NAO Report Summary 1. In March 2019, the UK is set to leave the EU. The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is one of the government departments most affected by EU Exit. 2. Defra’s portfolio is very varied, covering the chemical and agri-food industries as well as crucial policy areas such as agriculture, fisheries and the […]
This report examines the evidence base supporting the decision to proceed with the Thames Tideway Tunnel, a tunnel running 25 kilometres from Acton to Abbey Mills, as well as progress achieved to date. Downloads Full Report (pdf – 734KB) Summary (pdf – 89KB) EPUB Version (epub – 1017KB) Press Release ‘The National Audit Office (NAO) has today published […]
NAO Report Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs) are local independent public bodies responsible for managing water levels in low-lying areas where there is a special drainage need and contributing to flood risk management. IDBs cover nearly 10% of England’s land area and spent more than £61m last year. The report focuses on governance and oversight arrangements; […]
NAO “Since privatisation, Ofwat and Defra have overseen major improvements in water quality and service quality. Ofwat’s 2014 price review committed companies to improving services further over the next five years while cutting customer bills, increasing value for money for consumers. Customers, however, have not seen enough of the benefits of companies’ unexpected financial gains […]
The NAO is publishing a suite of short guides, one for each government department, to assist House of Commons Select Committees. Each guide gives a quick and accessible overview of the department and focuses on what the department does, how much it costs and recent and planned changes. Follow the links below to access our […]