Battery and Hydrogen-powered Aircraft Debate

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Department: Department for Transport
Thursday 30th November 2023

(11 months, 1 week ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Davies of Gower Portrait Lord Davies of Gower (Con)
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A very popular suggestion from the noble Lord, and his point is made.

Baroness Goldie Portrait Baroness Goldie (Con)
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My Lords, to help the noble Lord, Lord Foulkes, in the attainment of his admirable objectives, can my noble friend the Minister confirm to what extent his department is liaising with the Ministry of Defence, which, through the RAF and Project Monet, is making excellent progress in the pursuit of sustainable fuels?

Lord Davies of Gower Portrait Lord Davies of Gower (Con)
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My noble friend is absolutely right. Civil aviation and the Royal Air Force are making combined efforts to reduce emissions with technology.