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Written question asked by Bradley Thomas (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 February 2026 (named day). It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Energy Supply: China

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the memorandum of understanding with China signed on 17 March 2025 included commitments to share data related to energy supply and demand patterns across the United Kingdom.

Answer

The MoU provides a strong platform for deepening cooperation across the full breadth of our shared energy priorities – from power market reform and system flexibility to carbon capture, utilisation and storage –and creates space for structured exchanges on the UK’s experience transitioning away from coal, enabling both sides to share lessons and support an accelerated, orderly and affordable clean‑energy transition.

There is no presumption that Memoranda of Understanding be made publicly available, a decision that varies from agreement to agreement; indeed, the previous government did not publish the first clean‑energy agreement signed with China in 2015.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
113233
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
China Energy supply Imports
Link
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