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Jim Shannon

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Ministry of Defence: Palantir Contracts
Tuesday 10th February 2026

(4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. Jim, you were not here—you have just appeared—and the problem is that I think you missed the first part of the question. [Interruption.] Do not worry, Jim—just get on with it!

Jim Shannon Portrait Jim Shannon
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I thank the Secretary of State and I know he is interested in small modular reactor schemes, which we are very interested in having in Northern Ireland. The shadow Secretary of State has also giving a commitment to them. Can I please ask the Secretary of State what discussion he has had with the Northern Ireland Assembly—Gordon Lyons, in particular—to ensure that we can also benefit?

Ed Miliband Portrait Ed Miliband
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Obviously, this is devolved to the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive, but I think the hon. Gentleman makes an important point. Throughout the United Kingdom, there is huge potential for SMRs. This is the technology of the future, and it can play a really important role in our energy mix across the UK.

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