Transport Decarbonisation

Debate between Viscount Younger of Leckie and Lord Greenway

Monday 19th July 2021 Lords Chamber

[Lord Greenway (CB) [V]]

My Lords, I welcome the Government’s long-awaited transport decarbonisation plan, which includes shipping and aviation, but I have to ask them why they are spending less on innovation and research in the maritime sector than in automotive and aviation. The plan contains no headline commitments and no money to get on with the task confronting the marine industry. It is all very well to set ambitious targets, but the plan does not set out a clear way to meet them. There are elements of jam tomorrow. For example, the plan recognises the need to install shore power points around the coast, but why delay? Why not start now? Other countries have done it through joint investment by industry and government. Converting trucks to run on electricity will not help reduce congestion on our—

[Viscount Younger of Leckie (Con)]

Would the noble Lord ask his question?

[Lord Greenway (CB) [V]]

What?