Nuclear energy in Wales
Welsh Affairs Committee
Closed
Inquiry
The Welsh Affairs Committee has launched an inquiry looking at Nuclear energy in Wales . It will consider Wales’ role in the UK Government’s nuclear ambitions, the economic impact of a new nuclear power station at Wylfa and the development of nuclear technologies, such as small modular reactors. Read inquiry …
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9
Recommendations
8
Conclusions
2
Reports
5
Oral sessions
5
Events
Activity timeline 14 events
7 Jul
2023
2023
7 Jul
2023
2023
3 May
2023
2023
Report published
3 May
2023
2023
Report published
22 Feb
2023
2023
Oral evidence
22 Feb
2023
2023
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 16, Palace of Westminster
25 Jan
2023
2023
Oral evidence
25 Jan
2023
2023
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 5, Palace of Westminster
14 Dec
2022
2022
Oral evidence
14 Dec
2022
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 16, Palace of Westminster
16 Nov
2022
2022
Oral evidence
16 Nov
2022
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
Oral evidence sessions 5 sessions
22 Feb 2023
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Alan Raymant · Cwmni Egino
Kiera Harper · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Rt Hon David TC Davies MP · Office of the Secretary of State for Wales
Rt Hon Graham Stuart MP · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Simon Bowen · Great British Nuclear
25 Jan 2023
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Alastair Evans · Rolls Royce SMR
Ivan Baldwin · Bechtel
Mark Salisbury · Rolls -Royce SMR
Rory O'Neill · Westinghouse
14 Dec 2022
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Beccy Pleasant · Nuclear Skills Strategy Group
Daniel Maney · Prospect
Jasbir Sidhu · Nuclear Institute
Professor Bill Lee · Bangor University
16 Nov 2022
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Darryl Murphy · Aviva Investors
Julia Pyke · Sizewell C
Tom Greatrex · Nuclear Industry Association
19 Oct 2022
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Dr Doug Parr · Greenpeace UK
Dr Michael Bluck · Imperial College London
Dr William Bodel · Dalton Nuclear Institute, University of Manchester
Linda Rogers · PAWB (People Against Wylfa B)
Neil Crumpton · PAWB (People Against Wylfa B)
Professor Adrian Bull · Dalton Nuclear Institute, University of Manchester
Reports 2 reports · click to expand
| Title | HC No. | Published | Items | Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third Report - Nuclear energy in Wales | HC 240 | 3 May 2023 | 17 | Responded |
| Ynni Niwclear yng Nghymru - Crynodeb | HC 240 | 3 May 2023 | 0 | Responded |
Recommendations & Conclusions
2 results
4
Recommendation
Rejected
Third Report - Nuclear energy in W…
Encourage Hitachi to sell Wylfa Newydd site or join a consortium for future nuclear development.
Given that the land at Wylfa Newydd is owned by Hitachi, it is unclear what the current state of play is at the site. If there is to be new nuclear at Wylfa, the issue of ownership of the land …
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Government Response
The government rejects the specific recommendation to encourage Hitachi to sell or join a consortium, stating that any decision to sell the Wylfa Newydd site is a commercial one for Hitachi. They confirm ongoing dialogue with site owners and that Great British Nuclear will work on broader access to potential sites, while also developing a new National Policy Statement for future nuclear deployment.
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Conclusion
Rejected
Third Report - Nuclear energy in W…
Require developers of new nuclear projects in Wales to meet minimum local content levels.
The contribution of businesses based in Wales to current nuclear developments at Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C demonstrates that, at least in part, the skills and supply chains for such projects are available in Wales. There should be investment …
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Government Response
The government rejects placing a requirement for minimum local content, stating that local and UK content in supply chains is a commercial decision for developers. It highlights that strengthening domestic capabilities is a high priority and welcomes companies supporting local regions, citing EDF's spending at Hinkley Point C.
Wales Office
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