Peat usage in horticultural products
Dear Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,
Following the passing of the 2019 deadline for industry to make moves to cut peat in horticultural steps, with no discernible movement in this area, what steps is the Government taking, if any, to ensure all horticultural products no longer contain peat, and what timescale, if any is being worked to in order for peat based products to be removed from sale?
Yours faithfully,
Jonathan Sheppard
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Dear Jonathan Sheppard,
Thank you for your two emails of 14 January, requesting information on
Peat usage in horticultural products.
We aim to answer your request no later than 11th February, which is 20
working days from the date we received it. If we are unable to meet this
deadline we will contact you to explain the reason.
If you have any queries about this letter please contact us.
Yours sincerely
Marie Davies
Information Rights Team
Dear Jonathan Sheppard,
Please find attached the response to your request of 14th January for
information on Peat usage in horticultural products.
Yours sincerely
Information Rights Team
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