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Nuclear Reactors

Commons · Question 68067 · Tabled 15 Jul 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 23 Jul 2025

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Asked by Nick Timothy

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

Answered by Michael Shanks, 23 Jul 2025

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 ...