Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

DEFRA met the following for Recycling and the Waste Review round-table:
British Glass
Coca-Cola
Confederation of British Industry
Ecoplastics
Financial Dynamics
Friends of the Earth
Veolia

DEFRA met the following to discuss Community/Green Service:
British Trust for Conservation Volunteers
Groundwork
London Wildlife Trust

DEFRA met the following to discuss Emergency Supply Chain Summit’ report:
Business Council for Sustainable Development
Converteam
Tata Steel Europe

DEFRA met the following to discuss Natural Environment White Paper:
Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
Heritage Lottery Fund
RenewableUK

DEFRA met the following to discuss the Water White Paper:
Corporate Culture
Water UK

DEFRA met National Flood Forum for catch-up meeting.

DEFRA met Tesco for Food Retailers Forum.

DEFRA met Voluntary Initiative for Pesticides for introductory meeting.

DEFRA met National Farmers Union to discuss CAP.

DEFRA met Water UK to discuss Dinner on 14 September 2011.

DEFRA met Tate & Lyle to discuss EU Sugar quota proposals.

DEFRA met Dogs Trust to discuss Microchipping.

DEFRA met BT Group to discuss Rural Broadband.

DEFRA met Community Transport Association to discuss Rural transport issues.

DEFRA met Thames Water to discuss Thames Tunnel.

DEFRA met Severn Trent to discuss Water White Paper.

DEFRA met the following to discuss North West Regional visit, fact-finding under the waste portfolio:
British Metals Recycling Association
Crown Bevcan UK
Lancaster University
Recycling Lives
S Norton & Co Ltd
United Utilities

DEFRA met Associated British Ports to discuss Fact-finding visit under the Adapting to climate change Portfolio.

DEFRA met Soil Foundation to discuss MRSA in soil / organics agenda.

DEFRA met The Plunkett Foundation to discuss Social Enterprises study visit in Cumbria.

DEFRA met the following to discuss Sustainable Consumption and Production:
Aldersgate Group
British Chambers of Commerce
Business Council for Sustainable Development-United Kingdom
Business in the Community
Entec UK
Environmental Services Association
Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment
UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association

DEFRA met the following to discuss Dinner:
Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust 11 Jul
Sustainable Resource Forum 6 Jul

DEFRA met National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs for introductory meeting.

DEFRA met National Farmers Union to discuss Bovine Tuberculosis.

DEFRA met Fonterra to discuss Dairy Sector Briefing.

DEFRA met UK Green Building Council to discuss Low carbon economic recovery.

DEFRA met The Economist to discuss Lunch with the Economist on 14 July 2011.

DEFRA met Balanced Seas to discuss Marine Conservation Zones (MCZ).

DEFRA met Renewable Energy Association to discuss MCZs and the UK renewables industry.

DEFRA met Moy Park to discuss Site Visit.

DEFRA met the following to discuss Waste Review:
Confederation of British Industry
Environmental Services Association
Friends of the Earth
Green Alliance
Local Government Association

DEFRA met the following to discuss Dinner:
Dairy UK 30 Jun
LGA Conference 28 Jun
University of Plymouth 30 Jun
Vion 20 Jun

DEFRA met the following to discuss Waste review:
Confederation of British Industry
Environmental Services Association
Friends of the Earth
Green Alliance

DEFRA met the following to discuss President’s Lunch:
Cambridge County Show 5 Jun
Royal Bath and West Show 3 Jun
Suffolk Agricultural Show 1 Jun

DEFRA met the following to discuss Sheep EID:
Livestock Auctioneers Association
National Farmers Union
National Sheep Association

DEFRA met the following to discuss Sit-downs at Cereals 2011:
Country Land and Business Association
National Farmers Union
Tenant Farmers Association

DEFRA met the following to discuss Breakfast:
Central Association of Agricultural Valuers 24 Jun
Royal Cornwall Show 9 Jun

DEFRA met the following to discuss GHG reporting:
EEF
Freight Transport Association

DEFRA met the following to discuss Pet Movement Controls:
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

DEFRA met Sustainable Users Network to discuss the EU strategy on alien species.

