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

1 session
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

4 witnesses
WitnessOrganisationSessions
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

2 letters
DateDirectionTitle
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…