Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 74530

Horticulture: Peat

Tabled: 2 September 2025
Answered: 9 September 2025

Question

Phil Brickell

LabourBolton West

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department plans to take to support the horticultural industry in transitioning to peat-free growing.

Answer

Mary Creagh
Ministers are committed to protecting our nature-rich habitats, including peat bogs and are looking at next steps for measures to end the use of peat in horticulture. We continue to work alongside the horticultural sector to support progress on the peat f...

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