DEFRA met Anglian Water to discuss water industry and plans for market reform.

DEFRA met Scottish Fishermen's Federation for catch-up.

DEFRA met Campaign to Protect Rural England to discuss Bottle deposit schemes.

DEFRA met Sainsbury's to discuss CFP reform.

DEFRA met Association of Chief Police Officers to discuss Dangerous dogs.

DEFRA met Rowse Honey to discuss GM pollen.

DEFRA met National Forests Company to discuss Goals and Objectives for NFC.

DEFRA met Green Economy Council to discuss Green growth.

DEFRA met Royal Society for the Protection of Birds to discuss Herbicides.

DEFRA met Farm Animal Welfare Committee to discuss Inauguration ceremony.

DEFRA met 3 Counties Show to discuss Lunch on 18 June 2011.

DEFRA met BPEX to discuss Pig Health Strategy / RDPE.

DEFRA met Nike to discuss Sustainable clothing roadmap.

DEFRA met Country Land and Business Association to discuss Waste issues.

DEFRA met Drought Summit to discuss Water shortages.

DEFRA met Mr Ori Vigfússon to discuss Wild Salmon Fishing.

DEFRA met the following to discuss Bovine Tuberculosis:
Association of Chief Police Officers
British Association for Shooting and Conservation
British Cattle Veterinary Association
British Small Animal Veterinary Association
British Veterinary Association
Country Land and Business Association
Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust
National Farmers Union
National Trust
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Tenant Farmers Association

DEFRA met the following to discuss Natural Environment White Paper:
Campaign to Protect Rural England
National Farmers Union
National Trust
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
The Wildlife Trusts

DEFRA met the following for SPS Stakeholders meeting:
Country Land and Business Association
National Farmers Union
RPA
Tenant Farmers Association

DEFRA met the following to discuss Pesticides:
Agricultural Industries Confederation
CPA
NAAC
National Farmers Union

DEFRA met the following to discuss Dinner:
Farmer's Club Annual Reception 17 May
Yorkshire Post Awards Event 19 May

DEFRA met Country Land and Business Association to discuss Community Assets and Natural Environment White Paper.

DEFRA met Wildlife and Countryside Link to discuss Marine Conservation Zones and the conservation of species and habitats.

DEFRA met Avanti Communications to discuss rural broadband.

DEFRA met Wildlife and Countryside Link Whales Working Group to discuss strengthening the IWC.

DEFRA met Youngs Seafood Company for Stakeholder meeting.

DEFRA met Animal Defenders International to discuss animal welfare.

DEFRA met British Bee Keepers Association to discuss Bees.

DEFRA met LEAF to discuss Campaign for Farmed Environment.

DEFRA met Delegation of West African Fishermen to discuss CFP reform.

DEFRA met Agricultural Biotechnology Council to discuss GM crops.

DEFRA met UK Egg Producers (Laid in Britain) to discuss Laying Hen Welfare.

DEFRA met RHS Chelsea Flower Show to discuss Lunch on 23 May 2011.

DEFRA met British Metal Recycling Association to discuss Metal recycling.

DEFRA met Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to discuss Pet travel schemes.

DEFRA met Essex Young Farmers County Show to discuss President’s Lunch on 22 May 2011.

DEFRA met Peat Stakeholders to discuss Stakeholder engagement.

DEFRA met CEO Business Breakfast to discuss Sustainable Development and Green Growth.

DEFRA met NFU Poultry Board to discuss Various Egg industry issues.

