The Government of Britain

Today we learnt the some titles of government departments and their responsibilities in UK.

Firstly, the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is the Rt. Hon Hilary Benn MP whose main tasks are to secure a healthy environment for people all and defend against environmental risks. Further, he promotes an economy that produces less carbon and uses resources more efficiently. Finally, he ensures a thriving farming sector and a sustainable, healthy and secure food supply.

Secondly, the Secretary of State for Transport is the Rt Hon Lord Adonis whose main tasks are to sustain economic growth, improved productivity through reliable and efficient transport networks. Moreover, he focus on improving the environmental performance of transport and strengthen the safety and security of transport.

Thirdly, the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs is the Rt Hon David Miliband MP whose main tasks are to finish overall responsibility for the work of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. In addition, he focuses on strategy and Policy Planning. Next, he is responsibility for communications, honours, FCO finance and Whitehall liaison department.

Fourthly, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions is the Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP whose main task is to take personal responsibility for public expenditure and the Departmental security issue.

Fifthly, the Secretary of State for Defence is the Rt Hon Bob Ainsworth MP whose main tasks are to defence policy, planning and budget issues. Next, he focuses on the operations in Afghanistan and nuclear issues including Ballistic Missile Defence. Then, he is also responsibility for NATO, EU issues, Media and Communications.

Sixly, the Home Secretary for the Home Office is The Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP whose main tasks are to effort to protect the public from terror, crime and antisocial behaviour. They also help build the security, justice and respect that enable people to prosper in a free and tolerant society.

Seventhly, the Secretary of State for Health is the Rt Hon Andy Burnham MP whose main tasks are to finish overall responsibility for the work of the Department.

Eighthly, the Chancellor of the Exchequer is the Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP whose main task is to finish overall responsibility for the work of the Treasury.

Finally, the Prime Minister is the Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP who is ultimately responsible for the

policy and decisions of Government, and he also oversees the operation of the civil

service and Government agencies, appoints members of the Government, and is the

principal Government figure in the House of Commons.