In the Lords

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My Lords, we are currently consulting on measures to end the use of peat in horticulture in England and Wales.

I am afraid I cannot provide that justification because there is a clear contradiction, but that is why we are pushing ahead with our propos

I am not convinced that peat as a fuel does fit into this picture.

My Lords, I absolutely make that commitment, and that is one reason why we are moving with renewed vigour on banning the use of peat in hort

My Lords, an enormous amount of progress was made at COP 26.

The peat strategy we have produced is an England peat strategy, so clearly, there are geographical limits.

The noble Baroness is right: Forestry England continues to use peat in the manner she has described.

My noble friend raises an important point, and she is right that there are insufficient amounts of suitable replacement materials.

My Lords, I will certainly take both those suggestions back to the department.