Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 4272
Horticulture: Peat
Tabled: 4 September 2024
Answered: 12 September 2024
Named DayQuestion
Sarah Green
Liberal Democrat — Chesham and Amersham
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
Mary CreaghThis 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 Depart...
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