Horticulture: Peat
Lords · Question HL10705 · Tabled 18 Sep 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 6 Oct 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Randall of Uxbridge
To ask His Majesty's Government when they plan to introduce legislation to ban the use of horticultural peat for amateur gardeners.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 6 Oct 2025
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.