Moved by
Baroness Hayman
15: Clause 5, page 3, line 15, at end insert—
“(d) how the decision is likely to contribute to—
(i) compliance with the duty imposed by section 1 of the Climate Change Act 2008 (UK net zero emissions target),
(ii) adaptation to climate change, and
(iii) meeting other environmental goals (such as restoration or enhancement of the natural environment).”
Member’s explanatory statement
The purpose of this amendment is to include, as part of NHS England’s duties, a requirement that when making a decision about the exercise of its functions, it must have regard to how any decision is likely to contribute to the UK’s climate change and environmental goals.