HC Deb 20 January 1993 vol 217 cc261-2W
Mr. Dafis

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to bring forward new measures to safeguard lowland peatlands of nature conservation importance in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Maclean

A working group on peat extraction comprising representatives of the main interested parties is preparing advice for my right hon. and learned Friend. The Government strategy for peatlands will be announced after receiving the working group's advice and considering all other relevant information.