Carbon Emissions Aviation 2020-10-22
2020-10-22
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Questions & Answers
Q1
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Context
The aviation industry is under pressure to recover from the impacts of COVID-19.
What steps are you taking to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation sector?
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.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific steps or commitments to achieve net-zero emissions were not provided; only a general statement was given.
Response accuracy
Q2
Partial Answer
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Context
The aviation industry is under pressure to recover from the impacts of COVID-19, with a focus on sustainable aviation fuels.
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?
£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.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific commitments on involving the UK oil and gas industry were not provided; only general funding details were given.
Response accuracy