§ Ms Janet AndersonTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the division of responsibilities and relationship between his departmental Ministers and agencies.
§ Mr. WaldegravePrecise details of the responsibilities and relationships are set out in the various agency framework documents, copies of which are in the Library of the House. In broad terms, agency chief executives report directly to me. Detailed arrangements are in place for the performance of each agency to be monitored through its ownership board which is chaired by a senior official in the core Department.