Decarbonisation Commitments 2021-09-09
2021-09-09
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Q1
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The question addresses the UK's commitment to decarbonising transport in line with international agreements and upcoming COP26 summit.
What recent steps has the Department taken to facilitate transport decarbonisation to help meet commitments to the Paris agreement and forthcoming COP26 summit?
We recently published the transport decarbonisation plan and set out our pathway to achieving net zero, and we are delivering an ambitious, international COP26 campaign.
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Did not specify concrete steps or figures related to transport decarbonisation.
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Q2
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The Scottish Government recently announced a target of spending 10% of the transport budget on active travel. The question seeks information on similar initiatives in England.
Will the Secretary invite the Scottish Transport Minister to explain their ambition at COP26 and outline steps the UK Government is taking to meet this ambition south of the border?
We announced an active travel programme as part of £2 billion funding, with an additional £330 million spent this year alone. COP26 will showcase all work done collectively to improve climate.
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Did not confirm the invitation and focused on general statements instead of specific steps for active travel south of the border.
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Q3
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Local authorities that have declared a climate emergency are asked to contribute to business cases for reopening railway stations, aiming at net zero.
What assessment has the Secretary made of local authorities contributing to the preparation of business cases for reopening dormant railway stations towards net zero?
Local authorities declaring a climate emergency should pay more than lip service. Unfortunately, Cheshire West and Chester Council is refusing to contribute £5,000 to reopen Beeston Castle and Tarporley station.
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The question was about an assessment of contributions in general, but the answer focused on one specific case without addressing the broader issue.
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Q4
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Residents in Bath have been subjected to helicopter joyrides that fly low, causing environmental damage and hindering net zero goals.
Will the Minister meet me to find a way forward for my constituents affected by pollution from low-flying helicopters in Bath?
I am more than happy to arrange for her to meet my aviation Minister, the Under-Secretary of State for Transport, my hon. Friend the Member for Witney (Robert Courts), to discuss it.
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