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Written question asked by Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru) on Monday, 15 September 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 September 2025. It was answered by Lord Vallance of Balham (Labour) on Monday, 29 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Nuclear Power

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government which nuclear sites that have been in the process of decommissioning are being considered for new nuclear projects, including radioisotope production, as set out in the Interim Report 2025 of the Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce, published on 11 August.

Answer

The Government is designating a new National Policy Statement for nuclear energy generation, EN-7, which will empower developers to identify suitable sites for new nuclear projects using a robust set of siting criteria.

Separately, last year Great British Energy - Nuclear acquired the Oldbury and Wylfa sites. No decisions have yet been taken on specific projects at these sites. Any nuclear project would require development consent, subject to EN-7 once designated.

The Government is also aware of developer or community interest in nuclear projects at several other sites, including those being decommissioned. These include Pioneer Park (Moorside), Trawsfynydd (via Cwmni Egino), Hartlepool, and Dungeness.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL10560
Session
2024-26
Related items
National Policy Statement for Nuclear Energy Generation (EN-7)
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Unprinted papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Nuclear power
Link
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