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Written question asked by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 December 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 January 2018 (named day). It was answered by John Hayes (Conservative) on Monday, 8 January 2018 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Aviation: Carbon Emissions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which measures in addition to those set out in the Clean Growth Strategy will be required to keep aviation emissions to 37.5 MegaTonnes.

Answer

The Government remains open to considering all feasible measures to ensure that the aviation sector contributes fairly to UK emissions reductions, and is committed to meeting its emissions reduction targets under the Climate Change Act.

There are a range of measures available to reduce carbon emissions from aviation, including biofuels, airspace reform and improvements in technology.

As mentioned in the Clean Growth Strategy, the Government will set out its strategic approach to the aviation sector in a series of consultations leading to the publication of a new Aviation Strategy for the UK.

The Strategy will consider what the best approach and combination of policy measures are to ensure we effectively address carbon emissions from aviation.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
120628
Session
2017-19
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Aviation Carbon emissions
Link
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