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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Defence Nuclear Enterprise

06 November 2024 · Ministry of Defence

Proposed by John Healey Lab Rawmarsh and Conisbrough

Defence

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK is exploring options to re-establish a nuclear fuel cycle for reactor fuel for defence purposes.
  • The Government is engaging with industry to develop options for delivering this requirement.
  • The UK will adhere to international obligations such as the NPT and the voluntary moratorium on fissile material production.

Issue summary

The UK is exploring options to re-establish a nuclear fuel cycle for reactor fuel for defence purposes as part of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise.

Action requested

The Government is engaging with industry to develop options for delivering this requirement and will adhere to international obligations such as the NPT and the voluntary moratorium on fissile material production.

Key facts

  • The UK is committed to modernising defence nuclear fuel production.
  • Engagement with industry has commenced to explore options.
  • The programme will comply with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
  • The UK adheres to a voluntary moratorium established in 1995 on fissile material production for weapons or other nuclear explosive devices.
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