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Nuclear Power: Warrington North

Asked by Charlotte NicholsLabourDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 17 October 2025UIN 77621

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the contribution of the civil nuclear supply chain in Warrington North constituency to (a) regional and (b) national economic growth.

Answered by Michael Shanks

As evidenced by the inclusion of civil nuclear the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, the government recognises that our nuclear programme is an important driver of regional and national growth. We also recognise the considerable presence of the civil nuclear supply chain in Warrington North, with businesses in the region contributing a range of expertise across the programme.

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