Written question asked by Peter Lamb (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 16 May 2025. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Thursday, 22 May 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Nuclear Reactors: Thorium
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of developing thorium-based molten salt reactors in the UK.
- Answer
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Nuclear is a key part of the government's national mission to be a clean energy superpower. The government believes that Advanced Nuclear Technologies (ANTs) could play an important role in helping the UK achieve energy security and clean power while securing thousands of good, skilled jobs.
DESNZ is aware of and monitors the progress of a wide range of advanced reactors in design development by companies around the world, including Thorium Molten Salt reactors.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 52539
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Nuclear reactors Thorium
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- 2025-09-05 22:43:16 +0100
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