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The role, members, structure, meetings and subgroups of the Science Advisory Council (SAC).
We provide expert independent advice on science policy and strategy to the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). SAC is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environme…
Appointments and reappointments made to Defra’s Science Advisory Council
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
A review of public engagement, covering concepts, practices and experience of public engagement.
Register of interests for the members of the Science Advisory Council (SAC).
Seeking views on the triennial reviews of the Science Advisory Council and the Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
These are the published terms of reference for the Science Advisory Council (SAC).
A code of practice for Defra's Science Advisory Council (SAC).
A scientific review of the biosecurity and water quality risks from carcass burials in the 2001 Food and Mouth Disease outbreak.
We provide expert independent advice on science policy and strategy to the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
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