Speeches by Chowns.

“No. There are these three options: a frequent flyer levy, which would be a very equitable and fair option; taxation of aviation fuel; and proper carbon taxation. If you look at the measures involved in the emissions trading schemes that you have just talked about, the situation currently is that a flight within Europe …”

“The point that this Committee is making is that we need the evidence of that and the analysis that underpins it.”

“Where is the data that supports that claim?”

“You are here, together with people from DESNZ, to talk about the climate impact of aviation. Is it not essential that, in considering your strategy for meeting net zero targets for aviation, you must consider those three options?”

“Minister, you are telling me that you have completely ruled out fair taxation of aviation fuel, carbon taxation and a frequent flyer levy. You have simply ruled them out as options for enabling the sector to meet its net zero targets, despite the very clear advice of the Climate Change Committee that those demand manag…”

“Given the negative feedback loop you have just outlined, what degree of priority do you think the Committee on Climate Change should give to it in its reporting and recommendations? Do you want to see it emphasised more?”

“Why not? Do you aspire to be an evidence-based Government?”

“They have talked about demand management in their previous reports. I would have expected that your Department would have considered these arguments already. I am delighted that you will write to this Committee with your consideration of those measures.”

“Specifically on that—I am glad you mentioned responding to carbon budget plans—can you tell me, Minister, why you still have not legislated for international aviation to be included in carbon budgets? Will you bring forward the secondary legislation for that before you come forward with the carbon budget 6 delivery pla…”

“You have already made a decision on expansion.”

“Why not?”

“Specifically on that—I am glad you mentioned responding to carbon budget plans—can you tell me, Minister, why you still have not legislated for international aviation to be included in carbon budgets? Will you bring forward the secondary legislation for that before you come forward with the carbon budget 6 delivery pla…”

“Minister, you are simply repeating the claims that you have already made.”

“You have already made a decision on expansion.”

“The point that this Committee is making is that we need the evidence of that and the analysis that underpins it.”

“The ETS will not apply.”

“The ETS will not apply.”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell. I rise to represent my constituency, which is home to the 22nd SAS Regiment, the Special Reconnaissance Regiment and the 18th Signal Regiment. I am sure the House will wish to join me in recognising the professionalism and dedication of the men and women who ma…”

“Will the Deputy Prime Minister please explain why her Government will not set a target for the provision of social housing? While I welcome the investment in the social and affordable homes programme that she set out, the reality is that it will meet only 10% of the total number of new homes anticipated and only 10% of…”

“I thank my hon. Friend for securing this debate on such an important topic; he is making an excellent speech. Does he agree that this is of particular importance in rural areas because bus services are sparse and travel distances are long? I have been approached by campaigners from Mencap Herefordshire who have ran an …”