External Affairs

The Briefings Hub

Providing you with vital information, data and insights.

It is our responsibility to analyse and respond to proposed changes in legislation and policy on matters concerning the red meat supply chain in Scotland, providing relevant information and data to governments and parliaments to support informed decision-making.

We can also provide bespoke briefings on request on specific subject areas.
Please contact externalaffairs@qmsscotland.com.

CONTACT EXTERNAL AFFAIRS TEAM

Agricultural Policy

Delivering our Vision for Scottish Agriculture. Proposals for a New Agriculture Bill – December 2022

Agricultural transition in Scotland – November 2021

Health and Nutrition

Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill – Stage 3 – Suggested Amendments – June 2022

Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill – Stage 2 – Suggested Amendments – May 2022

Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill – Stage 1 – Call for Evidence – December 2021

Economy and Skills

Skills Delivery Landscape: Call for Evidence (Scottish Government) – December 2022

Trade

UK-Australia FTA: Trade and Agriculture Commission Call for Evidence – April 2022

UK Trade Negotiations: Agreement with New Zealand – Department of International Trade Inquiry – April 2022

UK-New Zealand FTA: Trade and Agriculture Commission Call for Evidence – March 2022

Call for Input regarding the UK’s trade with the Republic of Korea ahead of upcoming trade negotiations – Department for International Trade – February 2022

Call for views regarding the UK’s trade with Vietnam – February 2022

Net Zero and Climate Change

Methane Suppressing Feed Products: Call for Evidence – November 2022

Scottish Biodiversity Strategy 2022 Consultation – September 2022

Legal Frameworks

Retained EU Law Bill – Written Evidence – November 2022

Common Framework for Food Labelling and Composition Standards - April 2022

Common Frameworks Inquiry - July 2022

Food

Food Security Inquiry – Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs Committee – September 2022

Labelling for Animal Welfare: Call for Evidence – December 2021

Local Food for Everyone – A Discussion: Consultation – December 2021

Animal Health and Welfare

20210217 QMS Scotgovresponse FinalThe Regulation of Genetic Technologies – Consultation – March 2021

Welfare of Animals During Transport – Consultation – February 2021

Consultation on Improvements to Animal Welfare in Transport – January 2021

Red Meat Supply Chain and Infrastructure

Contractual Practice in the UK Pig Sector – October 2022

Import check readiness inquiry – Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee - February 2022

Labour shortages in the food and farming sector – October 2021

Delay on import checks impact – September 2021

Call for Evidence: Moving animals across borders – March 2021

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