Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 116673

Nuclear Regulatory Review

Tabled: 27 February 2026
Answered: 9 March 2026

Question

Shaun Davies

LabourTelford

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that the implementation of the the recommendations of the 2025 Nuclear Regulatory Review complies with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2

Answer

Michael Shanks
The Taskforce recommendations on the environment seek to deliver better environmental outcomes compared with the existing regime, through a simpler regime which is less burdensome and disruptive for nuclear projects. We will present a full implementation ...

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