Select committee: Environmental Audit Committee
Peatlands: natural and environmental benefits and impacts
Open
Opened 23 Feb 2026
Where it stands
The inquiry is open, opened 23 February 2026.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 1 oral evidence sessionLatest 4 March 2026
- 6 witnesses
Recent activity
- Oral evidence session4 March 2026, Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 2026 |
Oral evidence session
Alan Law · Natural England,
Craig Rockliff · Environment Agency,
David Denny · Horticultural Trades Association,
Gabrielle Edwards · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,
Mr Andrew Gilruth · Moorland Association,
Ms Sally Nex · The Peat-free Partnership
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Law · Deputy Chief Executive | Natural England | 1 |
| Craig Rockliff · Head of Biodiversity Data, Nature Regulation & Peatland | Environment Agency | 1 |
| David Denny · Director of Research & Knowledge Transfer | Horticultural Trades Association | 1 |
| Gabrielle Edwards · Deputy Director of Access, Landscape, Peatland and Soils | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 1 |
| Mr Andrew Gilruth · Chief Executive | Moorland Association | 1 |
| Ms Sally Nex · Advocate | The Peat-free Partnership | 1 |