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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 September 2025. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 September 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Defence: Nuclear Fuels

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, CP 1337, published on 23 June 2025, what progress he has made on re-establishing a nuclear fuel cycle for defence reactor fuel.

Answer

The Nuclear Fuels programme is in its early development phase and we are currently working with industry to develop options for its delivery. These options will inform the timescales for completion.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
74105
Session
2024-26
Related items
The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy
Monday, 23 June 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Nuclear Fuels
Friday, 17 October 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Defence Nuclear fuels
Link
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