Trade Policy: Environmental Aspects Debate
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Lord West of Spithead
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Trade Policy: Environmental Aspects
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Lord West of Spithead (Lab)
My Lords, can the Minister tell us when we will provide shore power for merchant ships and ferries which are involved in trade with our nation? This would have huge environmental benefits for us, rather than leaving them running their diesel generators when alongside.
Lord Gardiner of Kimble
On transport statistics, again, this is an area where we all need to change the way we do things. We need to concentrate on ensuring that there is greater infrastructure, research and innovation. I will take this point back, because the maritime industry, and perhaps even the Royal Navy, will need to consider how to work together to ensure we get our net zero.