Council of Food Policy Advisors
On 6 October 2008 Hilary Benn announced that he was establishing a Council of Food Policy Advisors to provide advice on a wide range of food policy issues. This reflects the growing importance of food policy, and Defra’s new role in co-ordinating this across Government. The Council has now started work, chaired by Dame Suzi Leather.
Latest news
The morning session of the meeting on the 23rd March 2009 will be an open meeting held in a Central London location. Members of the public are invited to come an observe the council meeting and, time permitting, ask questions following the discussion. The focus of the session will be on food and public health. Places to observe the meeting are limited, and will be issued on a first come, first served basis. If you would like to attend please E-mail food.council@defra.gsi.gov.uk stating your name, contact address and area of interest by Friday 13th March.
- Note of Council meeting of 16 February 2009
- Work programme/priorities
- Professor David Leaver appointed
The following presentations were made to the Council of Food Policy Advisors at their meeting on 19 January 2009. Each presentation lasted for approximately 15 minutes and facilitated a discussion on the subject, details of this discussion can be found in the note of the meeting.
Further information
- Details of Council members
- Work programme/priorities
- Council meetings - calendar, and notes of meetings
- Council members - including biographies
- Remit and background
Contact us about the Council's work
If you have any questions about the Council please e-mail food.council@defra.gsi.gov.uk, or contact the Defra helpline 08459 33 55 77.
Page last modified: 13 March 2009
Page published: 6 November 2008