Bill · started in the Commons

Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill

A Bill to provide for the prohibition of the sale in England of horticultural peat by the end of 2024; to provide for certain exemptions from that prohibition; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 16 April 2024 by Theresa Villiers (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 16 Apr 2024
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 12 Feb 2025.