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Written question asked by Adrian Ramsay (Green Party) on Monday, 15 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Monday, 22 June 2026 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 she will publish a list of external stakeholders who have been consulted on the development of legislation to end the sales and supply of horticultural peat products.

Answer

Defra has engaged extensively with a broad range of stakeholders in the development of policy to end the sale of peat and peat containing products. This has included representatives from the horticulture sector, environmental organisations, retailers, growers, and delivery bodies.

Given the breadth and ongoing nature of this engagement Defra does not hold a single consolidated list of all stakeholders consulted that could be published in a meaningful or proportionate way. However, engagement has been conducted in line with standard consultation practices, including formal public consultations and targeted stakeholder discussions.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9748
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Horticulture Sales Peat
Link
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