A Conversation with Rt. Hon Alistair Carmichael MP, Chair of the EFRA Committee
Join the Tenant Farmers Association for a free one-hour Zoom webinar on Wednesday 23 September at 7pm.
Rt. Hon Alistair Carmichael MP will discuss the work of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee — including who sits on the Committee, why it matters for Government accountability, current inquiries, and reports issued under his chairmanship. The session will close with a live Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to put their questions directly to Alistair.
Free to attend. Register now to secure your place.
This event is sponsored by Roythornes Solicitors.
Why attend:
The discussion will also explore some of the Committee’s current inquiries and recent reports, including work on farming, food supply chains, water sector reform, animal and plant health, fisheries, climate resilience and the scrutiny of Defra and its arm’s-length bodies.
Topics will include:
- The purpose and role of the EFRA Committee
- Who sits on the Committee and how it works across party lines
- The importance of Select Committees in Government accountability
- Current inquiries and areas of investigation
- Key reports published under Alistair Carmichael’s chairmanship
- Challenges and opportunities facing farming, food, environmental and rural policy
There will also be an opportunity for attendees to put their questions directly to Alistair during a live Q&A session with George Dunn, TFA Chief Executive.
Guest Speaker: Alistair Carmichael MP
Duration: 60 minutes
Format: Presentation followed by audience Q&A
Advance registration is essential, so that you don’t miss any of the event.
Event Info
Wednesday 23 September 2026, starts 7pm.
Location: online webinar