Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of management of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority in response to the judgement arising from Energy Solutions EU Limited and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority of 29 July 2016; and if he will make a statement.

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is Government’s primary assurance body providing challenge and oversight of the site’s major projects and procurements. Government monitors the NDA closely to hold it to account, ensure it is delivering high quality work and that it is value for money.

The NDA has sought leave to appeal the 29 July judgement. It is therefore not appropriate for the Government to comment further.