§ Lord Palmerasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they intend to implement the provisions of the Energy Act 2004 in respect of the introduction of a renewable transport fuel obligation; and [HL4474]
Whether the opposition of certain oil companies will deter them from introducing a renewable transport fuel obligation; and [HL4475]
Whether they expect United Kingdom road transport emissions to exceed the 1990 Kyoto base levels by at least 12 per cent in 2006 and 18 per cent by 2010 in the event of a renewable fuel transport obligation not being introduced soon. [HL4476]
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§ Lord Davies of OldhamNo decision has yet been taken on whether the Government should introduce any form of renewable transport fuels obligation. It is one of a number of policy options which the Government are currently considering as a way of supporting the development and use of biofuels in the UK. Before introducing any obligation, the Government would consult extensively on how it might operate.
The Government are considering greenhouse gas emissions across all sectors, including transport, in the context of the climate change review announced by my right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in September. The review will include an update of greenhouse gas emissions projections and an assessment of the costs and benefits to the UK of further measures to reduce emissions.