Question to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what changes have been made to the export control licensing regime for nuclear-related exports following the Nuclear Regulatory Review and the Government’s response, Building our Nuclear Nation.

This department took an action from the Nuclear Regulatory Review to where appropriate, issue longer term licences and to nominate a single point of contact. We have completed both of these actions.

HM Government takes its export control responsibilities seriously and operates a robust, transparent regime supporting UK prosperity and national and global security.

The Nuclear Regulatory Review did not alter the UK’s international obligations on nuclear non-proliferation or controls governing specified nuclear-related goods, software and technology. The Government’s response recognised the importance of maintaining an effective and proportionate regulatory framework.

Accordingly, the Department committed to issuing longer-term licences where appropriate and nominating a single point of contact for exporters. Both actions have been completed, supporting civil nuclear growth while maintaining the UK’s high standards of safety, security, non-proliferation and regulatory oversight.