Written questions

Aviation: Carbon Emissions

Commons · Question 14827 · Tabled 1 Jul 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 10 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of aviation emissions on the environment.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 10 Jul 2026

The Government recognises that aviation has a range of environmental impacts, including greenhouse gas emissions and non-CO₂ impacts which could have warming effects on the climate; and local noise and air quality impacts. The Government is committed to d...