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

To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they expect to announce the result of the competition for small modular nuclear reactors.

Phase one of the small modular reactor (SMR) competition remains underway. The focus of phase one is engagement with industry, with all eligible participants given the opportunity to engage with government to help inform policy development. Phase one does not involve the down-selection of a reactor design. We will provide further information on the next steps for the SMR competition in due course.