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Recommendation 19
19
Deferred
Evaluate merits of introducing a cooling equipment takeback scheme to minimise F-gas leakage.
Recommendation
We recommend that the Government evaluate the merits of introducing a takeback scheme in England to improve disposal practices regarding cooling equipment, thereby helping to minimise F-gas leakage, with a view to introducing a pilot takeback scheme in England and promoting its merits to the administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. (Paragraph 94) 40 Heat resilience and sustainable cooling Coordinated joint working
Government response summary AI-generated
The government deferred the recommendation, stating that Defra is reviewing the F-gas Regulation and will consult on proposals for changes in due course, rather than specifically committing to evaluate and pilot a takeback scheme now.
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Government Response
Deferred
HM Government · verbatim extract
Deferred
Defra is reviewing the Regulation with a view to making changes that will deliver greater emissions savings in support of meeting the UK’s net zero target. Any proposals for change will be consulted upon in due course.
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