Withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty (No. 2)

Early day motion 447, tabled 29 February 2024 by Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 11 members.

That this House welcomes the UK’s withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty; regrets that the UK has lagged behind nine EU member states including France, Germany, Spain and Italy in withdrawing; recognises the need for a new global framework to incentivise global investment in the renewable energy sector to meet global targets to reduce emissions and reach net zero; and calls on the Government to back a new framework replacement Renewables Treaty to drive innovation, cooperation and the greater adoption of renewable energy.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Scottish National Party 2, Green 1, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.