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Nuclear energy in Wales

Status: Closed Opened: 26 May 2022 Closed: 16 Oct 2023 9 recommendations 8 conclusions 1 report

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 launch and terms of reference

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Reports

1 report
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Third Report - Nuclear energy in Wales HC 240 3 May 2023 17 Responded

Recommendations & Conclusions

2 items
4 Recommendation Third Report - Nuclear energy in Wales Rejected

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 needs to be addressed. We reiterate a recommendation of our … Read more

Government response AI summary
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 …
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Wales Office
13 Conclusion Third Report - Nuclear energy in Wales Rejected

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 in scaling up the Welsh nuclear supply chain to ensure … Read more

Government response AI summary
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 …
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Wales Office

Oral evidence sessions

5 sessions
Date Witnesses
22 Feb 2023 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 View ↗
25 Jan 2023 Alastair Evans · Rolls Royce SMR, Ivan Baldwin · Bechtel, Mark Salisbury · Rolls -Royce SMR, Rory O'Neill · Westinghouse View ↗
14 Dec 2022 Beccy Pleasant · Nuclear Skills Strategy Group, Daniel Maney · Prospect, Jasbir Sidhu · Nuclear Institute, Professor Bill Lee · Bangor University View ↗
16 Nov 2022 Darryl Murphy · Aviva Investors, Julia Pyke · Sizewell C, Tom Greatrex · Nuclear Industry Association View ↗
19 Oct 2022 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 View ↗

Who gave evidence

22 witnesses
WitnessOrganisationSessions
Alan Raymant · Chief Executive Cwmni Egino 1
Alastair Evans · Director of Corporate Affairs Rolls Royce SMR 1
Beccy Pleasant · Head of Nuclear Skills Nuclear Skills Strategy Group 1
Daniel Maney · Negotiations Officer Prospect 1
Darryl Murphy · Managing Director Aviva Investors 1
Dr Doug Parr · Chief Scientist and Policy Director Greenpeace UK 1
Dr Michael Bluck · Director of the Centre for Nuclear Engineering Imperial College London 1
Dr William Bodel · Research Associate Dalton Nuclear Institute, University of Manchester 1
Ivan Baldwin · Business Development Director Bechtel 1
Jasbir Sidhu · President Nuclear Institute 1
Julia Pyke · Joint Managing Director Sizewell C 1
Kiera Harper · Deputy Director of Nuclear Power and Industry Department for Energy Security and Net Zero 1
Linda Rogers · Member PAWB (People Against Wylfa B) 1
Mark Salisbury · Head of Regulatory Affairs Rolls -Royce SMR 1
Neil Crumpton · Member PAWB (People Against Wylfa B) 1
Professor Adrian Bull · Associate Director Dalton Nuclear Institute, University of Manchester 1
Professor Bill Lee · Director of Nuclear Futures Institute Bangor University 1
Rory O'Neill · UK Director of Government Affairs and Public Rela… Westinghouse 1
Rt Hon David TC Davies MP · Secretary of State for Wales Office of the Secretary of State for Wales 1
Rt Hon Graham Stuart MP · Minister of State (Minister for Energy Security a… Department for Energy Security and Net Zero 1
Simon Bowen · Industry Advisor Great British Nuclear 1
Tom Greatrex · Chief Executive Nuclear Industry Association 1