Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

We are responsible for improving and protecting the environment. We aim to grow a green economy and sustain thriving rural communities. We also support our world-leading food, farming and fishing industries. Defra is a ministerial department, supported by 34 agencies and public bodies.

Website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

Ministers

• The Rt Hon Thérèse Coffey MP
  Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
• The Rt Hon Lord Benyon
  Minister of State (Minister for Biosecurity, Marine and Rural Affairs)
• The Rt Hon Mark Spencer MP
  Minister of State (Minister for Food, Farming and Fisheries)
• Trudy Harrison MP
  Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Natural Environment and Land Use)
• Rebecca Pow MP
  Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Environmental Quality and Resilience)

Petitions linked to this department

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• Ban all plastic packaging
  Open from Wednesday 22nd December 2021 to Wednesday 22nd June 2022
  50 signatures

• Repeal Breed Specific Legislation
  Open from Tuesday 21st December 2021 to Tuesday 21st June 2022
  116,252 signatures

• Allow honey produced in a certain way to be sold as "raw honey"
  Open from Tuesday 21st December 2021 to Tuesday 21st June 2022
  307 signatures

• Regulate dog walking, dog trainers & dog behaviourists
  Open from Tuesday 21st December 2021 to Tuesday 21st June 2022
  36 signatures

• Ban tethered housing systems for cattle

• Ban tethered housing systems for cattle
  Open from Monday 20th December 2021 to Monday 20th June 2022
  70 signatures

• Investigate reports of unidentified low frequency noises
  Open from Monday 20th December 2021 to Monday 20th June 2022
  197 signatures

• Require websites hosting adverts for pets to check their accuracy
  Open from Tuesday 14th December 2021 to Tuesday 14th June 2022
  37 signatures

• Prohibit the sale and use in the UK of palm oil and its derivatives in foods
  Open from Monday 13th December 2021 to Monday 13th June 2022
  1,005 signatures

• Ban all animal experiments & redirect Government funding to human-based research
  Open from Thursday 9th December 2021 to Thursday 9th June 2022
  51,474 signatures

• Ban non-recyclable wrapping paper, decorative bows, tags and ribbon.
  Open from Thursday 9th December 2021 to Thursday 9th June 2022
  157 signatures

• Extend the new dog abduction theft offence to cover cats and all kept animals
  Open from Wednesday 8th December 2021 to Wednesday 8th June 2022
  16,006 signatures

• Ban all non-biodegradable chewing gum
  Open from Tuesday 7th December 2021 to Tuesday 7th June 2022
  37 signatures

• Introduce new safeguards and requirements for production and sale of cat food
  Open from Monday 6th December 2021 to Monday 6th June 2022
  738 signatures

• Introduce licensing and inspections for breeding non-domestic birds
  Open from Monday 6th December 2021 to Monday 6th June 2022
  17 signatures

• To prevent the spread of avian flu, prohibit the shooting of game birds
  Open from Friday 3rd December 2021 to Friday 3rd June 2022
  69 signatures

• Require bold environment warnings on wasteful food and drink packaging.
  Open from Thursday 2nd December 2021 to Thursday 2nd June 2022
  26 signatures

• Ban the Sale and Killing, including Live Boiling, of Crustaceans
  Open from Thursday 2nd December 2021 to Thursday 2nd June 2022
  179 signatures

• Make it a legal duty to report when a dog attacks or kills a cat
  Open from Tuesday 30th November 2021 to Monday 30th May 2022
  14,183 signatures

• Ban the Use of Artificial Insemination on Animals
  Open from Tuesday 30th November 2021 to Monday 30th May 2022
  117 signatures

• Work with the EU to improve animal welfare standards across Europe
  Open from Monday 29th November 2021 to Sunday 29th May 2022
  29 signatures

• Ban the use of muzzles on dogs
  Open from Monday 29th November 2021 to Sunday 29th May 2022
  13 signatures

• Increase regulation of animal sales
  Open from Monday 29th November 2021 to Sunday 29th May 2022
  1,372 signatures

• Increase punishments for illegal dumping of sewage in UK waters
  Open from Friday 26th November 2021 to Thursday 26th May 2022
  44 signatures

• Ban lollipops
  Open from Thursday 25th November 2021 to Wednesday 25th May 2022
  21 signatures

• Pass an Indoor Clean Air Act
  Open from Wednesday 24th November 2021 to Tuesday 24th May 2022
  1,219 signatures

• Ban the sale and use of rat poison.
  Open from Monday 22nd November 2021 to Sunday 22nd May 2022
  114 signatures

• Ban sale and use of Leaf Blowers
  Open from Friday 19th November 2021 to Thursday 19th May 2022
  69 signatures

• Require dogs to be kept on a lead at all times when in public
  Open from Wednesday 17th November 2021 to Tuesday 17th May 2022
  757 signatures

• Plant one native tree for each UK resident to commemorate the Queen’s Jubilee.
  Open from Tuesday 16th November 2021 to Monday 16th May 2022
  40 signatures

• Introduce new requirements for dog ownership

• Introduce new requirements for dog ownership
  Open from Tuesday 16th November 2021 to Monday 16th May 2022
  85 signatures

