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Small Modular Reactors: Construction

Commons · Question 34977 · Tabled 3 Mar 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 11 Mar 2025

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Asked by Nick Timothy

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help remove barriers to the development of Small Modular Reactors.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 11 Mar 2025

The Government recognises that Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) could play an important role helping the UK achieve energy security and clean power while securing thousands of good, skilled jobs.The Department has supported development of SMRs through the Ad...