Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 68067

Nuclear Reactors

Tabled: 15 July 2025
Answered: 23 July 2025

Question

Nick Timothy

ConservativeWest Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the deployment of advanced modular reactors in the UK on the (a) economy, (b) industry and (c) environment.

Answer

Michael Shanks
Advanced Modular Reactors could support energy-intensive industries by providing scalable, low-carbon energy to industrial consumers. These reactors could be well-suited for hard-to-decarbonise sectors, helping the UK achieve its growth mission and clean ...

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