Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Clean energy upgrades for hospitals and military sites, published on 5 February 2026, whether (a) Basildon hospital and (b) any hospitals in Essex will receive funding to improve energy efficiency.

Basildon Hospital will receive £246,460 of funding for LED lighting energy efficiency upgrades.

Other sites from the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust to receive funding for LED lighting energy efficiency upgrades are:

• Braintree Community Hospital - £130,680
• Broomfield Hospital - £1,976,876
• Orsett Hospital - £330,532
• Southend Hospital - £620,965
• St Michael's Hospital – £354,777

Colchester Hospital is also receiving £137,940 for solar PV and is part of the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust.