Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill

Key Points

• Prohibits the sale of horticultural peat in England by the end of 2024.
• Provides for exemptions from the prohibition (the exact exemptions will be set out in later provisions).
• Applies to England; the measure does not automatically apply to Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
• Includes provisions for connected purposes and related regulatory arrangements.

Progress

The Bill is at the Second Reading in the House of Commons, meaning it is in the early stage of parliamentary consideration and has not yet progressed to Committee.