Committees

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee

Commons Select Committee

Looking at issues from the air we breathe to the food on our plates, Parliament’s Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) exists to scrutinise the administration, spending and policy of the Government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. You can follow the Committee on X (formerly Twitter) @CommonsEFRA

Inquiries

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There are no current inquiries

Non-inquiry work

Non-inquiry sessions
Non-inquiry sessions are brief packages of work that will not necessarily result in a report. They may be used to revisit previous inquiry topics or take evidence on a topical matter.
Pre-appointment hearings
People nominated to certain public offices may be examined by a committee to assess their suitability and plans for the role.

Latest news

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Alistair Carmichael elected as Chair of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Mr Alistair Carmichael elected as Chair of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
9 September 2024
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Nominations open for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Chair
Nominations open for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Chair
4 September 2024
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General Election 2024 - Select Committees
Following the dissolution of Parliament on 30 May 2024, all select committees have ceased to exist.
30 May 2024

Latest publications

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Formal minutes: Session 2023-24
Formal Minutes
Formal Minutes: Session 2022-23
Formal Minutes
Open letter from the Chair to a future EFRA Committee outlining its current areas of interest and open inquiries, dated 24 May
Correspondence

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We can’t usually help you with an individual problem or a specific complaint.

  • Email: efracom@parliament.uk
  • Phone: Media enquiries: 020 7219 3138
  • Address: Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA