Comprehensive Spending Review effect upon DEFRA

DEFRA is to see its resource spending cut by 29%, capital spending by 34% and a 33% reduction in its administrative budget as part of the Comprehensive Spending Review. Specific detail of what real effect this will have is awaited but further information and briefing is available in a CAAV website note in Members' Documents (please log-in to view). Please also see the DEFRA website.