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Written question asked by Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 January 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Nuclear Power: Environment Protection

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has considered the impact of recommendations 11,12 and 19 of the Nuclear Regulatory Review 2025 on progress towards achieving the Government’s nature recovery targets set under the Environment Act 2021.

Answer

We will present a full government response and implementation plan soon, taking account of our national security considerations, and planning, environmental and court processes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
105496
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Environment protection Nuclear power
Legislation
Environment Act 2021
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk