Withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty

Early day motion 1279, tabled 7 June 2023 by Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 66 members.

That this House notes the growing number of European countries withdrawing from the Energy Charter Treaty including France, Germany, Spain and Italy; is deeply concerned about the increasing number of legal cases from fossil fuel companies brought against countries introducing climate policy; notes with concern the impact these legal challenges have on the cost and speed of energy transition; further notes that attempts to modernise the Energy Charter Treaty have failed; recognises the need for a new global framework to incentivise global investment in renewable energy sector to meet global targets to reduce emissions and reach Net Zero; and calls on the Government to withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty and back a new framework replacement Renewables Treaty to drive innovation, cooperation and the greater adoption of renewable energy.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 26, Labour 14, Liberal Democrat 12, Independent 4, Labour/Co-operative 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Alba 2, Green 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.