Research Briefing
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.
Research Briefing
This paper looks at the recent debate on taxing aviation, in the context of concerns about the structure of air passenger duty (APD), the rates of tax, earlier reforms to APD in the 2014 Budget, and the current Government's consultation on aviation tax launched in March 2021. The development of APD since its introduction is set out in two other Commons Briefing papers (CBP413 & CBP6426).
Insight
This Insight explains how travellers are affected by current restrictions from the start to the end of a journey, and who is involved at each stage.
Debate Pack
On 7 July 2021 at 9.25 am there will be a Westminster Hall Debate on The Future of Regional Airports. This debate will be led by Steve Double MP.
Debate Pack
On 24 June 2021, there will be a Westminster Hall debate 'Support for the Aviation, Tourism and Travel Industries', at 3.15pm
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the Government's Transport decarbonisation plan will take place on Wednesday 16 June 2021 between 9.25-10.55 am
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’.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Union Connectivity Review’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 16 March 2021 . The debate has been initiated by John Lamont MP.
Debate Pack
An Opposition Day debate relating to Covid security at UK borders has been scheduled for Monday 1 February 2021.
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.
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 "The Work of the Jet Zero Council" is scheduled for 2.30pm on Wednesday 14 October 2020.
Insight
This Insight looks at the Wedgetail programme and the role of surveillance aircraft in the RAF.
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