Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 18 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 October 2004. It was answered by Charlotte Atkins (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 October 2004 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to increase awareness among the population about the link between the aviation industry, carbon emissions and climate change. - Inc ref to 'The Future of Air Transport' and 'Future of Transport' White Papers.

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he is taking to increase awareness among the population about the link between the aviation industry, carbon emissions and climate change. [193083] Charlotte Atkins: Both "The Future of Air Transport" and "Future of Transport" White Papers draw attention to aviation's contribution to climate change, and the importance of ensuring that the aviation sector addresses the problem seriously. "The Future of Transport" White Paper recognises that we will need to broaden the debate to ensure that transport makes its full contribution to reducing total CO2 emissions. The review of the climate change programme will, over the next few months, consider how carbon savings can best be delivered from transport and across other sectors. A consultation document on the review of the climate change programme is due to be published in November, which will help raise awareness of these issues.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 425 c1225W; 193083
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Aviation Air pollution Climate change Carbon dioxide Aircraft Exhaust emissions Publicity
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk