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Written question asked by Lord Sikka (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 May 2025. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Monday, 19 May 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Nuclear Reactors: Thorium

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what investment they have made or intend to make in thorium-based nuclear energy technology.

Answer

There are currently no funded projects specifically for thorium-based nuclear technologies. Potential for future investment will be subject to the Spending Review and the scope of future R&D schemes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7284
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Finance Nuclear reactors Thorium
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk