AVIATION AND CLIMATE CHANGE

Early day motion 412, tabled 16 December 2004 by Linda Perham (Labour). Signed by 42 members.

That this House recognises the need to address the growing impact of aviation emissions on climate change; notes that inclusion of the aviation industry in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme in 2008 will encourage research and development into cleaner aviation technology; and welcomes the UK Government's commitment to use its Presidency of the European Union in 2005 to achieve this aim.

Signatures by party: Labour 25, Liberal Democrat 8, Labour/Co-operative 7, Conservative 2.