Written question asked by Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Monday, 27 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Foreign Investment: Dispute Resolution
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how the Government aligns its climate commitments with continued support for investor–state dispute settlement provisions in bilateral investment treaties where such provisions may affect fossil fuel transition policies in partner countries.
- Answer
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The UK draws on the full range of investment commitments and international best practice in our international investment agreements to promote growth, deliver our clean energy goals, and continue to uphold the UK’s right to regulate.
Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) provides an independent means to resolve disputes with states where investors believe they have experienced arbitrary, discriminatory or unfair treatment or expropriation without compensation. ISDS does not remove governments’ right to regulate in the public interest, including with respect to the environment.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 129164
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Environment protection Foreign investment Fossil fuels Dispute resolution
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- 2026-04-27 18:13:20 +0100
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