Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 31873

Fossil Fuels

Tabled: 21 February 2025
Answered: 3 March 2025

Question

Yasmin Qureshi

LabourBolton South and Walkden

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of pursuing an international Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Answer

Kerry McCarthy
To date, the UK has not endorsed any specific treaty on fossil fuels, but will keep this under review. We are committed to working with all international counterparts to transition away from fossil fuels, in line with the UK’s domestic and international c...

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