Question follow-through · 14974

Nuclear Power: Investment

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that investment in the civil nuclear sector supports the long-term resilience of the UK's wider nuclear skills base.

answeredDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
1 Jul 2026
Target answer date
6 Jul 2026
Answer
10 Jul 2026 · 9 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 1 Jul 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that investment in the civil nuclear sector supports the long-term resilience of the UK's wider nuclear skills base.

  2. 6 Jul 2026

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  3. 10 Jul 2026

    Answer published

    Government’s commitment and investment in the civil nuclear sector provides greater certainty to industry, which supports recruitment and workforce development, Long-term resilience of the UK’s wider nuclear skills base is strengthened through delivery of...

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Nuclear Power: Job Creation

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