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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and Nuclear Transport Solutions Project

14 May 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Proposed by Michael Shanks Lab Rutherglen

EnergyForeign Affairs

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At a glance

Key points

  • Lord Vallance laid a Departmental Minute before Parliament concerning a contingent liability exceeding 300,000 for a nuclear material transportation project.
  • The project involves the transport of legacy civil nuclear material from Venezuela to the United States.
  • The statement outlines the completion of the UK's role in the transportation project and the approval of an indemnity by the Treasury.

Issue summary

Lord Vallance has laid before Parliament a Departmental Minute regarding a contingent liability exceeding £300,000 for a nuclear material transportation project from Venezuela to the US.

Action requested

The statement describes the completion of the UK's involvement in assisting with the transport of legacy civil nuclear material from Venezuela to the US and outlines the circumstances under which an indemnity was approved by the Treasury.

Key facts

  • The contingent liability allows the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and Nuclear Transport Solutions to carry out a project.
  • The maximum potential liability is capped at £10 billion.
  • NTS operates a unique maritime transport capability with no significant safety incidents over half a century.
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