Battery and Hydrogen-powered Aircraft Debate

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Introduction: Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill

Battery and Hydrogen-powered Aircraft

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Thursday 30th November 2023

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Lord Davies of Gower Portrait Lord Davies of Gower (Con)
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There are security issues for the Prime Minister, which I am sure the noble Baroness will appreciate. It is still a free world and people can choose how they want to travel, and we must remember that although we are anti-emissions, we are not anti-flying. We must reduce emissions from aviation while retaining our ability to fly.

Lord Watts Portrait Lord Watts (Lab)
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My Lords, may I suggest to the Minister that we build a high-speed rail connection to Manchester and then on to Sheffield, which might reduce the number of flights that are needed?

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.

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