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Nuclear Reactors: Derby

Commons · Question 22786 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 7 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 30 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what progress he has made in expanding nuclear reactor core manufacturing capabilities at Raynesway in Derby.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 7 Sep 2026

Through the Core Production Capability and Submarine Build Modernisation programmes, we are expanding capability at Raynesway by modernising/upgrading manufacturing facilities and growing the workforce. Upgrades required to support Dreadnought reactor cor...