Nuclear

1.The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee published a report on the draft National Policy Statement for Geological Disposal Infrastructure.

1. French nuclear sector organisations established he French Nuclear Energy Industry Group (GIFEN).

1. The Government published a plan to realise the wider benefits of Hinkley Point C.

1. The Government’s latest Brexit white paper outlined how it envisages a post-Brexit UK-EU nuclear relationship.

House of Lords to Examine if the Office For Nuclear Regulation is ready for Brexit.

1. The Government announced a sector deal for the nuclear industry.

1. The National Audit Office published a report into the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority’s progress at Sellafield.

1. The Government appointed new board members to the UK Atomic Energy Authority.

1. Lorraine Baldry OBE was announced as the new Chair of Sellafield LTD. 

1. Lord Henley, The Lords lead on Beis issues, confirmed in a written answer that no formal meetings have yet taken place on the nature of the future relationship with Euratom but that the European Commission is aware that the UK’s objective is to achieve a close association with Euratom.