Nuclear Power Stations

(asked on 8th July 2014) - View Source

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what security evaluation he has made of the proposed designs of the reactors and spent nuclear fuel for small modular reactor nuclear power plants.


Answered by
Michael Fallon Portrait
Michael Fallon
This question was answered on 14th July 2014

The Government is in the early stages of its consideration of small modular reactors (SMRs) and is awaiting the outcome of a feasibility study, led by the National Nuclear Laboratory with the support of a consortium formed from industry. The study will make initial recommendations on the economic, technical and commercial case for SMRs, and will inform the evidence base for any further development or action.

Should industry or any other body propose to deploy an SMR in the UK then the independent regulators will ensure compliance of the design with safety, security and environmental legislation.

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