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Written question asked by Barry Sheerman (Labour) on Thursday, 9 December 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 December 2021. It was answered by Greg Hands (Conservative) on Friday, 17 December 2021 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Carbon Emissions: Environmental Audit

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps he is taking to help ensure that carbon emissions produced by public and private entities are audited by local authorities.

Answer

Whilst the Government recognises that Local Authorities have an important role to play in delivering net zero, they are not responsible for auditing the emissions produced by public and private entities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
90334
Session
2021-22
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Private sector Public bodies Carbon emissions Environmental audit
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk