The Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Veterinary Surgeons Act and will be presenting the new Veterinary Surgeons Act.  
 
Caroline Spelman MP is Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs  
 
Jim Paice MP, is Minister of State for Agriculture and Food - his remit includes Animal Health.  
 
Lord Henley is Parliamentary Under Secretary of State. His remit includes Dangerous Dogs  
 
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, pet food industry and RSPCA all seek to influence DEFRA and the Government. It’s our job to ensure that however thick the smokescreens, the truth shines through.