DEFRA met the following to discuss Bovine Tuberculosis:
Badger Trust
British Cattle Veterinary Association
British Veterinary Association
Country Land and Business Association
National Farmers Union
National Trust
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
The Wildlife Trusts

DEFRA met the following to discuss Discussing Religious slaughter:
Association of Independent Meat Suppliers
British Muslim Groups
Halal Butchers Industry
Meat Industry representatives
Mutchmeats

DEFRA met the following to discuss Dog controls :
Battersea Cat and Dogs Home
Blue Cross
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

DEFRA met Environmental Services Association to discuss the Waste Review.

DEFRA met Energy from Waste UK Coalition for introductory meeting.

DEFRA met Major Retailers CEOs for Quarterly catch-up meeting.

DEFRA met Mineral Products Association for Stakeholders meeting.

DEFRA met Oceans 2011 to discuss CFP reform.

DEFRA met Communication Workers Union to discuss Dangerous Dogs.

DEFRA met Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall to discuss follow-up meeting to the Fish Fight programme.

DEFRA met Chair of Environmental Services Association to discuss Waste.

DEFRA met the following for introductory meeting:
Regional Rural Affairs Fora (RRAF)
Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI)
The Cubbington Flood Forum
The Fishermen's Association Limited

DEFRA met the following to discuss Green Economy:
Aviva
IBM
Nestlé
Unilever

DEFRA met the following to discuss Waste Review:
British Retail Consortium
Keep Britain Tidy
Local Government Association

DEFRA met WWF-UK to discuss CITES, Lions, Tigers and Whales.

DEFRA met Shellfish Association to discuss funding.

DEFRA met Joint Nature Conservation Committee to discuss Green Infrastructure and biodiversity offsets.

DEFRA met Mackerel Industry to discuss Mackerel quotas.

DEFRA met Wildlife and Countryside Link to discuss NEWP.

DEFRA met Moorland Association to discuss pesticide use.

DEFRA met Buglife to discuss the decline of wild pollinators.

DEFRA met Sharktrust to discuss the EU shark fining regulation.

DEFRA met International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) to discuss the ivory trade/ CITES.

DEFRA met Royal Society for the Protection of Birds to discuss the Natural Environment Whitepaper (NEWP), peat, and Entry Level Stewardship scheme.

DEFRA met Scotch Whisky Association for discussion of Whisky industry.

DEFRA met International Whaling Commission (IWC) for introductory meeting with the new chair.

DEFRA met Country Land and Business Association for Portfolio catch-up.

DEFRA met BPEX to discuss Breakfast on 3 March 2011.

DEFRA met Jesus College to discuss climate change adaptation and the forthcoming white papers on the Natural Environment and Water.

DEFRA met Defra Civil Society Board to discuss Defra’s engagement with Civil Society.

DEFRA met Bishop James Jones to discuss Forestry.

DEFRA met Leeds City Council to discuss Leeds Flood Scheme.

DEFRA met Packaging Federation to discuss packaging industry.

DEFRA met English Food and Drink Alliance to discuss Role of the Alliance in Industry.

DEFRA met British Institute of Agricultural Consultants (BIAC) to discuss Rural Payments Agency.

DEFRA met Seafish to discuss Shared financial responsibility.

DEFRA met British Retail Consortium to discuss the waste review.

DEFRA met The End of the Line to discuss to meet film’s producers.

DEFRA met United Utilities to discuss to say goodbye to CEO in his current role and meet his successor.

DEFRA met the following to discuss Forestry:
National Trust
The Wildlife Trusts
Woodland Trust

DEFRA met the following to discuss Single Payment Scheme:
Country Land and Business Association
National Farmers Union
Tenant Farmers Association

DEFRA met the following to discuss Dinner:
British Veterinary Association Annual Dinner 8 Feb
WWF-UK 9 Feb

DEFRA met the following to discuss Public Forestry Estate:
Confor
UK Forest Production Assoc

DEFRA met British Horse Society re Forestry to discuss British Horse Society re Forestry.

DEFRA met Dogs Trust to discuss dangerous dogs and microchipping.

