Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 13 Sep 2021
HGV Driver Shortages
"My Lords, is the Minister aware of the recent research which shows that HGV drivers dislike their conditions and having to stay away overnight? With that in mind, will the Government look again at the plans for rail freight villages and palletisation of freight? That would put a lot of …..."Viscount Thurso - View Speech
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Written Question
Wednesday 26th February 2020
Asked by:
Viscount Thurso (Liberal Democrat - Excepted Hereditary)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of greenhouse gas emissions from (1) aircraft taking off and landing within the UK, and (2) aircraft taking off in the UK bound for overseas destinations.
Answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton
The Government recognises that the fight against climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and it is right that we continue to focus on highlighting emissions and plan for their ongoing reduction.
The Government reports on emissions produced by domestic flights operating between UK airports. In accordance with international guidelines set by UNFCCC, the Government also reports on emissions from international flights operating at UK airports.
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) report on all of these Greenhouse Gas emissions statistics annually. The statistics for 2018 were published just last week, and are readily available online at gov.uk.
Written Question
Wednesday 26th February 2020
Asked by:
Viscount Thurso (Liberal Democrat - Excepted Hereditary)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the likely increase in electric vehicles on UK roads between (1) 2020 and 2025, and (2) 2025 and 2030.
Answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton
Recent years have seen significant year on year rises in UK registrations of electric vehicles. The Government expects this trend to continue, driven by our comprehensive, world-leading support package for the transition to zero emission vehicles.
Exact numbers will depend on a wide range of factors, which are influenced by the markets for vehicles and chargepoint infrastructure, as well as by Government support. As the Prime Minister announced on 4 February, we intend to consult on bringing forward ending the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars and vans from 2040 to 2035, or earlier if a faster transition appears feasible.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Mar 2015
Oral Answers to Questions
"The Commission has received no recent formal representations from staff in those areas on the management of the House. The staff have, however, had a number of opportunities to express their views to the management, including in the recent staff survey...."Viscount Thurso - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Mar 2015
Oral Answers to Questions
"I have enjoyed throughout this Parliament the exchanges I have had with the hon. Gentleman on this matter, and the direction of travel he indicates is one that we are very much seeking to take. The recent leadership and management survey shows that on all leadership and management criteria we …..."Viscount Thurso - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Mar 2015
Oral Answers to Questions
"I entirely agree with my right hon. Friend and salute all he has done with his Committee to make that a realistic possibility...."Viscount Thurso - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Mar 2015
Oral Answers to Questions
"All House staff dealing with the public are expected to undertake mandatory diversity and inclusion training, and the same standards are expected from all service providers, including the Metropolitan Police Service...."Viscount Thurso - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Mar 2015
Oral Answers to Questions
"I am grateful to the hon. Lady for bringing that case to our attention. Indeed, as I believe she knows, this has been referred to the Metropolitan Police Service, whose staff these were. It is taking this extremely seriously and we have made it clear to the Met how seriously …..."Viscount Thurso - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Mar 2015
Oral Answers to Questions
"The percentage of all waste arising from the parliamentary estate that was recycled or recovered in 2010 was 52.1%. In 2014, it was 62.8%. This shows a fairly considerable improvement; however, we are a little below what we need to be to make sure we are on track for our …..."Viscount Thurso - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Mar 2015
Oral Answers to Questions
"My hon. Friend asks me a question to which I do not have an accurate answer—or, rather, to which I do not have an answer. I am sure that an accurate answer exists, but I just do not have it. I should make that distinction quite clear. However, what we …..."Viscount Thurso - View Speech
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