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Nuclear Power: Planning

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 27 February 2026UIN 113102

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of EU non-regression agreements on the ability of the Government to implement planning reform for nuclear power infrastructure, including

Answered by Michael Shanks

Regarding the Nuclear Regulatory Review, we will present a full implementation plan shortly, taking account of our international obligations, national security considerations, and planning, environmental and court processes.

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