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Written question asked by George Eustice (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 19 January 2024. It was answered by Rebecca Pow (Conservative) on Friday, 2 February 2024 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Horticulture: Peat

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps to restrict the sale of horticultural peat under Section 53 and Schedule 7 of the Environment Act 2021.

Answer

Government does not believe that this power provides an appropriate vehicle to legislate for a ban on the sale of peat and peat containing products.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10078
Session
2023-24
Related items
Horticulture: Peat
Wednesday, 24 April 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Horticulture Sales Peat
Legislation
Environment Act 2021
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk