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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Machinery of Government

12 November 2020 · Prime Minister

Proposed by Boris Johnson Con Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Agriculture & Rural AffairsEnergyEnvironment

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At a glance

Key points

  • The responsibility for Justifying Authority for new nuclear power has been transferred.
  • The transfer occurred on 6 October 2020.
  • The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs now holds this responsibility.

Issue summary

The statement addresses a change in responsibility for Justifying Authority for new nuclear power.

Action requested

The transfer of responsibility from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs took place on 6 October 2020.

Key facts

  • Transfer date: 6 October 2020.
  • Transferring department: Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
  • Receiving department: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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