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Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 July 2026. It was answered by Andrew Western (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Office for Nuclear Regulation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the number of additional inspectors and specialist staff the Office for Nuclear Regulation will require to deliver its Strategy 2026.

Answer

Based on current demand assumptions, the Office for Nuclear Regulation's (ONR) assessment for financial years 2026/27 and 2027/28 is that delivery of its strategy can be achieved broadly within existing workforce capacity levels.

ONR keeps its workforce requirements under regular review through established workforce planning and performance monitoring arrangements and will respond appropriately should future circumstances indicate a need for additional capacity.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16640
Session
2026-27
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Staff Inspections Office for Nuclear Regulation
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk