PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Horticulture: Peat (4 September 2024)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of banning the sale of peat for use in the amateur gardening sector.
Asked by:
Sarah Green (Liberal Democrat)
Asked by:
Sarah Green (Liberal Democrat)
Answer
This is a devolved matter and the information provided therefore relates to England only. Defra is committed to protecting our nature-rich habitats, including peat bogs, and is looking at next steps regarding measures to ban horticultural peat. The Department will continue to work alongside the horticultural sector to accelerate progress on the peat free transition.
Answered by:
Mary Creagh (Labour)
12 September 2024
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