Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to paragraph 1.38 of the Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021, what companies he (a) has had discussions and (b) plans to have discussions with on the £1.7 billion allocated to enabling a large-scale nuclear plant to achieve a final investment decision this Parliament.

At the Spending Review, the Chancellor announced that £1.7 billion has been allocated to enabling a large-scale nuclear plant to achieve a final investment decision this Parliament, subject to value for money and approvals. Details of any meetings with companies regarding funding are commercially sensitive. The government remains in active negotiations with EDF over the Sizewell C project.