The report states that "The potential of fusion to contribute as a major component of the future global energy system is sufficiently large that it should be pursued in the UK." It says, "It (fusion) needs continued funding for the long term, even when difficult financial choices are being made." It states, "The UK should continue to contribute to world-class research and international leadership in both MCF (magnetic confinement fusion) and ICF (inertial confinement fusion), particularly developing the technology pathway."

The report says that the EPSRC "will develop a long term base funding mechanism for magnetic confinement fusion as part of the energy programme." It says that for ICF, "the HiPeR project should continue to develop its business case and there should be a parallel document that clearly details the UK specific proposed activity and costs. When ready this should undergo an independent technical review."

Links to the full report and related material are posted at http://fire.pppl.gov