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Acknowledged
We welcome the Government’s decision to invite us to undertake early scrutiny of the Seventh...
Conclusion
We welcome the Government’s decision to invite us to undertake early scrutiny of the Seventh Carbon Budget. This represents a material improvement on previous practice and reflects growing recognition of Parliament’s role in scrutinising not just carbon targets, but the credibility of the plans intended to deliver them. (Conclusion, Paragraph 152)
Government Response Summary
The government expresses gratitude for the Environmental Audit Committee's engagement in scrutinising the carbon budget recommendations and welcomes their support for the recommended level for CB7.
Government Response
Acknowledged
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
We are grateful that the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has engaged so fully in scrutinising the CCC’s recommendations in their advice on CB7, and we welcome their support for the CCC’s recommended level for CB7.
Source
Committee
Environmental Audit Committee
Inquiry
The Seventh Carbon Budget
Report
8th Report - The Seventh Carbon Budget
04 Mar 2026
HC 1327
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.4 yrs
Report published
04 Mar 2026