Written question asked by Adam Afriyie (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 December 2005. It was answered by Karen Buck (Labour) on Thursday, 8 December 2005 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Aircraft Emissions/Noise

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps the Government are taking to tackle aircraft emissions.

Answer: The Government's plans to tackle aircraft emissions are set out in ““The Future of Air Transport White Paper””. On climate change, it sets out the Government's belief that the best way of ensuring aviation contributes towards the goal of climate stabilisation would be through a well-designed emissions trading regime, for which we are pressing at international and European level. At the local level, the Government are seeking powers through the Civil Aviation Bill to require the imposition of an emissions related element in airport charges where an air quality problem exists. We are also continuing to press for tighter standards for aircraft emissions and improved operational practice to reduce local emissions.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 34155; 440 c1457W;440 c1457W
Session: 2005-06
Subjects: Aviation Air pollution Aircraft Environment protection Exhaust emissions
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk