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Thu 22nd Feb 2024
Peatlands
Lords Chamber

Peatlands

Debate between Baroness Taylor of Stevenage and Lord Douglas-Miller
Thursday 22nd February 2024

(9 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Douglas-Miller Portrait Lord Douglas-Miller (Con)
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As I said in answer to the previous question, the Government are committed to this ban, and it will be in place by 2030.

Baroness Taylor of Stevenage Portrait Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Lab)
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My Lords, over the past few years, we have seen a shocking rise in wildfires, many of which destroy peatlands. With the El Niño effect, we are expecting even more this summer. What are the Government doing to prevent wildfires to avoid further destruction of our precious peatlands?

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