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<p>The Chair of Natural England was invited to join the Defra board as an ex-officio
member in August 2015. This was to facilitate more effective joint working across
the Defra group, which is in line with current <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/594345/Partnerships_between_departments_and_arm_s_length_bodies-code_of_good_practice.pdf"
target="_blank">Cabinet Office guidance</a> (paragraph 3.4). Any personal conflicts
of interest are recorded on the Natural England register, and board members are required
to state any relevant conflicts of interest during a standing item at the start of
each board meeting.</p>
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