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British Veterinary Association

Meetings with ministers

11

In the last 12 months

4

Different ministers

3

Lobbying firms used

0

Meetings with ministers

DateMinisterPurpose, as published
17 June 2026Susan HaymanDefraTo discuss the Government’s proposals for reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act and the future regulation of the veterinary profession.
19 May 2026Susan HaymanDefraAttended a meeting with veterinary, farming and government stakeholders to discuss veterinary medicines policy and supply arrangements in Northern Ireland.
4 March 2026Susan HaymanDefraDiscussion on the delivery of the government's Animal Welfare Strategy
11 February 2026Susan HaymanDefraDiscussion on the supply of veterinary medicines in Northern Ireland
11 June 2025Susan HaymanDefraCompanion Animal Welfare Roundtable discussed the government's plans to publish the animal welfare strategy later this year. Animal welfare policy areas discussed, included: the puppy smuggling Bill with attendees noting the potential limits to the Bill. Additionally, attendees raised the issue of wanting better licensing to regulate rescue and rehoming centres. Assurances were made that the guidance on Primate Licensing would be launched soon
10 June 2025Susan HaymanDefraDiscussions surrounding Veterinary medicines and the supply in Northern Ireland, why veterinary medicines were not included in the SPS agreement, and what discussions have taken place with the EU. Ministers & MPs were also in attendance
10 June 2025Nick Thomas-SymondsCabinet OfficeA meeting of the The Veterinary Medicines Working Group to discuss access to veterninary medicines in NI.
10 June 2025Susan HaymanDefraVet Meds Working Group meeting attendees also included Ministers, MPs. Discussions surrounding Veterinary medicines and the supply in Northern Ireland, why veterinary medicines were not included in the Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement, and what discussions have taken place with the EU
12 February 2025Susan HaymanDefraA meeting to discuss the issue of veterinary medicine Policy supply in Northern Ireland
3 December 2024Steve ReedDefraChristmas Stakeholder Reception
10 September 2024Susan HaymanDefraDiscussions surrounding the Veterinary Surgeons Act and minister wants to reform this act. Discussions around BVA's work and the Competition and Markets Authority's investigation.

Consultant lobbying firms

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About these records. Each row is one entry in a minister’s published meetings return, so a meeting with two ministers appears once for each. Dates and purposes are shown as the department published them. Published under these names too: “British Veterinary Association (BVA)”. Sources: GOV.UK ministers’ meetings transparency returns and the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists quarterly returns, both under the Open Government Licence v3.0.