| However, as a result of discussions, Defra officials agreed to examine the practicalities of bringing forward such payments. |
| Not to be read by Defra, politicians, townies and anyone else who dares interfere with the countryside. |
| A full list of departmental delivery and public bodies may be found on the Defra website. |
| Defra does not have compulsory powers to sample deer and needs permission from the landowner or deer owner. |
| It is a compulsorily notifiable disease in the UK and any suspicion or confirmation of the disease should be immediately notified to Defra. |
| Natural England takes its finance, human resources and estates services from the Defra Shared Services organisation. |
