Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (Isle of Man)
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is one of nine departments of the Isle of Man Government. It was created on 1 April 2010, taking over the former Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry along with the environment functions from the former Department of Local Government and the Environment.
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| Formed | 1 April 2010 |
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| Jurisdiction | Isle of Man |
| Headquarters | Thie Slieau Whallian, Foxdale Road, St Johns, Isle of Man |
| Employees | 157 |
| Annual budget | GBP 15.2m for 2011-2012 |
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| Website | www.gov.im/defa |
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The current Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture is Hon. Geoffrey Boot MHK.
Functions
- Agriculture
- Animal Health
- Forestry
- Fisheries
- Biodiversity
- Protection of the Countryside
- Environmental Protection and Improvements
- Climate Change
- Coastline Protection Policy and Monitoring
- Waste Regulation
- Food Safety
- Environmental Public Health Government Analyst
Ministers for Environment, Food and Agriculture
- Hon. Geoffrey Boot MHK, 13 October 2016 – present[1]
- Hon. Richard Ronan MHK, 2 July 2014 – 12 October 2016[2]
- Hon. Phil Gawne MHK, 14 October 2011 – 1 July 2014[3]
- Hon. John Shimmin MHK, 1 April 2010 – 13 October 2011[4]
References
- "The Assignment of Ministers Instrument 2016" (PDF). Tynwald. Tynwald.
- "The Assignment of Ministers Instrument 2014" (PDF). Tynwald. Tynwald.
- "The Assignment of Ministers Instrument 2011" (PDF). Tynwald. Tynwald.
- "The Assignment of Ministers Instrument 2010" (PDF). Tynwald. Tynwald.
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