Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Contents
Background
Defra's websites states it's three main objectives as follows, “Secure a healthy natural environment for us all and deal with environmental risks; promote a sustainable, low-carbon and resource-efficient economy; ensure a thriving farming sector and a sustainable, healthy and secure food supply.”[1]
History
Funding and finances
People
Ministers
- The Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, appointed 28th June 2007
- Jane Kennedy Minister of State
- Lord Hunt Minister of State
- Huw Irranca-Davies MP Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
Affiliations
Subsidiaries
Publications
Contact details, Resources, Notes
Contact
- Address:
- Phone:
- Fax:
- Website:
External Resources
Notes
- ↑ The Defra website What do we do - our objectives in detail Accesed 11th February 2009
