Select committee: Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Vet shortages
Closed
Opened 17 Jan 2024
Closed 23 May 2024
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
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 the profession.
Where it stands
The inquiry is closed, opened 17 January 2024.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 1 oral evidence sessionLatest 12 March 2024
- 6 written submissions
- 4 witnesses
Recent activity
- Correspondence from the Minister for Biosecurity, Animal Health and Welfare regarding Veterinary Workforce Shortages, dated 23 May 202424 May 2024, Correspondence
- Professor Susan Jebb, Food Standards Agency (FSA)23 May 2024, Written evidence · VSH0006
- Correspondence to the Secretary of State regarding veterinary workforce shortages, dated 7 May 20247 May 2024, Correspondence
Oral evidence sessions
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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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Written evidence
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| Reference | Date | Submitter |
|---|---|---|
| VSH0006 | 23 May 2024 | Professor Susan Jebb, Food Standards Agency (FSA) |
| VSH0005 | 19 Mar 2024 | British Veterinary Association |
| VSH0004 | 12 Mar 2024 | Food Standards Scotland |
| VSH0003 | 12 Mar 2024 | Food Standards Agency (FSA) |
| VSH0002 | 12 Mar 2024 | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
| VSH0001 | 12 Mar 2024 | Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons |
Who gave evidence
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| 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 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
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| Published | Direction | Letter |
|---|---|---|
| 24 May 2024 | Not recorded | Correspondence from the Minister for Biosecurity, Animal Health and Welfare regarding Veterinary Workforce Shortages, dated 23 May 2024 |
| 7 May 2024 | Not recorded | Correspondence to the Secretary of State regarding veterinary workforce shortages, dated 7 May 2024 |