House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Direction to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority in respect of the Hunterston B Nuclear Site
24 February 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Proposed by Ed Miliband Lab Doncaster North
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The UK Government has given a designation direction to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority regarding the Hunterston B nuclear site.
- This direction reaffirms the NDA's responsibility for the decommissioning and cleanup of the Hunterston B site.
- The action is taken in conjunction with Scottish Ministers and with the consent of relevant organisations under the Energy Act 2004.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the designation direction given by the UK Government to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) regarding the Hunterston B nuclear site.
Action requested
The minister has laid down a designation direction, reaffirming NDA’s responsibility for decommissioning and cleaning up the Hunterston B nuclear site. This action is taken in conjunction with Scottish Ministers and with the consent of relevant organisations under the Energy Act 2004.
Key facts
- The designation direction triggers NDA's powers under the Energy Act 2004.
- It marks the first Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor site transferring to Government for decommissioning.
- The process involves consent from EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Limited and Nuclear Restoration Services.