In the Lords

There is currently nothing to prevent goods from Northern Ireland from using GB packaging.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I am very happy to make that commitment on behalf of my colleagues in whose portfolio and remit this issue sits.

My Lords, it is not a source of concern that we are able to legislate or regulate differently; the UK has demonstrated a commitment to raisi