28th Report - Decommissioning Sellafield
Select Committee
Public Accounts Committee
HC 363
4 June 2025
Government Response (AI assessment · 31 of 32 classified)
Accepted
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Conclusions (2) Observations and findings — click to expand
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
DESNZ told us that it nevertheless believes that “there is some tangible evidence on improvement” and that “the overall direction of travel on project delivery is improving at the site”.36 Four of the five major projects which have been approved since 2018 are on track to be completed in line …
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the positive progress in major project delivery at Sellafield, referencing the NAO report and the positive contributions of the Programme and Project Partners (PPP) model.
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
We asked the witnesses to explain what has led to the apparent improvement in how projects are now being delivered. Sellafield Ltd told us that it was now delivering its largest projects in a new way, which it calls ‘Programme and Project Partners’ (PPP). Under this model, it works closely …
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the positive progress in major project delivery at Sellafield, referencing the NAO report and the positive contributions of the Programme and Project Partners (PPP) model.