Aim and objectives

Defra's objectives were reviewed at the end of July 2002 to bring them closer to the specific targets set out in our Public Service Agreement (PSA).

Like all Government Departments, our Public Service Agreement reflects what we are expected to achieve with the money we were allocated in the July 2002 Spending Review. You can view other Departments' Public Service Agreements on HM Treasury's website.

The Department's aim has not changed but its objectives are now shorter. However, their scope, and therefore the Department's work, has not changed. Although the objectives can still stand alone, they should be read with the PSA targets that underpin them.

The original aim and objectives, which the new ones remain very close to, were developed following consultation with stakeholders on their views. (For a summary of responses to the consultation click here).

Defra's aim and objectives

Our vision

Defra prospectus - Working for the essentials of life (published March 2002)
(N.B. The aim and objectives included in this document have now changed - see above for our current aim and objectives.)