Select Committee · Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee

Vet shortages

Status: Closed Opened: 17 Jan 2024 Closed: 23 May 2024
Inquiry scopeIn this non-inquiry hearing, the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee will question key stakeholders about the workforce challenges and shortages in the veterinary profession. The Committee will probe the implications of vet shortages for the food industry, border controls, biosecurity and animal welfare, as well as exploring steps that could be taken to support the profession.

Oral evidence sessions

1 session

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Date Session and witnesses Source
12 Mar 2024
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Dr Christine Middlemiss · Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, Emily Miles · Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, Malcolm Morley · British Veterinary Association, Professor Stuart Reid · Royal Veterinary College
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Who gave evidence

4 witnesses

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WitnessOrganisationSessions
Dr Christine Middlemiss · Chief Veterinary Officer Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs 1
Emily Miles · Director for General for Food, Biosecurity and Trade Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs 1
Malcolm Morley · Senior Vice President British Veterinary Association 1
Professor Stuart Reid · Principal Royal Veterinary College 1

Correspondence

2 letters

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