Agriculture, animals, food and rural affairs

On 10 December 2024 the Committee considered e-petitions that had received over 100,000 signatures. The Committee also considered e-petitions that had received over 10,000 signatures and received a Government response, and public petitions that had received a Government observation.

The Scottish Affairs Committee has visited Lewis and Harris this week to explore a range of issues experienced by Scotland’s Island communities.

Members of the House of Lords debate inheritance tax, family farms and food security. Catch up

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) today (Friday 6 December) launches an inquiry on the future of farming.

Members discuss progress of bill at final stage in the Lords. Catch up

On Thursday 28 November in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on the fishing industry.

Lords vote on financial reporting, Ofwat governance rules and performance-related pay as report stage concludes. Catch up

The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Rt Hon Steve Reed MP, will make his first appearance before the EFRA Committee in a public evidence session on Tuesday 19 November at 2.30pm. 

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has today launched an online survey that asks stakeholders to contribute their views on the issues they think the Committee should prioritise in 2025.

Members vote on salmon farming, spending powers and Welsh devolution. Catch up

Members discuss Ofwat powers and water company fines as committee stage concludes

Report from the Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee published

Members discuss salmon farms and the Sovereign Grant on day two of committee stage. Find out more

Members debate water industry regulator legislation. Catch up

Members discuss prisons, public libraries, African markets, Atlantic salmon populations and the impact of conflict on children. Catch up