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New ministerial portfolios confirmed at Defra |
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Wednesday, 08 October 2008 |
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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed the responsibilities of its new Ministerial team.
Hilary Benn continues as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is joined by three new Ministers.
Jane Kennedy joins the department as Minister for Farming and the Environment, Phil Hunt joins as Minister for Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation and Air Quality, and Huw Irranca-Davies joins as Minister for the Natural and Marine Environment, Wildlife and Rural Affairs.
Hilary Benn said: "I am delighted to welcome the new team to Defra and I look forward to working with them on all the challenges that lie ahead, from food production and supporting a thriving farming sector, to tackling waste and improving our natural environment."
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