Consultation on a new independent body for animal health: A modern governance and funding structure for tackling animal diseases
Defra has launched a consultation on changes to the funding and governance structures for animal health. The consultation is of particular relevance to keepers of livestock, including keepers of horses. The Government’s objective is to achieve a lasting change in the way decisions regarding animal health in England are made, and how animal health is funded. Views submitted in response to this consultation exercise will be an important contribution in helping to achieve this objective.
Comments on the proposals are invited by 30 June 2009.
- Consultation letter
- List of consultees
- Consultation document (PDF 530 KB)
- Impact assessment (PDF 330 KB)
- Proforma for consultation responses (Word format 50 KB); also available in Adobe Acrobat PDF format (60 KB)
- Annex 1 – Response to suggestions in December 2007 consultation process (PDF 150 KB)
- Annex 2 – Summary of key European and domestic legislation affecting animal health (PDF 200 KB)
- Annex 3 – The role of the United Kingdom’s Chief Veterinary Officer (PDF 130 KB)
- Annex 4 – The characteristics of Non Ministerial Departments and Non Departmental Public Bodies (PDF 60 KB)
- Annex 5 – A description of the animal health delivery landscape (PDF 130 KB)
- Annex 6 – Procedures and principles of public appointments (PDF 130 KB)
- Annex 7 – Existing animal registration requirements (PDF 100 KB)
- Annex 8 – Defra Animal Health Budget Breakdown (PDF 140 KB)
- Annex 9 – Thresholds for payment of a registration fee (PDF 90 KB)
- Annex 10 – Disease Categorisation (PDF 120 KB)
- Annex 11 – Previous Consultations and Reports (PDF 120 KB)
Further Information
Page published: 30 March 2009