Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee
17 June 2026
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Fifth Delegated Legislation Committee House of Commons
00:04 - 00:13
Speaker 1
Order, order. The draft Nuclear Safeguards (EU Exit and Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. I call the Minister to move the motion.
00:13 - 02:25
Speaker 2
I beg to move that the Committee considers the draft Nuclear Safeguards (EU Exit and Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which were laid before the House on the 23rd of April 2026. Today, I will set out the purpose of nuclear safeguards and explain the proposed amendments to the Nuclear Safeguards Regulations (NSR) 19. These amendments are about improving how the UK's safeguard regime works, making it clearer, more practical to operate, and more effective, and making our expectations and requirements of nuclear operators clear. It's also about aligning more closely with our international allies, including the United States, on this critical industry. Nuclear safeguards are vital for non-proliferation.
They help to show the International Atomic Energy Agency and the international community that civil nuclear material is being used as intended and not being diverted into military or weapons programs. The International Atomic Energy Agency's international safeguards system has a strong track record in preventing nuclear proliferation. Safeguards are a vital part of the global nuclear energy system alongside safety and security and have helped build confidence in international nuclear trade and cooperation. For almost 50 years, the UK has been committed to meeting our international obligations and supporting international nuclear safeguards. Having a robust domestic safeguards regime matters, not just for the UK, but for the whole international community.
It sends a clear message to the world that the UK takes its responsibilities as a nuclear state seriously. It shows that we're acting in line with implementation of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Treaty (NPT). Nuclear safeguards are vital for a successful civil nuclear industry. Our domestic safeguards regime, which has been in place since the UK left the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) in 2020, has an important role in both operations and trade, helping deliver growth, jobs, and clean energy. Following Brexit, the Nuclear Safeguards (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 set out the legal framework and obligations for us to continue to meet our commitments.
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