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Broad consensus exists for new nuclear energy generation to achieve net zero and energy security.
Conclusion
While we have heard dividing evidence on the role that nuclear energy should play in achieving the UK’s net zero targets and ensuring domestic energy security, there is a broad consensus between the UK and Welsh Governments, and the majority of our witnesses, in favour of new nuclear energy generation.
Government Response Summary
The government maintains a positive dialogue with nuclear site owners and has established Great British Nuclear (GBN) to drive its ambition for up to 24GW of nuclear energy by 2050. This confirms the stated consensus on new nuclear energy generation.
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Government Response
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Government Response
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HM Government
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While any decision to sell the site is a commercial decision for Hitachi, we continue to have a positive relationship and strong dialogue with all nuclear site owners (as nominated under the 2011 National Policy Statement) and remain in a conversation with them about how to best enable and deliver on the Government’s ambition for up to 24GW of nuclear energy by 2050. Government has established Great British Nuclear (GBN) to drive forward the UK’s new nuclear programme. GBN will be working with Government on access to potential sites for new nuclear projects to achieve our long-term ambition.
Source
Committee
Welsh Affairs Committee
Inquiry
Nuclear energy in Wales
Report
Third Report - Nuclear energy in Wales
03 May 2023
HC 240
Addressee Bodies
Wales Office
Timeline
Recommendation age
3.1 yrs
Report published
03 May 2023