Source · Select Committees · Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Recommendation 13
13
Accepted in Part
EN-7 lacks detailed consideration of the unique socioeconomic impacts of nuclear developments.
Conclusion
As the technology-specific NPS for nuclear, the section of EN-7 dealing with socioeconomic impacts is surprisingly quiet about the factors peculiar to nuclear developments: the long construction timelines, the specialised nature of the labour required, and the enduring presence of infrastructure in host communities. These features distinguish nuclear power from other forms of energy generation and warrant more detailed consideration. (Conclusion, Paragraph 49)
Government response summary AI-generated
The government agrees nuclear projects bring significant socioeconomic benefits, highlighting existing initiatives, and stating further criteria are not required. However, it will amend EN-7 to note some of the additional unique benefits of nuclear power that the Committee highlighted.
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Government Response
Accepted in Part
HM Government · verbatim extract
Accepted in Part
Answered below in response to recommendation 14.
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