Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 66235
Radioisotopes
Tabled: 9 July 2025
Answered: 17 July 2025
Question
Liz Saville Roberts
Plaid Cymru — Dwyfor Meirionnydd
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, which Minister is responsible for non-power generating nuclear facilities used for (a) research and (b) the production of healthcare-related materials.
Answer
Michael ShanksAs interim Minister for nuclear, I am responsible for the regulation of non-power generating nuclear facilities for civil nuclear fission research and development within DESNZ. Other Departments may hold responsibility for non-power generating nuclear facilities depending on the use case. The responsibility for the production of healthcare-related materials sits with the Department of Health and Social Care.