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United Kingdom – Ministries, Departments & Agencies

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The main role of government departments and their agencies is to implement government policy and to advise ministers. They are staffed by politically impartial civil servants and generally receive their funding from Parliament. They often work alongside local authorities, non-departmental public bodies, and other government-sponsored organisations.

Central Government

Government Departments

Agencies

  • Agencies
    Agencies carry out the executive functions of government within a policy and resources framework set by a department. They operate under powers that are delegated from Ministers and Departments.

Devolved Administrations

  • Devolved administrations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
    Some policies and services are different in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. This site describes the responsibilities and powers of the devolved administrations in each country. Links to the devolved government websites in the three countries describe what policies and services apply.

Local Government

  • Local Councils
    Browse the list of local counties or search by region or county.

Reference Tools

  • UK 2002.GOVREF UK1 CI10 B65
    The official year book of the United Kingdom — provides a concise guide to the government structure n the United Kingdom.
  • DirectGov
    Source for comprehensive government information and services.
  • BOPCRIS
    Use this Web site to search and browse information from British Official Publications over the period 1688-1995.

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Last updated October 1st, 2009 by C.P. (details)