Source · Select Committees · Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Recommendation 24
24
Accepted
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Continue support for AMR R&D programme and make timely funding decisions to keep pace.
Recommendation
The Government should continue its support for the Advanced Modular Reactor Research, Development and Demonstration programme and ensure that it takes decisions on funding particular technologies and projects without delay, so that it keeps pace with competitors.
Government Response Summary
The government agrees with the recommendation and announced funding in July for Phase B of the Advanced Modular Reactor Research, Development and Demonstration programme, aiming for a demonstration by the early 2030s.
Paragraph Reference:
123
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The Government agrees with the findings from the committee and are working towards accelerating the Advanced Modular Reactor Research, Development and Demonstration programme. In July this year, funding was announced for USNC UK and NNL-JAEA for Phase B of the programme that aims to enable an AMR demonstration by the early 2030s.