Written questions

Nuclear Fusion and Nuclear Power: Innovation

2026-06-17 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · 11134 · Official question

Mike Wood

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of alignment with EU Single Electricity Market regulations on the ability of the UK to innovate on commercial nuclear (a) fission and (b) f

Answer

The detailed scope of alignment will be determined through negotiations. The Secretary of State’s priority is to drive delivery in the sector, including through the Government’s approach to nuclear fission-taking a Final Investment Decision on Sizewell C,...