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Aviation Sector: Decarbonisation

Thursday 20 April 2023 · 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 jet zero strategy was published in July 2022 to decarbonise UK aviation.
  • Rachel Hopkins invited the Minister to visit the Luton DART project.
  • The Minister expressed interest in the Luton DART project and will ask officials to review it.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Rachel Hopkins Lab Luton South and South Bedfordshire
Climate
Context

The question arises from the need to address carbon emissions in the aviation industry.

Question

What steps he is taking to help decarbonise the aviation sector?

Answer from Jesse Norman

The jet zero strategy was published in July 2022, focusing on rapid development of technologies that maintain travel benefits while maximising opportunities for the UK's decarbonisation. The strategy aims to decarbonise UK aviation.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific actions and commitments were not detailed

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Q2 Rachel Hopkins Lab Luton South and South Bedfordshire
Transport Environment
Context

The Luton DART project aims to increase rail access to London Luton Airport and support the town's 2040 carbon-neutral vision.

Question

Does the Minister agree that the Luton DART will help reduce environmental impact and congestion, and may I invite him to visit?

Answer from Jesse Norman

The hon. Lady's invitation is very kind; interested in her update, will ask officials to look closely at the Luton DART project.

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Not addressed: Specific agreement and commitment were not given

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