Asked by: Simpson, Graham (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party - Central Scotland)
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure greater low-carbon connectivity to Scottish airports, in light of the Climate Change Committee’s recommendation in its 2023 Report to Parliament.
Answered by Fairlie, Jim
The Scottish Government’s Aviation Statement, which will be published shortly, will set out actions that the Scottish Government will take to help achieve our aviation emissions reduction targets.
Additionally, we have already set out 45 recommendations for future investment in Scotland’s strategic transport network in the second Strategic Transport Projects Review, published on 8 December 2022. Within these recommendations we have considered airport access in our strategic transport planning considerations. These have been considered in the recommendations for mass or rapid transit systems for the Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen City Regions, in the form of Clyde Metro, Edinburgh and South East Scotland Mass Transit and Aberdeen Rapid Transit. These recommendations can provide a transformational change in the service provision, focusing on strategic routes and / or corridors where bus and rail provide the most effective service. This will improve access to an affordable and reliable public transport system within these City Regions.
National Planning Framework 4 is also now in effect. Policy 13, ‘Sustainable Transport’, has a clear intent ‘to encourage, promote and facilitate developments that prioritise walking, wheeling, cycling and public transport for everyday travel and reduce the need to travel unsustainably.’ It promotes the National Transport Strategy 2 and places the climate emergency at the forefront of decision making.
Apr. 25 2024
Source Page: Aviation fuel planFound: Aviation fuel plan
Asked by: Henry Smith (Conservative - Crawley)
Question to the Department for Transport:
When he plans to respond to the sustainable available fuel mandate consultation.
Answered by Anthony Browne - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
A mandate to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will be introduced in 2025, leading to at least 10% SAF in UK jet fuel by 2030. Following the close of the second SAF mandate consultation in June 2023, the department has made significant progress in updating the evidence base and finalising the design of the Mandate. I can confirm that the government response will be published in spring 2024.
Feb. 22 2024
Source Page: Night flight restrictions: Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports from October 2025Found: “Whilst supporting sustainable growth and recognising the importance to the UK of maintaining freight
Mentions:
1: None on 100% of scheduled passengers arriving in the UK and risk-based intelligence-led checks on general aviation - Speech Link
2: Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con - Life peer) on 100% of scheduled passengers arriving in the UK and risk-based intelligence-led checks on general aviation - Speech Link
3: None We must ensure that they remain as efficient and sustainable as possible, while providing stability for - Speech Link
Found: Cross -Party Group Annual Return Name of Cross -Party Group Cross -Party Group on Aviation Date
Found: Cross -Party Group Registration Form Name of Cross -Party Group Cross -Party Group on Aviation
Asked by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will set out his Department's strategy on sustainable aviation fuel.
Answered by Anthony Browne - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
The UK government’s SAF programme has three key pillars. We are driving demand for SAF through a new mandate which will be introduced in 2025, requiring at least 10% of jet fuel to be from sustainable sources by 2030. We are kick starting a domestic SAF industry and have allocated over £135m for UK SAF production facilities through the Advanced Fuels Fund. We are working with industry and investors to build a long term UK SAF supply and have committed to design and implement a revenue certainty mechanism to support a UK SAF industry.