Comprehensive Spending Review published
The Government today announced increased funds for Defra – underlining the Government’s commitment to tackling climate change and enhancing the natural environment.
The Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) grows Defra’s budget by 1.4 per cent each year between 2008-11. This takes Defra’s total budget from £3,508 million in 2007-08 to £3,960 million by 2010-11.
With these resources we will deliver:
- a step-change in investment for sustainable waste management options, with funding through the Private Finance Initiative rising from £280 million in 2007-08 to £700 million in 2010-11, totalling £2 billion over the CSR period;
- £570 million for an Environmental Transformation Fund (which totals £1.2 billion across Government) to help with the development and deployment of low carbon and energy efficient technologies in the UK and to support development and poverty reduction through environmental protection, and help developing countries respond to climate change; and
- a £200 million increase for flood and coastal erosion risk management across government, from £600 million in 2007-08 to £800 million in 2010-11.
Secretary of State, Hilary Benn said:
“We have much to do to protect our natural resources and secure our global climate over the next few years. The Stern Review showed that we need to act now if we are to avoid dangerous climate change. That means investing today before climate change costs us our planet. We need to invest to protect against the increased risk of flooding which is already upon us. And we need to reduce waste significantly in the coming years. This funding for the next three years will help us to make progress in protecting our environment now, before it’s too late.”
The CSR 2007 sets fixed departmental spending limits for the 2008–11financial years. It also defines what is expected from Defra using these resources through Public Service Agreements (PSAs) and Departmental Strategic Objectives (DSOs).
Find out more about Defra’s PSAs and DSOs.
Further information
- Defra’s PSAs and DSOs
- News release: 2007 Pre-Budget Report and Comprehensive Spending Review
- News release: £170 million boost for low-carbon energy technology
- News release: Increase in flood spending to 2011
- News release: Pre-Budget Report will help fight climate change
Page published: 9 October 2007