Government Departments & Bodies

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1	Department for Culture, Media and Sport Government department aiming to improve the quality of life for all through cultural and sporting activities, to support the pursuit of excellence and to champion the tourism, creative and leisure industries.	240
2	Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Government department working for the essentials of life - water, food, air, land, people, animals and plants	207
3	Department for Transport Aims to oversee the delivery of a reliable, safe and secure transport system that responds efficiently to the needs of individuals and business whilst safeguarding our environment.	215
4	Food Standard Agency ndependent food safety watchdog set up by an Act of Parliament to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food.	232
5	Government Office for the East of England Covers Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, bringing together into a single operation the varied regional activities of a range of Government departments with the aim of making the Region a better place to live and work in.	216
6	Government Office for the South-East Represents central government in the South East. Works to influence contract and develop government programmes and initiatives at a regional and local level, by working in partnership with relevant organisations to meet local needs.	217
7	Joint Nature Conservation Committee UK Government's wildlife adviser, undertaking national and international conservation work on behalf of English Nature, Scottish Natural Heritage and the Countryside Council for Wales.	216
8	Office of the Deputy Prime Minister Central government department responsible for policy on housing, planning, devolution, regional and local government and the fire service. It also takes responsibility for the Social Exclusion Unit, the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit and the Government Offices for the Regions.	223
9	Sustainable Development Commission Advocate sustainable development across all sectors in the UK, review progress towards it, and build consensus on the actions needed if further progress is to be achieved.	222