Archive for June 2010
Secretary of State visit to Esholt
Caroline Spelman MP attended the first regional Cabinet in Bradford on Tuesday 29th July. Afterwards she visited Yorkshire Water’s Esholt Waste Water Treatment works. She was briefed on water resources and drought resilience by Chief Executive Richard Flint before touring part of the plant which treats waste from 300,000 homes in Bradford and North Leeds. [...]
Bovine disease compensation payable during July 2010
Compensation payable during July 2010, in England (and in Wales and Scotland for BSE only) for a bovine animal compulsorily slaughtered for disease control purposes.
Spelman announces agencies shake-up
The delivery of public services for which Defra is responsible will be shaken up to line up with the coalition Government’s commitments on service delivery, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman said today.
Caroline Spelman's Written Ministerial Statement on Arms Length Bodies
The delivery of public services is at the heart of Defras role. From flood defences to animal health, from making payments to farmers to conserving biodiversity, Defra protects our natural environment, supports British food and farming industries and promotes the green economy.
Six companies awarded contracts to develop more energy efficient lighting for homes
Six British companies have won support for carrying out technical feasibility studies in the first phase of a major initiative to develop more energy efficient lighting for our homes.
Changes to badger vaccine deployment project
Ministers have reviewed the planned Badger Vaccine Deployment Project (BVDP), designed to vaccinate badgers against bovine TB in parts of England, due to start this summer.
Eco-schools can inspire whole community
School children can set an example and encourage eco-friendly behaviour right across the country, Environment Minister Lord Henley said today.
June 2010 Budget – key announcements for Environment
The Budget sets out a comprehensive and credible plan to deal with the nation's debts and significantly accelerate the reduction in the budget deficit over the course of this Parliament.
Gloucestershire Old Spots – Crackling good protected pork
Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman today welcomed producers of Gloucestershire Old Spots pork – also known as Gloucester Old Spots - to the growing list of British specially protected foods and drink that have gained specially protected status throughout Europe.
Progress on Europe-wide ban on illegally-logged timber
A ban on illegal timber entering the EU market has moved a step closer this week.