Peatlands Debate
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Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb
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Peatlands
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Lord Douglas-Miller (Con)
The noble Lord makes a very good point. I am sure that he is aware that peatland matters in Scotland are a devolved issue. I understand that, for historic reasons, there is an inclination towards peat. I hope, as I am sure he does, that it is on the decline.
Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb (GP)
Is the Minister aware that it takes millennia for peat bogs to form? Do the Government have any idea of the ratio between the so-called restored peat bogs and those that are still being disrupted?
Lord Douglas-Miller (Con)
I am entirely aware of the amount of time it takes to create peat. I spent a great deal of time doing peatland restoration work.