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Written question asked by Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru) on Wednesday, 9 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 July 2025. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Thursday, 17 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Radioisotopes

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, which Minister is responsible for non-power generating nuclear facilities used for (a) research and (b) the production of healthcare-related materials.

Answer

As interim Minister for nuclear, I am responsible for the regulation of non-power generating nuclear facilities for civil nuclear fission research and development within DESNZ. Other Departments may hold responsibility for non-power generating nuclear facilities depending on the use case. The responsibility for the production of healthcare-related materials sits with the Department of Health and Social Care.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
66235
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Departmental responsibilities Production Radioisotopes Research
Link
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