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Nuclear Regulatory Review

Asked by Liz JarvisLiberal DemocratDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 23 January 2026UIN 106195

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has assessed the potential impact of the recommendations in the Nuclear Regulatory Review, including proposals to amend the Habitats Regulations on the environment.

Answered by Michael Shanks

At Budget the Chancellor confirmed that government endorses the report’s approach and accepts the principles of all recommendations it set out.

We will present a full implementation plan by the end of February 2026, taking account of our international obligations, national security considerations, and planning, environmental and court processes.

We will undertake the appropriate impact assessments at the relevant stages of any proposed changes.

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