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Developing Countries: Nuclear Power

Asked by Sir Gavin WilliamsonConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 7 April 2025UIN 41400

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of establishing a Western-led initiative to provide nuclear energy infrastructure to the Global South.

Answered by Catherine West

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office monitors international interest in nuclear energy and engages with western partners to understand and discuss this context. We expect nuclear energy to be part of the future energy mix for some countries and support the work done to ensure its safe and secure development.

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