Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 113102

Nuclear Power: Planning

Tabled: 12 February 2026
Answered: 27 February 2026

Question

Sir James Cleverly

Conservative — Braintree

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

Answer

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.