DEFRA met Campaign to Protect Rural England to discuss forestry.

DEFRA met Coastal Partnership Network to discuss local solutions to opening up coastal access.

DEFRA met British Waterways to discuss the New Waterways Working Group and consultation publication.

DEFRA met Coca-Cola to discuss waste policy.

DEFRA met Thames Water to discuss water industry issues, in particular Thames Tunnel.

DEFRA met Marine Fisheries Stakeholders for annual Forum.

DEFRA met Greenpeace for catch-up.

DEFRA met Scottish Fishermen's Federation to discuss CFP reform, and making and insuring Scottish representation.

DEFRA met Tesco to discuss Food and Farming issues.

DEFRA met Kraft Foods to discuss Food industry.

DEFRA met Sustain to discuss Government Buying Standards.

DEFRA met Carbon Disclosure Project to discuss Mandatory Carbon Reporting.

DEFRA met Inland Waterways Association to discuss Mutualisation of British Waterways.

DEFRA met European Food and Farming Partnership to discuss RDPE.

DEFRA met Plantlife to discuss Sustainable use of peat.

DEFRA met Port of London Authority to discuss the Port of London Authority.

DEFRA met Conservation Rural Affairs Group to discuss to drop into their event.

DEFRA met South West Lakes Trust to discuss to join the Trust for the launch of its Sustainable Development Plan to 2015.

DEFRA met Waterways Stakeholders to discuss to meet with Inland Waterways stakeholders ahead of consultation launch.

DEFRA met the following to discuss TB Control Options:
Badger Trust
National Farmers Union
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

DEFRA met the following to discuss Mandatory Carbon Reporting:
Aldersgate Group
Fair Pensions

DEFRA met the following to discuss their proposed judicial review:
Angling Trust
WWF-UK

DEFRA met the following for introductory meeting:
Association of Drainage Authorities (ADA)
Historic Houses Association

DEFRA met the following to discuss Farming and Rural Issues:
Country Land and Business Association
Women's Farming Union

DEFRA met Town and Country Planning Association to discuss Adapting to climate change and Littering.

DEFRA met Local Government Association to discuss Adapting to climate change.

DEFRA met WWF-UK to discuss ecosystem services.

DEFRA met Voluntary Initiative to discuss pesticides.

DEFRA met Estates Business Group to discuss rural affairs.

DEFRA met South West Water to discuss the launch of the Walker Review consultation.

DEFRA met Inland Waterways Advisory Council to discuss volunteering and future funding reports.

DEFRA met Friends of the Earth to discuss waste and resources.

DEFRA met Joint Nature Conservation Committee for catch-up.

DEFRA met Royal Society for the Protection of Birds to discuss Big Garden Birdwatch.

DEFRA met Commercial Farmers Group to discuss CAP Reform.

DEFRA met Country Land and Business Association to discuss CAP.

DEFRA met Dairy Supply Chain Forum to discuss Dairy Industry.

DEFRA met Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to discuss Food Labelling, Farm Animal Welfare, Livestock Farming Regs.

DEFRA met Countryside Foundation to discuss Growing Schools.

DEFRA met Dairy CEOs – all main CEOs of Dairy industry represented to discuss meet and discuss Dairy Industry.

DEFRA met Taste of the West to discuss Sustainable business plan.

DEFRA met TB Eradication Group to discuss TB control options.

DEFRA met National Farmers Union to discuss Uplands Policy.

DEFRA met the following for introductory meeting:
British Trust for Ornithology
Campaign to Protect Rural England
Energy Savings Trust
Heritage Lottery Fund

DEFRA met the following for Initial meeting:
Farm Animal Welfare Council
Institute of Agricultural Secretaries and Administrators

DEFRA met the following to discuss Private sector research:
RDP Advertising and Marketing
Yara

DEFRA met Born Free to discuss CITIES.

DEFRA met Whitby Fishermen to discuss future of fishing.

