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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Carbon Emissions: Aviation

Thursday 22 October 2020 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Government are committed to net-zero aviation and have established the Jet Zero Council to encourage clean technologies and sustainable aviation fuels.
  • 20 million of capital funding is available through the future fuels for flight and freight competition for projects that produce low carbon, waste-based fuels.
  • The Government will consider additional ways to support sustainable aviation fuel developments.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Christine Jardine Lib Dem Edinburgh West
Climate
Context

The aviation industry is under pressure to recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

Question

What steps are you taking to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation sector?

Answer from Robert Courts

The Government are committed to net-zero aviation and have established the Jet Zero Council to encourage the development of clean technologies, sustainable aviation fuels, and regulatory changes.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific steps or commitments to achieve net-zero emissions were not provided; only a general statement was given.

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Q2 Christine Jardine Lib Dem Edinburgh West
Energy Business & Trade
Context

The aviation industry is under pressure to recover from the impacts of COVID-19, with a focus on sustainable aviation fuels.

Question

Will the Government ensure that part of the support and encouragement for the aviation industry includes developments in alternative fuels, involving the UK oil and gas industry?

Answer from Robert Courts

£20 million of capital funding is available through the future fuels for flight and freight competition for projects that produce low carbon, waste-based fuels. The Government will look further at what else can be done to support sustainable aviation fuel developments.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific commitments on involving the UK oil and gas industry were not provided; only general funding details were given.

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