Bishop of Norwich asks about government plans to withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty

The Bishop of Norwich received the following written answer on 26th February 2024:

The Lord Bishop of Norwich asked His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty.

Lord Callanan (Con, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero): On 22 February 2024, the UK announced it is withdrawing from the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT). The UK will now initiate the process to withdraw from the ECT. The UK is required to give a one-year notification of withdrawal, removing Treaty protections for new investments made after this period.

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