Emissions Trading Scheme: Transport

Baroness Boycott Excerpts

Monday 11th October 2021 Lords Chamber

[Lord Callanan (Con)]

Of course, these matters are never as simple as the noble Baroness makes out. Building on the previous Answer from my noble friend Lord Agnew, I say that it is important to recognise that the UK is proceeding faster than any other G7 country in our decarbonisation efforts. I am aware that the EU is looking at a carbon border adjustment mechanism—we will see if it happens or not—and of course we will look at the proposal.

[Baroness Boycott (CB)]

Are the Government supportive of the citizens’ climate assembly recommendation to introduce a frequent flyer levy? This would fit well with the polluter pays principle, which Ministers have advocated previously at the Dispatch Box, and the burden would fall on those most able to pay, something I am sure the Minister would deem fair.

[Lord Callanan (Con)]

I am sure the Chancellor will want to update Parliament in due course on any proposed levies.