Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 17 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2025 (named day). It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Radioactive Waste
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what progress has been made on identifying a location for a geological disposal facility for generational storage of nuclear waste.
- Answer
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A process is underway to identify a suitable site for a geological disposal facility (GDF) in England and Wales. Two areas are currently participating, both in West Cumberland, and site suitability investigations and community engagement activities are well underway in both of these areas. The siting process is consent-based, requiring both a willing host community and suitable geology.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 91305
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Radioactive waste Waste disposal
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- 2025-11-20 12:43:09 +0000
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