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Lord Ashton of Hyde

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European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill
Tuesday 14th January 2020

(4 years, 3 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Ashton of Hyde Portrait Lord Ashton of Hyde (Con)
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Order. We cannot have two people. It is the turn of the Green Party.

Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb Portrait Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb
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My Lords, the Minister must know that aviation is the fastest-growing source of dangerous carbon emissions. If we are to get to net-zero by 2050, we will have to cut flying in some way. At the moment, aviation is subsidised by being exempt from a tax on its fuel. Will the Government consider lifting that exemption and imposing a tax that reflects the true cost of flying?

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