DEFRA met Eastern England Fish Producers Organisation to discuss issues of concern.

DEFRA met RenewableUK to discuss the development of marine policy.

DEFRA met National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations to discuss the MPA coalition.

DEFRA met Food and Drink Federation for Informal catch-up.

DEFRA met National Farmers Union for Responsibility and Cost Sharing discussion.

DEFRA met CAP Negotiations Group to discuss CAP.

DEFRA met National Sheep Association to discuss Responsibility and cost sharing, funding and animal welfare.

DEFRA met Improve to discuss The state of skills in Food Industry.

DEFRA met the following to discuss Sheep EID:
Livestock Auctioneers Association
National Farmers Union
National Sheep Association

DEFRA met the following for introductory meeting:
Policy Exchange
The Prince's Charities' International Sustainability Unit

DEFRA met South West Water to discuss charging.

DEFRA met Marine Conservation Society to discuss common fisheries policy, marine and coastal act and beach litter.

DEFRA met Plantlife to discuss ecosystem services.

DEFRA met National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations to discuss EU Norway.

DEFRA met Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society to discuss whaling.

DEFRA met Kraft for introductory discussion.

DEFRA met Institute of Grocery Distribution for update, research and strategy.

DEFRA met British Meat Processors Association to discuss CAP, regulation, food labelling and religious slaughter.

DEFRA met Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification to discuss Certification and regulation.

DEFRA met Business Services Association to discuss Country of origin labelling.

DEFRA met Shechita UK to discuss Food labelling and Kosher food.

DEFRA met Federation of Wholesale Distributors to discuss Food security, sustainability and engagement.

DEFRA met Woodland Trust to discuss Future of forests.

DEFRA met Warwick Horticultural Research Institute to discuss Horticulture research and development.

DEFRA met Ulster Farmers' Union to discuss Initial meeting including CAP, animal disease and food labelling.

DEFRA met G's Marketing to discuss Labour and planning rules.

DEFRA met Campaign for Dark Skies to discuss Light Pollution.

DEFRA met National Farmers Union to discuss Livestock.

DEFRA met Eurobond to discuss Ozone depleting substances.

DEFRA met Central Association of Agricultural Valuers to discuss Subsidies.

DEFRA met Linking Environment and Farming to discuss Sustainability and reducing regulation.

DEFRA met National Children's Bureau to discuss Sustainable living and responding to environmental change.

DEFRA met Under 10m Fleet to discuss The future of the under 10m fleet.

DEFRA met the following to discuss Spending Review:
Agricultural Industries Confederation ~2 times
Aldersgate Group ~2 times
Association of British Insurers ~2 times
Badgers Trust ~2 times
British Bee Keepers Association ~2 times
British Chambers of Commerce ~2 times
British Marine Federation ~2 times
British Retail Consortium ~2 times
British Veterinary Association ~2 times
Business in the Community ~2 times
Campaign for National Parks ~2 times
Campaign to Protect Rural England ~2 times
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health ~2 times
Chartered Institution of Wastes Management ~2 times
Confederation of British Industry ~2 times
Countryside Alliance ~2 times
Dairy UK ~2 times
EEF ~2 times
Environmental Industries Commission ~2 times
Environmental Services Association ~2 times
Federation of Small Businesses ~2 times
Food and Drink Federation ~2 times
Forum for the Future ~2 times
Friends of the Earth ~2 times
Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust ~2 times
Green Alliance ~2 times
Greenpeace ~2 times
Institute of Directors ~2 times
Institute of Risk Management ~2 times
Marine Conservation Society ~2 times
National Association for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty ~2 times
National Farmers Union ~2 times
National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations ~2 times
National Flood Forum ~2 times
National Trust ~2 times
New Under Ten Fishermens Association ~2 times
Office of Water Services ~2 times
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ~2 times
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds ~2 times
Soil Association ~2 times
Tenant Farmers Association ~2 times
The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity ~2 times
The Ramblers ~2 times
The Wildlife Trusts ~2 times
Timber Trade Federation ~2 times
Water UK ~2 times
Waterwise ~2 times
Wildlife and Countryside Link ~2 times

