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Fossil Fuels: International Cooperation

Asked by Claire HannaSocial Democratic & Labour PartyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 24 March 2026UIN 120944

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of the UK becoming a signatory to the Fossil Fuels Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Answered by Katie White

The UK has not endorsed the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, but we will keep the potential for such initiatives under review. We are committed to working with all alliances where our interests align in delivering the outcomes of the Paris Agreement.

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