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Queen's Speech 2017
Her Majesty’s most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament.
Department
for Environment
Food & Rural Affairs
Full list of new ministerial and government appointments: June 2017
The full list of all government appointments following the General Election 2017 has been published.
Avian influenza (bird flu) in winter 2016 to 2017
The latest situation on avian influenza (bird flu) in the UK and advice on how to reduce the risks.
Bluetongue: UK farmers urged to be vigilant as cattle test positive in northern France
Farmers urged to look out for signs of Bluetongue and consider vaccinating livestock after BTV-8 was detected in cattle in northern France.
New air quality plan published for consultation
Options open for consultation to reduce nitrogen dioxide in our towns and cities.
Government publishes new anti-littering strategy
New Government Litter Strategy for England to curb littering with proposals for new enforcement, education and community engagement
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What we do
We are the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people's day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink.
Defra is a ministerial department, supported by 33 agencies and public bodies.
Documents
Our announcements
Our consultations
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Improving air quality: reducing nitrogen dioxide in our towns and cities
- Closed consultation
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Implementation of Clean Air Zones in England
- Consultation outcome
Our publications
Our statistics
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Latest statistics on milk utilisation by dairies - official statistics
- Official Statistics
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Latest cattle, sheep and pig slaughter statistics
- National Statistics
Our ministers
Our management
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Clare Moriarty
Permanent Secretary
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Professor Ian Boyd
Defra Chief Scientific Adviser
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Betsy Bassis
Director General, Chief Operating Officer
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Nick Joicey
Director General for Strategy, EU exit and Finance
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David Kennedy
Director General for Food, Farming, Animal and Plant Health
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Sonia Phippard
Director General for Marine, Natural Environment and Rural
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Emma Howard Boyd
Ex officio Defra board member
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Andrew Sells
Ex officio Defra board member
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Steve Holliday
Non-executive board member
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Peter Bonfield
Non-executive board member
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Catherine Doran
Non-executive board member
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Paul Rew
Non-executive board member
Contact Defra
Defra Helpline
Nobel House
17 Smith Square
London
SW1P 3JR
Contact form https://www.gov.uk/gui...
Telephone (UK only) 03459 33 55 77
Telephone (from outside the UK) +44 20 7238 6951
The quickest way to get a response is to call our Helpline which is open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm (find out about call charges at www.gov.uk/call-charges). Alternatively you can use our contact form, or write to us at the postal address given above. We aim to reply to emails or letters within fifteen working days.
Defra Rural Services helpline
Telephone 03000 200 301
Contact the Defra Rural Services helpline for farming-related advice.
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm.
Find out about call charges at www.gov.uk/call-charges.
Pet Travel Scheme helpline
Pet Travel Section
Eden Bridge House
Lowther Street
Carlisle
CA3 8DX
Email pettravel@apha.gsi.gov.uk
Pet Travel Scheme helpline 0370 241 1710
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm (closed on bank holidays).
Find out about call charges at www.gov.uk/call-charges.
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High profile groups within Defra
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