Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 119(11)),

Risks and Safety Assessments on Nuclear Power Plants

That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 14400/12, a Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the comprehensive risks and safety assessments (“stress tests”) of nuclear power plants in the European Union and related activities; agrees with the Government that there is a need to ensure that a robust EU nuclear safety regime is in place; and supports the Government’s view that any changes to the current regime should be evidence based to ensure that they are proportionate to the risks they aim to address and do not result in a shift of competence away from Member States.—(Anne Milton.)

Question agreed to.