Net Zero Emissions 2021-11-02
2021-11-02
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Q1
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The question arises in the context of COP26, where world leaders are gathered to discuss climate change.
What fiscal steps he is taking to contribute towards achieving the Government's net zero emissions target?
Our net zero strategy outlines measures to enable us to make the transition to a green and sustainable future. The Budget and spending review commit us to £30 billion of public investment towards net zero.
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The answer provides general commitment without specific fiscal steps or details on how the funds will be allocated for net zero emissions.
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Q2
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The question follows up on the need for fiscal announcements to be aligned with net zero targets.
Will the Minister commit herself to at least the publication of the estimated emissions impact of decisions in future Budgets and spending reviews?
The hon. Member will know that in our Budget we set out a number of measures to enable us to make the transition to a net zero world. We have made announcements relating to transport and warmer, greener buildings as well as energy and industry, and of course the Treasury always considers the impact in relation to net zero targets.
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The answer acknowledges measures but does not commit to publishing estimated emissions impact specifically.
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Q3
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The question pertains to the Chancellor's commitment to decarbonising transport, specifically regarding the East West Rail project.
Will he make that commitment today?
The hon. Gentleman has raised the important issues of electrification and the importance of making our transport green. As he will have seen, the Budget provided research and development funding to commercialise low and zero emissions technologies. I would be happy to talk to him about the local issue he raised.
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The answer discusses electrification but does not commit to the specific request for day one electrification of East West Rail line.
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Q4
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The question suggests a visit from the Minister to meet representatives of Riversimple, a hydrogen fuel cell car manufacturer.
May I urge the Minister to visit Llandod, meet representatives of Riversimple, learn about what they do, and above all give us the chance to say thank you in person?
I am very pleased that my hon. Friend's constituency has benefited and is taking part in the progress towards net zero. I should be happy to visit her there.
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Q5
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The question criticises the Chancellor for not addressing climate change sufficiently in his Budget statement.
How on earth does he think that this sends the right message as the COP26 summit begins?
I am sure the hon. Lady will have seen the net zero strategy, which was published the week before the Budget. I am sure she will also know about the significant progress that the Chancellor has made on bringing other countries together to increase the international effort on climate finance.
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The answer discusses international efforts but does not address the specific criticism of domestic policy.
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Q6
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The question pertains to the Scottish Government's ambitious target and the UK's policy on air passenger duty.
Will the Minister do her bit for the planet and scrap this climate-damaging policy once and for all?
I am grateful to have this opportunity to address the issue of air passenger duty. The hon. Member will know that, as well as cutting the duty on domestic flights, we have increased taxation on long-haul flights.
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The answer discusses other policies but does not commit to scrapping the cut in air passenger duty.
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