AQW 797/22-27

Mr John Blair
Alliance Party
South Antrim

Tabled Date: 31/05/2022
Answered On Date: 08/06/2022
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail a timeframe in which he expects an action plan for the Peatland Strategy 2021-2040.

Answer:

I anticipate publication of the Peatland Strategy in Autumn 2022. My Officials have established a Peatland Strategy Steering Group which is currently considering a Governance Structure for implementation of the Peatland Strategy. Once this is finalised and resources are in place, an Action Plan will be agreed and taken forward.