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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Performance Appraisal

Asked by Mr Peter BedfordConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 21 April 2026UIN 123947

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many departmental employees were on performance management plans in (a) 2023, (b) 2024, and (c) 2025.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

The requested data is not held centrally in a reportable format.

However, Defra is committed to thorough performance management and has in place robust processes to ensure that those who fall below the expected standards are supported to improve in a timely manner. Those who cannot improve their performance, despite this additional support, may be dismissed.

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