Lords debates new nuclear energy proposals
22 May 2025
On Wednesday 21 May, members of the House of Lords debated the government's National Policy Statement for Nuclear Energy Generation.
Debate
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour), Minister of State at the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, put forward the debate and responded on behalf of the government.
This was a general debate. During debates, members put their experience to good use to discuss current issues and draw the government's attention to concerns.
Members speaking
Members speaking in the debate included:
- Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist (Conservative), independent consultant for nuclear technology company Terrestrial Energy Inc.
- Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour), consultant with the Nuclear Threat Initiative
- Lord Ravensdale (Crossbench), chief engineer at infrastructure and clean energy company AtkinsRéalis
- Earl Russell (Liberal Democrats), board member and director of the Water Retail Company Ltd.
Get involved
Watch and read the debate
Catch up on Parliament TV or read the Lords Hansard transcript .
Explore background information
- Read about the debate in the House of Lords Library briefing.
- Find out more on the National Policy Statement for Nuclear Energy Generation [external website].
- Learn how the House of Lords checks and challenges government.
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