§ Mr. Paul MarsdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Sopcial Security, Pursuant to his answer of 21 February 2000,Official Report, Column 787W, what percentage of compost used in his Department"s estate gardens is peat; when peat compost will be phased out by his Department"s estate; and if he will make a statement. [111932]
§ Mr. BayleyThe Department estates partner Trillium has now confirmed that only peat substitutes are used in the Department. A further re-check of suppliers has been instigated and if any peat usage is found it will be phased out by June 2000.