Witnesses
The following witnesses gave evidence. Transcripts can be viewed on the inquiry publications page of the Committee’s website.
Tuesday 20 April 2021
James Russell, President, British Veterinary Association (BVA); Stuart Roberts, Deputy President, National Farmers Union; Victor Chestnutt, President, Ulster Farmers’ UnionQ1–33
Professor Tim Morris; Mr James West, Senior Policy Manager UK, Compassion in World Farming; Malcolm Mitchell, Professor of Physiology and Animal Welfare, Scottish Rural CollegeQ34–53
Tuesday 18 May 2021
Mr Ross Hamilton, Head of Public Affairs, British Horseracing Authority; Roly Owers, Chief Executive Officer, World Horse Welfare; Jan Rogers, Director of Research and Policy, The Horse TrustQ54–89
Paula Boyden, Veterinary Director, Dogs Trust; Maggie Roberts, Director of Veterinary Services, Cats Protection; David Bowles, Head of Public Affairs and Campaigns, RSPCAQ90–123
Tuesday 08 June 2021
Christine Middlemiss, Chief Veterinary Officer, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Ian Hewett, interim Chief Executive, Animal and Plant Health Agency; Steve Dann, Director, National Operational Headquarters, Border ForceQ124–188
Tuesday 29 June 2021
Rt Hon The Lord Benyon, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Gareth Baynham Hughes, Director of Animal and Plant Health, Department of Environment, Food and Rural AffairsQ189–254
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