Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 74530
Horticulture: Peat
Tabled: 2 September 2025
Answered: 9 September 2025
Question
Phil Brickell
Labour — Bolton 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 CreaghMinisters 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...
ⓘ
This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 74530) →