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| − | + | |wikipedia=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_for_Environment,_Food_and_Rural_Affairs | |
| + | |website: http://www.defra.gov.uk/= | ||
| + | |headquarters=Nobel House, 17 Smith Square, London51°29â²44â³N 0°07â²34â³W, 51.49556°N 0.12611°W, 51.49556, -0.12611 | ||
| + | |predecessors=Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions | ||
| + | |website=http://www.gov.uk/defra | ||
| + | |leaders=DEFRA Secretary | ||
| + | |subgroups=Animal and Plant Health Agency, Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, Rural Payments Agency, Veterinary Medicines Directorate | ||
| + | |leader=Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | ==Official narrative== | ||
| + | [[image:DEFRA Geronimo.jpg|left|400px|thumbnail|[[DEFRA]] killed Gernimo the Alpaca on 31 August 2021]] | ||
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.”<ref>The Defra website [http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/what-do-we-do/objectives08.htm What do we do - our objectives in detail], Defra, 19 December 2008, accesed 11th February 2009</ref> | 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.”<ref>The Defra website [http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/what-do-we-do/objectives08.htm What do we do - our objectives in detail], Defra, 19 December 2008, accesed 11th February 2009</ref> | ||
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*[[The Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP]] Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, appointed 28th June 2007 | *[[The Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP]] Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, appointed 28th June 2007 | ||
*[[Jane Kennedy]] Minister of State | *[[Jane Kennedy]] Minister of State | ||
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*[[Huw Irranca-Davies MP]] Parliamentary Under Secretary of State | *[[Huw Irranca-Davies MP]] Parliamentary Under Secretary of State | ||
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| + | *[[Theresa Villiers]] | ||
| + | ==Management Board== | ||
*[[Helen Ghosh]] Permanent Secretary, Chair of Management Board | *[[Helen Ghosh]] Permanent Secretary, Chair of Management Board | ||
*[[Bill Stow]] Director General, Strategy and Evidence Group | *[[Bill Stow]] Director General, Strategy and Evidence Group | ||
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*[[Professor Robert Watson]] Chief Scientific Adviser | *[[Professor Robert Watson]] Chief Scientific Adviser | ||
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===Contact=== | ===Contact=== | ||
*Address: Defra, Customer Contact Unit, Eastbury House, 30 - 34 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7TL | *Address: Defra, Customer Contact Unit, Eastbury House, 30 - 34 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7TL | ||
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*Phone: 08459 33 55 77 | *Phone: 08459 33 55 77 | ||
*Fax: Customer Contact Unit 020 7238 2188 | *Fax: Customer Contact Unit 020 7238 2188 | ||
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===External Resources=== | ===External Resources=== | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:19, 31 August 2021
 Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs     | |
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| Predecessor | • Ministry of Agriculture • Fisheries and Food • Department of the Environment • Transport and the Regions |
| Headquarters | Nobel House, 17 Smith Square, London51°29â²44â³N 0°07â²34â³W, 51.49556°N 0.12611°W, 51.49556, -0.12611 |
| Leader | DEFRA Secretary |
| Subgroups | • Animal and Plant Health Agency • Centre for Environment • Fisheries and Aquaculture Science • Rural Payments Agency • Veterinary Medicines Directorate |
Contents
Official narrative
DEFRA killed Gernimo the Alpaca on 31 August 2021
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]
Ministers
Brown
- 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
Johnson
Management Board
- Helen Ghosh Permanent Secretary, Chair of Management Board
- Bill Stow Director General, Strategy and Evidence Group
- Katrina Williams Director General, Food and Farming Group
- Gill Aitken Solicitor and Director General, Legal Services
- Peter Unwin Director General, Natural Environment Group
- Ian Watt Director General, Finance and Commercial
- Professor Robert Watson Chief Scientific Adviser
Contact
- Address: Defra, Customer Contact Unit, Eastbury House, 30 - 34 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7TL
- Contact Defra's Ministers: Defra, Nobel House, 17 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3JR,
- Phone: 08459 33 55 77
- Fax: Customer Contact Unit 020 7238 2188
External Resources
Employee on Wikispooks
| Employee | Job | Appointed | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Boyd | Chief scientific adviser | September 2012 | August 2019 |
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References
- ↑ The Defra website What do we do - our objectives in detail, Defra, 19 December 2008, accesed 11th February 2009
