Oral QuestionDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

Whether he plans to support the development of fusion power plants connected to the grid.

Tabled: 6 November 2024Answered: 12 November 2024

Asked by

Jo White

LabourBassetlaw

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Kerry McCarthy)

We agree that fusion could be a globally transformative green energy solution. The UK Government’s fusion programme continues to lead the world in the development of fusion energy, and our ambition is to continue to do so.