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<p>We have taken the step to not publish the Defence Nuclear Safety Regulator's Annual
Assurance Reports as it has been assessed to do so would impact national security.
This step has not prevented the effective management and independent assessment of
the Defence Nuclear Programme being reported to Ministers, nor has it prevented its
duty holders being held to account, but we cannot accept any compromise of our capabilities
in the current security climate.</p><p>The Government recognises that there is legitimate
interest in nuclear safety, but we would not publish information that could be exploited
by potential adversaries, compromising our national security. Overall, the Defence
Nuclear Programme achieves the required standards of nuclear and radiological safety.
The safety of the public, our submarine crews, the defence workforce and the protection
of the environment remain the Department's priority.</p>
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