§ Mr. Paul MarsdenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he is taking to phase out the use of peat compost in gardens(a) owned and (b) tended by his Department; and if he will make a statement. [110723]
§ Mr. StrawThe Home Office Greening Operations Policy includes a statement that slow renewables such as peat should be replaced by organic wastes such as coir, manure, leaf mould and bark. The Home Office Procurement Manual also states that peat free composts should be used.