Select Committee · Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Vet shortages
Status: Closed
Opened: 17 Jan 2024
Closed: 23 May 2024
In 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 … Show more
Oral evidence sessions
| Date | Witnesses | |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2024 | 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 | View ↗ |
Who gave evidence
| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Christine Middlemiss · Chief Veterinary Officer | Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs | 1 |
| Emily Miles · Director for General for Food, Biosecurity and Tr… | 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
| Date | Direction | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 24 May 2024 | — | Correspondence from the Minister for Biosecurity, Animal Health and Welfare reg… |
| 7 May 2024 | — | Correspondence to the Secretary of State regarding veterinary workforce shortag… |