§ Mr. Paul MarsdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs 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. [110725]
§ Mr. HainOur policy is that the use of peat should be avoided and manures, coir, bark chippings and organic fertilizers used instead.