• Extend the ban on plastic microbeads and other microplastics
  Open from Monday 15th November 2021 to Sunday 15th May 2022
  57 signatures

• Ban the sale of plastic wet wipes; affordable alternatives are widely available
  Open from Friday 12th November 2021 to Thursday 12th May 2022
  463 signatures

• Ban balloon releases which are harmful to wildlife
  Open from Tuesday 9th November 2021 to Monday 9th May 2022
  951 signatures

• Make it a criminal offence to consume cat or dog meat in the UK
  Open from Tuesday 9th November 2021 to Monday 9th May 2022
  100 signatures

• Make the use of free-running snares illegal for trapping wildlife
  Open from Tuesday 9th November 2021 to Monday 9th May 2022
  102,617 signatures

• Fund bubble barriers in the Thames to stop plastic from reaching the ocean
  Open from Friday 5th November 2021 to Thursday 5th May 2022
  47 signatures

• Introduce mandatory licensing and regulation of animal rescue centres
  Open from Friday 5th November 2021 to Thursday 5th May 2022
  1,404 signatures

• Require Water Companies to Refund Customers When They Dump Sewage
  Open from Thursday 4th November 2021 to Wednesday 4th May 2022
  1,021 signatures

• Ban the sale of rawhide animals treats
  Open from Thursday 4th November 2021 to Wednesday 4th May 2022
  198 signatures

• Require retired racing greyhounds to be muzzled in public
  Open from Thursday 4th November 2021 to Wednesday 4th May 2022
  176 signatures

• Ban plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables
  Open from Thursday 4th November 2021 to Wednesday 4th May 2022
  1,582 signatures

• Make it illegal for water companies to dump sewage into rivers and seas
  Open from Tuesday 2nd November 2021 to Monday 2nd May 2022
  327 signatures

• Create new recycling and reuse requirements for local authorities

• Create new recycling and reuse requirements for local authorities
  Open from Wednesday 27th October 2021 to Wednesday 27th April 2022
  17,287 signatures

• Single database for microchipped dogs and cats and make scanning mandatory
  Open from Tuesday 26th October 2021 to Tuesday 26th April 2022
  459 signatures

• Establish a National Tree Planting Scheme
  Open from Friday 15th October 2021 to Friday 15th April 2022
  39 signatures

• Make it a specific criminal offence for a dog to attack another dog
  Open from Thursday 14th October 2021 to Thursday 14th April 2022
  834 signatures

• Require every garment sold in the UK to include a 'Carbon Checker' label
  Open from Thursday 14th October 2021 to Thursday 14th April 2022
  284 signatures

• Require Full Nutritional Data For All Food Products - Packed/Pre-packed & Loose
  Open from Wednesday 13th October 2021 to Wednesday 13th April 2022
  179 signatures

• Ban the shooting of dogs
  Open from Tuesday 12th October 2021 to Tuesday 12th April 2022
  3,292 signatures

• Create an emergency Vet service to help injured animals.
  Open from Tuesday 12th October 2021 to Tuesday 12th April 2022
  36 signatures

• Increase subsidies for growing fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, etc
  Open from Monday 11th October 2021 to Monday 11th April 2022
  1,589 signatures

• Make the shooting of a trespassing dog on land a specific criminal offence
  Open from Monday 11th October 2021 to Monday 11th April 2022
  29 signatures

• Toughen animal welfare laws & introduce an animal abuser's database
  Open from Monday 11th October 2021 to Monday 11th April 2022
  466 signatures

• Ban the Slaughter of Animals for Meat As Soon As Possible
  Open from Monday 11th October 2021 to Monday 11th April 2022
  2,181 signatures

• Do not relax regulations on using genetic technologies in agriculture
  Open from Thursday 7th October 2021 to Thursday 7th April 2022
  105 signatures

• Petition to ban the sale of all non-biodegradable face wipes
  Open from Thursday 7th October 2021 to Thursday 7th April 2022
  120 signatures

• Ban production and sale of genetically modified crops and foods
  Open from Thursday 7th October 2021 to Thursday 7th April 2022
  23 signatures

• Make the spaying/neutering of domestic cats compulsory.
  Open from Thursday 7th October 2021 to Thursday 7th April 2022
  1,322 signatures

• Require All Puppies to Be Sold with a 'Pup & Mum' Veterinary Health Check Record
  Open from Wednesday 6th October 2021 to Wednesday 6th April 2022
  871 signatures

• Make it against the law to tie a dog up in public.
  Open from Wednesday 6th October 2021 to Wednesday 6th April 2022
  197 signatures

• Make it a legal requirement for dog owners to do basic dog training
  Open from Tuesday 5th October 2021 to Tuesday 5th April 2022
  244 signatures

• Revoke the Invasive Alien Species Order 2019
  Open from Tuesday 5th October 2021 to Tuesday 5th April 2022
  67 signatures

• Ban the import of multiple dogs and puppies
  Open from Friday 1st October 2021 to Friday 1st April 2022
  114 signatures

• Ban the use of bait boats
  Open from Wednesday 29th September 2021 to Tuesday 29th March 2022
  20 signatures

