry. Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/com…
Image of the Efra committee and Staffordshire wildlife trust outside the Wolseley Centre in Cannock Chase

ALT Image of the Efra committee and Staffordshire wildlife trust outside the Wolseley Centre in Cannock Chase

Image of the Efra committee at Cannock Chase

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Image of the Efra committee and Staffordshire wildlife trust by the river Trent

ALT Image of the Efra committee and Staffordshire wildlife trust by the river Trent

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In our session held at @harperadamsuni in Shropshire, Dr Rob Williams, President of the @BritishVets told us about the wide range of societal benefits provided by the work of vets, which more than justify the costs needed to train up new veterinarians.
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Tomorrow at 3.10pm we're examining a range of issues affecting the UK veterinary sector, including workforce challenges, the @CMAgovUK's review of the household pet sector and the Government's animal welfare strategy. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/eve…
Evidence session. Animal and plant health, and the future of farming. Watch on Parliament Live. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee. Photo shows a female sheep, a ewe and her lamb in a green farmers field overlooking a small town or village.

ALT Evidence session. Animal and plant health, and the future of farming. Watch on Parliament Live. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee. Photo shows a female sheep, a ewe and her lamb in a green farmers field overlooking a small town or village.

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The EFRA Committee is launching a newsletter! To keep up to date with what we’re up to in Parliament and beyond, please email [email protected] with the subject 'subscribe'. 🐑🚜🌳🚰
Image of a cow with white text on a green background reading: Environment, food and rural affairs committee newsletter

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“I am delighted that we helped secure visas for sheep shearers. Without proper planning and a strategy to address shortages this problem will recur annually" @amcarmichaelMP @DefraGovUK and @ukhomeoffice have extended overseas shearing visas, following our questions last week👇
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Dr @TonyJuniper, Chair at @NaturalEngland told us that environmental protection has been registered at the highest level across government, and economic growth and nature protection are equal priorities.
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Tomorrow at 10am we're questioning @NaturalEngland on its work with farmers to promote nature improvement schemes on farmland and the Government's reforms to environmental regulations that apply to housing and infrastructure developments. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/eve…
Evidence session. The work of the Department and its arms-length bodies. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee. Photo shows a close up of the clock face of the clock tower Big Ben at the Houses of Parliament. It has a white dial and blue clock hands, surrounded by gold details.

ALT Evidence session. The work of the Department and its arms-length bodies. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee. Photo shows a close up of the clock face of the clock tower Big Ben at the Houses of Parliament. It has a white dial and blue clock hands, surrounded by gold details.

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Today, we have published data on water company debt collection practices, showing the most significant bailiff users between 2019-2025. Find out more ➡️committees.parliament.uk/com…

Does your water company use bailiffs to recover debt? EFRA Committee reveals extent of debt...

The EFRA Committee has published data received from 11 major water and sewage companies in England and Wales, showing their use of bailiffs against customers who are in debt.

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“This new evidence from Defra paints a picture of a dysfunctional system.” ~ @amcarmichaelMP We’ve published @defragovuk data on meat and plant products going unchecked at the border, risking devastating disease outbreaks for UK livestock and plants. committees.parliament.uk/com…
18% of animal product consignments flagged for sanitary checks at the border in November 2025 did not attend their search. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee. Illustration shows inspectors examining meat products inside of a truck.

ALT 18% of animal product consignments flagged for sanitary checks at the border in November 2025 did not attend their search. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee. Illustration shows inspectors examining meat products inside of a truck.

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Today, we asked @DefraGovUK's permanent secretary whether the delay in publishing their roadmap could be behind some of the failures of the department 👇
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Tomorrow at 10am we’re questioning the new Permanent Secretary, Paul Kissack, on perceived shortcomings at @DefraGovUK. We’re looking at delays to strategy documents, fragmented policy‑making, and communication issues with stakeholders. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/eve…
Evidence session. The work of the Department and its arms-length bodies. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee. Photo in the background is a close up of the clock face of Big Ben, the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament.

ALT Evidence session. The work of the Department and its arms-length bodies. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee. Photo in the background is a close up of the clock face of Big Ben, the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament.

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