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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Publication of the draft National Policy Statement for Fusion Energy Generation EN-8

08 June 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Proposed by Michael Shanks Lab Rutherglen

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Key points

  • The draft National Policy Statement for Fusion Energy Generation EN-8 has been laid before Parliament.
  • Scrutiny of the draft EN-8 will continue until November 30th.
  • A public consultation will run concurrently with the scrutiny period.

Issue summary

The statement is about the publication of a draft National Policy Statement (NPS) for Fusion Energy Generation in the UK.

Action requested

The draft NPS, EN-8, has been laid before Parliament and will undergo scrutiny until November 30th. Following this period, a public consultation will run alongside it, after which EN-8 will be finalized and laid again for approval by resolution or deemed consent by the House of Commons.

Key facts

  • Draft National Policy Statement (NPS) for Fusion Energy Generation (EN-8) has been published.
  • The draft supports the UK's long-term energy security, zero carbon energy delivery, economic growth, and job creation.
  • It aims to ensure a clear planning framework to support future fusion projects in England and Wales.
  • EN-8 does not identify specific sites for fusion infrastructure and is technology-neutral.
  • Parliamentary scrutiny period runs until November 30th.
  • Public consultation will run alongside the Parliamentary process.
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