Overview

This bill mandates the UK government to create and regularly update a strategy for recycling decommissioned Royal Navy nuclear submarines. It also requires public consultation on expanding the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority's powers to include this task and annual reporting on the estimated taxpayer cost.

Description

The Nuclear Submarine Recycling (Reporting) Bill introduces several key requirements:

• Recycling Strategy: The Secretary of State must develop a comprehensive strategy for recycling out-of-service Royal Navy nuclear submarines, including a timetable for each vessel. This strategy, along with annual progress reports, must be presented to Parliament.
• Consultation on Decommissioning Powers: A public consultation is required on extending the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority's powers (under the Energy Act 2004) to encompass the recycling of nuclear submarines. A report on the consultation and the government's response will be submitted to Parliament.
• Taxpayer Liability Estimates: The government must provide annual estimates of the taxpayer's financial responsibility associated with the decommissioning and recycling of these submarines to Parliament.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't specify exact figures for government spending. However, it mandates the government to provide annual estimates of the taxpayer liability for the decommissioning and recycling of Royal Navy nuclear submarines. The actual cost will depend on the strategy adopted and the implementation of the recycling process.

Groups Affected

• UK Government: Responsible for developing and implementing the recycling strategy, conducting the public consultation, and providing annual reports and cost estimates to Parliament.
• Royal Navy: Will be directly involved in the decommissioning and eventual disposal of their submarines.
• Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA): May see an expansion of its responsibilities and workload if its powers are extended.
• Taxpayers: Will bear the financial burden of the recycling process, the amount of which will be estimated annually.
• Public: Will have the opportunity to participate in a public consultation on the expansion of the NDA’s powers.

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