Week 1 November 2011
Week 1 1-11 November 2011 Parliamentary and Government News
Contents:
SASIG 2011/12 Meeting Date
Friday 24 February 2012
Central Government and Agencies
Urgent action needed by Mayor to improve London’s air quality, says Greater London Assembly
UK’s international shipping emissions should be included in climate targets
Airport growth forecasts published by Government – and widely refuted
Westminster Committees
Transport Select Committee – Good case for high-speed rail to run to Birmingham and beyond
House of Commons Questions
Jamieson, C. – Implications for Scottish businesses and travellers of bmi sale to BA
Lopresti, J. – Departmental responsibilities and success of major scheme bid for Bristol
Wilson, R.- Heathrow rail access
Wright, I.- Effect of airports policy on economic growth
House of Lords
Baroness Gibson – Purpose and collection of Air Passenger Duty (APD)
Baroness Gibson – Support for UK aviation sector during economic downturn
Baroness Gibson – Aviation’s contribution to infrastructure and economic growth
Week 2 November 2011
Week 2 12-18 November 2011 Parliamentary and Government News
Contents:
SASIG 2011/12 Meeting Date
Friday 24 February 2012
Central Government and Agencies
Government responds to Committee’s call for clearer definition of sustainable development
DCLG: A plain English guide to the Localism Bill
Westminster Debates and Legislation
MPs debate aviation industry and future aviation strategy
Lords debate rail and air transport in London and the regions
Westminster Committees
House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee 9th Report ‘Air Quality: a follow-up Volume I & II’
House of Commons Questions
Buckland, R. – Monitoring capacity of transport infrastructure
Howell, J. – Third runway at Heathrow Airport
House of Lords
Viscount Waverley – New airport in the Thames estuary
Week 3 November 2011
Week 3 19-25 November 2011 Parliamentary and Government News
Contents:
SASIG 2011/12 Meeting Date
Friday 24 February 2012
Central Government and Agencies
Draft Civil Aviation Bill published
Westminster Committees
Energy and Climate Change Committee warns Chancellor to not bow to pressure over APD
Environmental Audit Committee claims Government putting lives at risk over air pollution
House of Commons Questions
Donohoe, B. – Abolition of Air Passenger Duty (APD)
Rosindell, A. – Future of Air Passenger Duty (APD)
Donohoe, B. – Exemption from Air Passenger Duty (APD) once EU ETS is operational
Smith, H.; Donohoe, B.; & Rosindell, A. – Reducing regulation in the aviation sector
Donohoe, B. – Chambers of Commerce report on aviation
Connarty, M. – Aviation’s role in supporting business
Goldsmith, Z. – The frequency of operational freedoms trials at Heathrow
Hamilton, D. – Possible sale of BMI
Fitzpatrick, J. – Sustainable aviation policy framework
Fitzpatrick, J. – Domestic flights services between Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Heathrow
Fitzpatrick, J. – International connections via Heathrow for flights from Aberdeen and Edinburgh
Bone, P. – Aviation pollution
Week 4 November 2011
Week 4 26 November- 2 December 2011 Parliamentary and Government News
Contents:
SASIG 2011/12 Meeting Date
Friday 24 February 2012
Central Government and Agencies
Autumn Statement delivered by Chancellor
Defra confirms review of impact of EU Directives on development
Westminster Debate
MPs debate Winter 2010 transport disruption
House of Commons News
Rutley, D responds to the Autumn Statement
House of Commons report ‘Aviation: proposals for an airport in the Thames estuary, 1945-2011’
House of Commons Questions
Fitzpatrick, J. – Scottish air services
Greatrex, T. – Heathrow to Belfast air route
Fitzpatrick, J. – Heathrow Airport (slot allocations)
Connarty, M. – Air Passenger Duty (APD) revenue
Connarty, M. – Changes in Air Passenger Duty (APD)
Donohoe, B. & Smith, H – Improving business through supporting aviation
Wayne, D & Fitzpatrick, J. – Airline competition and slot allocation at Heathrow