DEFRA met the following for introductory meeting:
Arthur Rank Centre
Coastnet
Food and Drink Federation
Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust
National Association for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Red Squirrel Survival Trust
Shellfish Association
The Plunkett Foundation
The Wildlife Trusts

DEFRA met the following to discuss Peat:
B&Q
Garden Centre Group
Horticultural Development Company
Horticultural Trades Association
National Farmers Union
Vital Earth Ltd
Westland Horticulture
William Sinclair PLC

DEFRA met the following to discuss top 10 Food Retailer CEOs:
ASDA
Aldi
Marks & Spencer
Morrisons
Sainsbury's
Tesco
The Co-operative Group
Waitrose

DEFRA met the following to discuss drought planning:
Horticultural Trades Association
Waterwise

DEFRA met the following for Rural Broadband discussion:
BT Group
Virgin Media

DEFRA met Baltic Sea to discuss Common Fisheries Policy reform.

DEFRA met Country Land and Business Association to discuss flooding.

DEFRA met Wightlink to discuss Lymington Ferry.

DEFRA met BT Group to discuss rural broadband.

DEFRA met National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations to discuss TAC priorities.

DEFRA met Green Investment Bank to discuss the Green Investment.

DEFRA met Wildlife and Countryside Link to discuss the Spending Review.

DEFRA met British Veterinary Association to discuss the Veterinary Surgeons Act, Dangerous Dogs and other issues.

DEFRA met Southern Water to discuss universal metering.

DEFRA met National Farmers Union for general Catch-up.

DEFRA met Tenancy Reform Industry Group for Initial meeting.

DEFRA met Trades Union Congress to discuss Agricultural Wages Board.

DEFRA met Transport for London to discuss Air Quality.

DEFRA met British Water to discuss Board of Directors round-table to brief the Minister on key issues affecting the industry.

DEFRA met Association for Organics Recycling to discuss Composting and general recycling policy.

DEFRA met Thoroughbred Breeders Association to discuss Funding, registration, trade and welfare.

DEFRA met Coop to discuss Greenhouse Gas Emissions.

DEFRA met Ocado to discuss Plastic Bag policy.

DEFRA met WWF-UK to discuss Sustainable Livestock Bill and working together on sustainable food in general.

DEFRA met Friends of the Earth to discuss Sustainable Livestock Bill.

DEFRA met British Egg Industry Council to discuss Welfare of laying hens (plus WTO and Bilateral Trade negotiations).

DEFRA met the following for introductory meeting:
Darwin Advisory Committee
Marine Conservation Society
National Flood Forum
Sainsbury's
Scottish Fishermen's Federation
UK Protected Food Names Association
Wildlife and Countryside Link

DEFRA met the following for Ministers from Defra, HMT and CLG; ABI, BIBA and insurers, MPs, LGA, selected local authorities, Tenants Services Authority, Environment Agency, National Flood Forum:
Association of British Insurers
British Insurance Brokers' Association
Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters
Flood Summit which includes the National Flood Forum
Fortis Insurance UK
Local Government Association

DEFRA met the following for Water Industry meeting:
CEOs of English water companies
Consumer Council for Water
Electronic Arts
Natural England
Water Services Regulation Authority
Water UK

DEFRA met the following for meeting about Public Access to the Natural Environment:
BMC
English Access Forum
The Ramblers

DEFRA met the following to discuss salmon and freshwater fisheries issues:
Atlantic Salmon Trust
Salmon & Trout Association

DEFRA met Wrigley Company to discuss chewing gum litter.

DEFRA met Global Legislators Organisation for a Balanced Environment to discuss Natural Capital.

DEFRA met Association of Sea Fisheries Committees for Association of Sea Fisheries Committees Annual statutory meeting.

