Business functions

7 main high-level functions, each with 3 or 4 sub-functions, have been identified, building on Defra’s Landscape Review, undertaken in 2002.

Click on a particular function to display a list of bodies that perform that function as part of their day-to-day business.

The functions are ranked core (1) or secondary (2).

• definitions of the business functions
• graphical representation of business functions [16KB]

Data management

• Processes
• Development
• E-business

Payments/charges

• Payments and grants
• Fees and charges
• Scheme approvals

Regulation

• Inspection/compliance/surveillance
• Standard setting
• Investigation/enforcement
• Licensing/certification/registration/tracking

Operations

• Field operations
• Testing services
• Emergency operations/contingencies

Research

• Pure scientific research
• Scientific risk assessment
• Applied Research

Advice and publicity

• Policy advice to customers
• Information and facilitation
• Campaigns/publicity/promotions/awareness
• Direct customer handling channels

Corporate systems (in-house)

• HR
• Finance and procurement
• IT

The information contained in this site is correct to the best of our knowledge as of 31 July 2006. If any information is incorrect or needs updating please contact dst@defra.gsi.gov.uk.