Reshuffled roles clarified

25 October 2013,

Defra has confirmed new under secretary George Eustice MP is responsible for farming, food, fisheries and animal health following the 7 October reshuffle.

His fellow new under secretary Dan Rogerson MP is looking after forestry, rural affairs and environmental management. Lord de Mauley is now running science and research, natural environment, biodiversity and bee health.

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