Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 2157

Nuclear Power Stations

Tabled: 29 July 2024
Answered: 2 September 2024

Question

Josh MacAlister

LabourWhitehaven and Workington

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether access to existing nuclear expertise is considered in siting decisions for new nuclear power plants.

Answer

Michael Shanks
A new nuclear National Policy Statement (EN-7) is being developed which will provide updated planning guidance and set out any specific assessment criteria for the siting of new nuclear power stations.