Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Relocation to Bristol) Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to relocate the headquarters of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to Bristol; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

2 May 2012

In Plain English

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This Bill would require the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to move its headquarters to Bristol. It would also include related provisions to enable the move and any necessary arrangements to support staff and offices. In short, it makes the relocation a legal requirement rather than a mere policy aim.

Key Points

Requires DEFRA's headquarters to relocate to Bristol.
Includes provisions to implement the move and related arrangements (staff, offices, funding).
Could affect DEFRA's operations and its London presence.
Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons; origin is in the Commons.

Progress

The Bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny and then proceed through the remaining stages in the Commons and, if enacted, to the Lords.

Who is affected?

DEFRA staff and contractorsCivil servants in DEFRA and other government departments involved in the movePeople and businesses in Bristol and the surrounding area (local economy and services)Local authorities and communities in Bristol

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Relocation to Bristol)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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