Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 89456
Radioactive Materials: Storage
Tabled: 11 November 2025
Answered: 19 November 2025
Question
Sir James Cleverly
Conservative — Braintree
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what his policy is on local (a) consent and (b) support for radioactive storage facilities.
Answer
Michael ShanksThe UK Government’s policy states that nuclear operators’ proposed programmes and plans for the management and disposal of radioactive waste should be developed by including wide stakeholder engagement. This should include local authorities and communitie...
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