DEFRA met Association of Sea Fisheries Committees for Association of Sea Fisheries Committees statutory meeting.

DEFRA met Angling Trust - Mark Lloyd for discussion about fisheries.

DEFRA met NPA Chairs for discussion of the Governance review.

DEFRA met Compassion in World Farming for Initial meeting.

DEFRA met Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species for meeting with CITES Secretary general.

DEFRA met Global Legislators Organisation for a Balanced Environment to discuss Biodiversity.

DEFRA met Sustainable Users Network to discuss CITES issues.

DEFRA met NEWP Advisory Panel to discuss First meeting of panel.

DEFRA met Institute of Grocery Distribution to discuss Policy Issues Council/food policy.

DEFRA met BSW Timber to discuss Timber industry issues.

DEFRA met Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to discuss Veterinary Surgeons Act - Legislative Reform Order.

DEFRA met the following for introductory meeting:
ASDA
British Retail Consortium
Tesco

DEFRA met Water Services Regulation Authority for discussion of Thames tunnel.

DEFRA met National Trust for introductory meeting and biodiversity/planning issues.

DEFRA met Badger Trust to discuss Badger control options.

DEFRA met The Wildlife Trusts to discuss Lawton Review/White Paper for Nature.

DEFRA met the following to discuss Animal Welfare:
Animal Defenders International
Association of Circus Proprietors
Bobby Roberts Circus
Bornfree
Captive Animals Protection Society
Collette's Connection for Action
European Circus Association
Jolly's Circus
Mondeo Circus
Performing Animals Welfare Standards International
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

DEFRA met the following for introductory meeting:
Action with Communities in Rural England
Association of British Insurers
Association of Drainage Authorities
British Association for Shooting and Conservation
English National Park Authorities Association
Fonterra
New Under Ten Fishermens Association
Scottish Fishermen's Federation
UK Association of Fish Producer Organisations

DEFRA met the following to discuss Single Payments Scheme:
Country Land and Business Association
National Farmers Union
Tenant Farmers Association

DEFRA met the following to discuss Farming and Wildlife:
Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group
Gloucestershire Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group

DEFRA met BPEX to discuss bacon .

DEFRA met University of Oxford to discuss badgers.

DEFRA met Church Building Council to discuss Bats.

DEFRA met Dairy Supply Chain Forum to discuss Dairy.

DEFRA met United Utilities to discuss drought.

DEFRA met Confederation of British Industry to discuss Energy from waste, Carbon Reporting, climate change adaptation.

DEFRA met Farming Regulation Task Force to discuss Farming Regulation.

DEFRA met National Farmers Union to discuss farming.

DEFRA met Agricultural Industries Confederation to discuss Fertiliser Security.

DEFRA met Food Ethics Council to discuss food fairness Inquiry.

DEFRA met Women's Food & Farming Union to discuss Food Procurement , Bovine TB, Chinese Lanterns, Dairy Issues.

DEFRA met Confederation of Forest Industries to discuss Forestry.

DEFRA met Confederation of British Industry to discuss general issues.

DEFRA met Action with Communities in Rural England to discuss Genetically Modified Organisms.

DEFRA met British Association for Shooting and Conservation to discuss Lead Ammunition.

DEFRA met Livestock Auctioneer Association to discuss Livestock.

DEFRA met English National Park Authorities Association to discuss National parks/funding.

DEFRA met UK Noise Association to discuss Neighbour noise, value for money, joined up working across government departments.

DEFRA met National Farmers Union to discuss Research and Development, Pesticides, Genetic Modification.

DEFRA met Royal Society for the Protection of Birds to discuss Spending Review/Biodiversity.

DEFRA met National Farmers Union to discuss spending review.

DEFRA met National Forest Company to discuss the National Forest.

DEFRA met Georgina Downs to discuss UK Pesticides campaign.

