Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 54756

Peatlands

Tabled: 30 May 2025

Answered: 9 June 2025

Question

Sir Julian Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the projected funding gap for peatland restoration in the Great North Bog region between 2025 and 2028 on (a) rural employment an

Answer

Mary Creagh

The Government recognises the importance of England’s peatlands, and in our manifesto, we committed to expanding nature-rich habitats such as wetlands and peat bogs. This will contribute to ensuring nature’s recovery, one of Defra’s five priorities. Peatl...

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