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Written question asked by Sarah Green (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 4 September 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 September 2024 (named day). It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Thursday, 12 September 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 make an assessment of the potential merits of banning the sale of peat for use in the amateur gardening sector.

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.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4272
Session
2024-26
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Subjects
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Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk