Moved by
Lord Kamall
85: Clause 45, page 50, line 6, leave out “The reference in subsection (1)” and insert “In subsection (1)—
(a) the reference”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment is consequential on another amendment which provides that references in new section 26A of the NHS Act 2006 to effects of a decision in relation to certain matters include its effects in relation to inequalities with respect to those matters.
86: Clause 45, page 50, line 9, at end insert—
“(b) the reference to effects of a decision in relation to the health and well-being of the people of England includes a reference to its effects in relation to inequalities between the people of England with respect to their health and well-being;
(c) the reference to effects of a decision in relation to the quality of services provided to individuals includes a reference to its effects in relation to inequalities between individuals with respect to the benefits that they can obtain from those services.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment provides that references in new section 26A of the NHS Act 2006 to effects of a decision in relation to certain matters include its effects in relation to inequalities with respect to those matters.
87: After Clause 45, insert the following new Clause—
“NHS trusts: duties in relation to climate change
After section 26A of the National Health Service Act 2006 (inserted by section 45 of this Act) insert—
“26B Duties in relation to climate change etc
(1) An NHS trust established under section 25 must, in the exercise of its functions, have regard to the need to—
(a) contribute towards compliance with—
(i) section 1 of the Climate Change Act 2008 (UK net zero emissions target), and
(ii) section 5 of the Environment Act 2021 (environmental targets), and
(b) adapt to any current or predicted impacts of climate change identified in the most recent report under section 56 of the Climate Change Act 2008.
(2) In discharging the duty under this section, NHS trusts must have regard to guidance published by NHS England under section 13ND.””
Member’s explanatory statement
The new Clause would require NHS trusts, in exercising their functions, to have regard to certain matters relating to the environment, including climate change.