§ Tom BrakeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what research has been conducted by his Department or is planned on the role of emissions trading within the aviation industry; [81428]
(2) what (a) discussions his Department has had or plans to have and (b) representations have been received by his Department with regard to the role of emissions trading within the aviation industry. [81429]
§ Mr. JamiesonLast year the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) endorsed the development of an emissions trading system for international aviation that would involve trading with other sectors. It requested its Council as a matter of priority to develop guidelines for the structural and legal basis of such a system consistent with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) process. My Department has since discussed this at various meetings under ICAO's auspices. It has also discussed it with several UK stakeholders as part of meetings on wider issues. Representations made so far have all been broadly supportive. Further discussions of both kinds are expected. The ICAO work is still at a relatively early stage. The Department itself has not conducted research on this subject, nor is it planning to do so.