Source · Select Committees · Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Recommendation 11
11
Acknowledged
Government must consider proposals for a diverse fleet of reactors for future energy needs.
Conclusion
Looking beyond EN-7, the Government will need to start considering proposals for a more diverse fleet of reactors with different benefits and risks. A future NPS might, for certain technologies, need to disapply criteria or introduce entirely new ones. (Conclusion, Paragraph 38) 25
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The government notes the committee's conclusion about a future NPS needing to accommodate diverse reactor technologies and include technology-specific criteria. It states it is open to exploring these opportunities and will continue engagement with industry and experts.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government · verbatim extract
Acknowledged
Answered below in response to recommendation 12.
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