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Radioactive Materials: Storage

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what his policy is on local (a) consent and (b) support for radioactive storage facilities.

answeredDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
11 Nov 2025
Target answer date
13 Nov 2025
Answer
19 Nov 2025 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 11 Nov 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what his policy is on local (a) consent and (b) support for radioactive storage facilities.

  2. 13 Nov 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 19 Nov 2025

    Answer published

    The UK Government’s policy states that nuclear operators’ proposed programmes and plans for the management and disposal of radioactive waste should be developed by including wide stakeholder engagement. This should include local authorities and communitie...

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