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Defra Science Advisory Council
To provide independent scientific advice to Defra's Chief Scientific Adviser and through him to Ministers
The Science Advisory Council (SAC) was established in February 2004 to provide Defra with expert, independent and published advice on science policy and strategy. The SAC communicates this advice to Prof. Bob Watson, the Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA), and through the CSA to Ministers.
SAC is served by an independent Secretary and a Defra based Secretariat.
Science Advisory Council open meeting - 14 October 2009
20 October 2009: Information bulletin - Science Advisory Council gather at London Zoo.
More information
- News including future meeting dates
- Council Members including members interests and biographies
- Sub-Groups including the Governance, Science and Innovation, Epidemic Diseases, Risk and Social Science sub-groups
- SAC Papers including SAC meeting minutes
- Background and Purpose of the SAC
- SAC Terms of Reference and Code of Practice
- Contact Details for the SAC Secretariat
If you would like to comment or be added to the Science Advisory Council's stakeholder mailing list please email: science.advisory.council@defra.gsi.gov.uk
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last modified: 20 October 2009
Page published: 19 December 2007