[Written Question] NHS: Carbon Emissions

UK Parliament Written Questions Friday 16 October 2026, 12:57 UTC By Lord Mackinlay of Richborough 1 min read

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Question by: Lord Mackinlay of Richborough Answering Body: Department of Health and Social Care Question: To ask His Majesty's Government whether requirements of the NHS net zero supplier roadmap to report all relevant Scope 3 emissions from April 2027 is a requirement under the Climate Change Act 2008.

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