PRESS RELEASE : Announcement of reappointments – Defra’s Science Advisory Council [May 2024]
The press release issued by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on 10 May 2024.
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has confirmed the reappointment of four members to the Science Advisory Council.
The Secretary of State has confirmed the reappointment of 4 members to the Science Advisory Council for a second term of 3 years. These members are:
- Professor Lisa Collins
- Professor Nicholas Hanley
- Professor Susan Owens
- Professor Richard Bardgett
Members are reappointed for a further 3-year term taking effect on 6 July 2024 and expiring on 5 July 2027.
The reappointments have been made in accordance with the Ministerial Governance Code on Public Appointments published by the Cabinet Office. All appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process.
There is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if significant) to be declared. All candidates declared that they have not taken part in any significant political activity in the past 5 years.