• Make it illegal to allow pets to roam freely outdoors
  Open from Wednesday 29th September 2021 to Tuesday 29th March 2022
  42 signatures

• Require vets to scan microchips every time a pet receives medical attention
  Open from Tuesday 28th September 2021 to Monday 28th March 2022
  904 signatures

• Increase UK green energy investment in geothermal sources
  Open from Tuesday 28th September 2021 to Monday 28th March 2022
  43 signatures

• Ban the Separation of Calves From Their Mothers and the Killing of Male Calves
  Open from Monday 27th September 2021 to Sunday 27th March 2022
  3,589 signatures

• Bring into effect a ban on research & testing on dogs in the UK
  Open from Monday 27th September 2021 to Sunday 27th March 2022
  28,349 signatures

• Remove biodiversity net gain mandate from the Environment Bill
  Open from Monday 20th September 2021 to Sunday 20th March 2022
  16 signatures

• Run a public awareness campaign to reduce energy and resource consumption
  Open from Monday 20th September 2021 to Sunday 20th March 2022
  36 signatures

• Make it a criminal offence to feed bread to ducks
  Open from Friday 10th September 2021 to Thursday 10th March 2022
  18 signatures

• #SaveSue, Save Small Home Dog Breeders-Remove the Business Test from AWR 2018
  Open from Friday 10th September 2021 to Thursday 10th March 2022
  1,608 signatures

• Ban the shooting of birds for sport
  Open from Thursday 9th September 2021 to Wednesday 9th March 2022
  210 signatures

• Ban the sale of non-biodegradable dog poo bags
  Open from Thursday 9th September 2021 to Wednesday 9th March 2022
  53 signatures

• Require labels saying "may contain" an allergen list the specific allergen
  Open from Monday 6th September 2021 to Sunday 6th March 2022
  1,309 signatures

• Ban the advertisement of plastic and non-recyclable toys to children
  Open from Monday 6th September 2021 to Sunday 6th March 2022
  45 signatures

• Ban the use of plastic food packaging
  Open from Wednesday 1st September 2021 to Tuesday 1st March 2022
  123 signatures

• Ban the Shooting of Critically Endangered Woodcocks.
  Open from Wednesday 25th August 2021 to Friday 25th February 2022
  17,272 signatures

• Keep the puppy import age at 15 weeks
  Open from Tuesday 24th August 2021 to Thursday 24th February 2022
  888 signatures

• Stop new exploration and production licenses for UK Off and Onshore oil and gas.
  Open from Friday 20th August 2021 to Sunday 20th February 2022
  242 signatures

• Introduce new requirements for pets, owners and breeders
  Open from Friday 20th August 2021 to Sunday 20th February 2022
  51 signatures

• Outlawing of plastic wrapping/plastic-based bags for fruit/veg/bread in shops
  Open from Friday 20th August 2021 to Sunday 20th February 2022
  68 signatures

• Require Supermarkets, Restaurants and other Retailers to Donate Food Waste
  Open from Wednesday 18th August 2021 to Friday 18th February 2022
  120 signatures

• Introduce 50p MUP for alcohol in England with a 20p levy towards treatment
  Open from Tuesday 17th August 2021 to Thursday 17th February 2022
  154 signatures

• Ban the use of stickers on fruit and vegetables sold in shops and supermarkets.
  Open from Tuesday 17th August 2021 to Thursday 17th February 2022
  54 signatures

• Ban greyhound racing and improve protections for current and former racing dogs
  Open from Monday 16th August 2021 to Wednesday 16th February 2022
  148 signatures

• Ban non-stun slaughter. Animal welfare must always take priority
  Open from Friday 13th August 2021 to Sunday 13th February 2022
  8,020 signatures

• Create rights for full compensation for sewer flooding from sewerage undertakers
  Open from Friday 6th August 2021 to Sunday 6th February 2022
  293 signatures

• Make trespass on British farms a criminal offence. Protect British farmers!
  Open from Friday 6th August 2021 to Sunday 6th February 2022
  2,582 signatures

• Introduce minimum five year sentences for killing a pet
  Open from Friday 6th August 2021 to Sunday 6th February 2022
  27 signatures

• Take action to reduce cormorant numbers
  Open from Friday 6th August 2021 to Sunday 6th February 2022
  128 signatures

• Increase penalties for animal cruelty and set minimum sentences
  Open from Friday 6th August 2021 to Sunday 6th February 2022
  108 signatures

• Stop culling of retired racehorses. Make it illegal to put down a healthy horse.
  Open from Thursday 5th August 2021 to Saturday 5th February 2022
  87 signatures

• End the Cage Age for all farmed animals
  Open from Thursday 5th August 2021 to Saturday 5th February 2022
  109,820 signatures

• Sully's Law:Require pet euthanasia, cremation&burial industries to scan all dogs
  Open from Thursday 5th August 2021 to Saturday 5th February 2022
  490 signatures

• Ban the sale of manual plastic toothbrushes in the UK by 2025.
  Open from Wednesday 4th August 2021 to Friday 4th February 2022
  1,475 signatures

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