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Nuclear Power: Departmental Responsibilities

Asked by Llinos MediPlaid CymruDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 14 July 2025UIN 66337

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the Government plans to appoint a new Minister with responsibility for nuclear energy.

Answered by Michael Shanks

Yes, in the meantime I am covering nuclear as part of my portfolio. The appointment of Ministers is a matter for my Rt hon Friend the Prime Minister.

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