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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Net Zero Emissions

Tuesday 2 November 2021 · 6 questions

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

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At a glance

Answered 1 Partly answered 4 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial fiscal steps include 30 billion of public investment towards net zero emissions.
  • The Treasury considers the impact of decisions on future Budgets and spending reviews.
  • The Minister offered to visit Llandod to meet representatives of Riversimple and acknowledge their work.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Mohammad Yasin Lab Bedford
Economy Climate
Context

The question arises in the context of COP26, where world leaders are gathered to discuss climate change.

Question

What fiscal steps he is taking to contribute towards achieving the Government's net zero emissions target?

Answer from Lucy Frazer

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: 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 Matthew Pennycook Lab Greenwich and Woolwich
Climate
Context

The question follows up on the need for fiscal announcements to be aligned with net zero targets.

Question

Will the Minister commit herself to at least the publication of the estimated emissions impact of decisions in future Budgets and spending reviews?

Answer from Lucy Frazer

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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Not addressed: The answer acknowledges measures but does not commit to publishing estimated emissions impact specifically.

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Q3 Mohammad Yasin Lab Bedford
Transport Climate
Context

The question pertains to the Chancellor's commitment to decarbonising transport, specifically regarding the East West Rail project.

Question

Will he make that commitment today?

Answer from Lucy Frazer

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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Not addressed: 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 Fay Jones
Transport Climate
Context

The question suggests a visit from the Minister to meet representatives of Riversimple, a hydrogen fuel cell car manufacturer.

Question

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?

Answer from Lucy Frazer

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 Abena Oppong-Asare Lab Erith and Thamesmead
Climate
Context

The question criticises the Chancellor for not addressing climate change sufficiently in his Budget statement.

Question

How on earth does he think that this sends the right message as the COP26 summit begins?

Answer from Lucy Frazer

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.

Not addressed: The answer discusses international efforts but does not address the specific criticism of domestic policy.

How: Changed Subject

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Q6 Alison Thewliss SNP
Climate Environment
Context

The question pertains to the Scottish Government's ambitious target and the UK's policy on air passenger duty.

Question

Will the Minister do her bit for the planet and scrap this climate-damaging policy once and for all?

Answer from Lucy Frazer

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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Not addressed: The answer discusses other policies but does not commit to scrapping the cut in air passenger duty.

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