DEFRA met Confederation of British Industry to discuss waste/climate change.

DEFRA met National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs to discuss Young Farmers' issues.

DEFRA met Federation of Small Businesses for introductory meeting to business in rural areas.

DEFRA met Energy Savings Trust for introductory meeting, Role of EST.

DEFRA met the following to discuss gamebird codes:
British Association for Shooting and Conservation
Country Land and Business Association
Countryside Alliance
Game Farmers Association
Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust
Independent Expert
League Against Cruel Sports
National Gamekeepers Organisation
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

DEFRA met the following to discuss international forestry issues:
Confor
Environmental Investigation Agency
Greenpeace
Kingfisher plc
Progressio
Timber Trade Federation ~2 times
WWF-UK

DEFRA met the following to discuss International Forestry:
Confor
Environmental Investigation Agency
Greenpeace
Kingfisher plc
Progressio
Timber Trade Federation
WWF-UK

DEFRA met the following for introductory meeting:
Country Land and Business Association
Food and Drink Federation ~2 times
Morrisons
National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations
Tenant Farmers Association
Water UK

DEFRA met the following to discuss to listen to NGO views before International Whaling Conference:
Campaign Whale
Environmental Investigation Agency
International Fund for Animal Welfare
WWF-UK
Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
World Society for the Protection of Animals

DEFRA met the following to discuss general issues:
Camgrain
Farming Regulation Task Force

DEFRA met Country Land and Business Association to discuss Anaerobic Digestion, Sudden Oak Death Fly tipping.

DEFRA met National Farmers Union to discuss badger control, Campaign for Farmed Environment, Deregulation of Farming, Chicken Stocking Density.

DEFRA met British Poultry Council to discuss Chicken Stock Density.

DEFRA met Waitrose to discuss Countryside/Rural issues.

DEFRA met Farming Regulation Task Force to discuss deregulation of farming.

DEFRA met Family Farmer's Association to discuss family farmers.

DEFRA met Tenant Farmers Association to discuss farming.

DEFRA met Food and Drink Federation to discuss food strategy.

DEFRA met Masters of Foxhounds to discuss hunting.

DEFRA met British Association for Shooting and Conservation to discuss Lead Ammunition, Natural Environement White Paper, Agri Environment.

DEFRA met Kennel Club to discuss Public Consultation on dangerous dogs.

DEFRA met National Farmers Union to discuss TB Eradication.

DEFRA met National Beef Association to discuss the Beef Cattle Industry.

DEFRA met Country Land and Business Association to discuss the countryside, biodiversity and CAP reform.

DEFRA met British Horse Society to discuss the horse industry.

DEFRA met National Farmers Union Scotland for Initial meeting.

DEFRA met Pesticide Action Network to discuss general Intoduction.

DEFRA met Waste & Resources Action Programme to discuss general introductory meeting, Anaerobic Digestion, Landfill and Construction Commitments.

DEFRA met the following to discuss manifesto commitments with green groups:
Campaign to Protect Rural England
Green Alliance
Greenpeace
Living Landscape
National Trust
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
WWF-UK
Wildlife and Countryside Link
Woodland Trust

DEFRA met the following for introductory meeting to discuss climate change:
Campaign to Protect Rural England
Green Alliance
Greenpeace
Living Landscape
National Trust
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
WWF-UK
Wildlife and Countryside Link
Woodland Trust

DEFRA met the following for introductory meeting with Green NGOs:
Campaign to Protect Rural England
Green Alliance
Greenpeace
Living Landscape
National Trust
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
WWF-UK
Wildlife and Countryside Link
Woodland Trust

DEFRA met the following to discuss introductory session with key stakeholders:
3rd Sector
National Council Voluntary Organisation

DEFRA met National Farmers Union to discuss farming issues.

DEFRA met National Farmers Union for introductory meeting.

DEFRA met 100 main stakeholders for Stakeholder Breakfast Event - introductory meeting.