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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 June 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Defence Nuclear Enterprise

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 11 June 2026 to question 7775 on Defence Nuclear Enterprise, what is the a) whole life cost, b) 2025/26 cost and c) 2026/27 budget for the Nuclear Fuels Programme.

Answer

As the Nuclear Fuels Programme remains in its early development phase, it is too early to provide an accurate whole lift cost estimate. We are continuing to work with industry to develop options for the programme’s delivery and these options will then inform the estimated costs.

The cost of the programme in 2025/26 was around £19.5 million. The 2026/27 budget is subject to cross-government approvals in the usual way.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11263
Session
2026-27
Related items
Defence Nuclear Enterprise
Thursday, 11 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Defence Nuclear Enterprise
Link
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