Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 5638

Nuclear Power: Regulation

Tabled: 12 September 2024
Answered: 11 October 2024

Question

Andrew Bowie

ConservativeWest Aberdeenshire and Kincardine

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department is taking steps to streamline regulatory approval processes for new nuclear projects.

Answer

Michael Shanks
The UK has an enabling, robust and rigorous energy regulatory regime. The Government is taking steps towards speeding up and streamlining the planning process and will continue to work with the regulators to understand the potential for additional streaml...

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