Category: Diary
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RERG: UK land use strategy
Rural Economy Research Group Tuesday 28th October saw the fourth meeting of the Rural Economy Research Group (RERG), which meets once a year in the Palace of Westminster to discuss rural economics and development. The initiative, historically chaired by Lord Wade of Chorlton, is now chaired by Professor the Lord Trees of the Ross and is generously…
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Dogs Trust Reception
On Tuesday 28th the VPRF was present alongside numerous MPs and Lords for the annual Dogs Trust Parliamentary Reception. During the reception the Minister Lord De Mauley announced that the new regulations on dog microchipping, due to come into force in 2016, would be laid before Parliament the very same day. You can read the draft legislation on the legislation.gov.uk…
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Autumn in Parliament
I’m struggling to come to terms with the fact that it is already the 20th of October – it only seems like yesterday that we were finishing up the summer session at the end of July. Autumn always seems a busy time for veterinary organisations, businesses and institutions. There are a number of conferences, seminars and…