To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give consideration to extending the review of road transport fuels which he has asked Professor Julia King and Sir Nicholas Stern to conduct to include an evaluation of alternatives to kerosene air transport fuel. (130004)

The review will focus on road transport fuels and technologies. The Government’s objective is to ensure that aviation is included within the EU emissions trading scheme as soon as possible, but in addition the Government will continue to explore areas where support may be appropriate in the development of alternative aviation fuels.