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Written question asked by Sammy Wilson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 2026. It was answered by Chris McDonald (Labour) on Friday, 22 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Alternative Fuels: Aviation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department plans to bring forward the timetable for recognising emissions reductions associated with Sustainable Aviation Fuel under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme.

Answer

The UK ETS already allows aircraft operators to recognise emissions reductions from eligible SAF when meeting their allowance surrender obligations, in line with existing legislative requirements, including the annual reporting deadline of 31 March.

The UK ETS Authority is consulting on the future treatment of SAF in the UK ETS. Any changes would be informed by consultation responses and set out in a consultation response. With the UK and EU in negotiations in pursuit of linking the UK ETS and EU ETS, the Authority will also need to consider any implications of ETS linking once negotiations have concluded.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
114
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Aviation Carbon emissions UK emissions trading scheme Alternative fuels
Link
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