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Nuclear Reactors

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support the development of advanced modular reactors.

answeredDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Answering body
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
7 Oct 2024
Target answer date
9 Oct 2024
Answer
15 Oct 2024 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 7 Oct 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support the development of advanced modular reactors.

  2. 9 Oct 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 15 Oct 2024

    Answer published

    Advanced Modular Reactors have the potential to help tackle hard-to-abate emissions in energy intensive industries. The Government continues to fund research and innovation to develop High Temperature Gas Reactor technology and their advanced fuels throug...

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Official data retrieved 27 Sept 2026.

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