Aviation: FAQs for 2020
This briefing provides answers to frequently asked questions about aviation issues. It has been written specifically for Members of Parliament and their staff, though others may find it of general interest.

This briefing provides answers to frequently asked questions about aviation issues. It has been written specifically for Members of Parliament and their staff, though others may find it of general interest.
There are new requirements for UK licence holders driving within the EU and for EU licence holders driving in the UK.
The aviation industry has been under long-term pressure to reduce its contribution to climate change – from governments, stakeholders and the public. This briefing paper provides an overview and analysis of UK and international policies to decarbonise the aviation sector, including market-based measures, technological solutions and demand management.
Debate Pack
An Opposition Day debate relating to Covid security at UK borders has been scheduled for Monday 1 February 2021.
Research Briefing
The Bill seeks to enable the Government to modernise airspace management and air traffic licensing, and to introduce new powers to tackle the unlawful use of unmanned aircraft or ‘drones’.
Research Briefing
This House of Commons briefing paper provides an overview of what consumers can expect when their travel or holiday booking has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, and their legal rights
Research Briefing
Parliament has been recalled to adopt the legislation required to implement the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement. This briefing provides an overview of the Agreement and the Bill to implement it
Research Briefing
With days left before the end of the Brexit transition period, it is still not clear if there will be a new UK-EU agreement in place when it ends. But some things will change whether or not there is a deal. This briefing sets out key changes and UK and EU preparations
Research Briefing
The Brexit transition period ends on 31 December 2020. This briefing provides analysis of the impacts on the aviation and road haulage sectors at the end of the transition period whether the UK and EU enter into an agreement or not.
Data Dashboard
This page provides data on the number of road traffic accident casualties by constituency in Great Britain during 2019.
Research Briefing
This paper explains what electric vehicles are and how successive governments have planned for infrastructure and provided vehicle grants and incentives to encourage and accommodate their growth. It also sets out how the electricity grid is preparing to accommodate any increased demand from EV charging and looks at comparative emissions from EVs and conventional vehicles.
Research Briefing
This paper explains what airport slots are and the rules governing how they are allocated within the UK and globally as well as the main criticisms of those rules and likely prospects for reform.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on an e-petition relating to funding for Transport for London [free transport for under-18s ] is scheduled for Monday 30 November 2020, from 6-7:30pm. Ellliot Colburn MP of the Petitions Committee, will open the debate.
Research Briefing
This paper covers some of the most frequently asked questions on cycling, walking and micro-mobility policy of interest to MPs and their staff.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall Debate on "The Work of the Jet Zero Council" is scheduled for 2.30pm on Wednesday 14 October 2020.
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