Source · Select Committees · Welsh Affairs Committee
Recommendation 13
13
Rejected
Require developers of new nuclear projects in Wales to meet minimum local content levels.
Conclusion
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 that new nuclear projects in Wales employ the maximum local labour so that the local areas feel the benefits. If there is a new nuclear development in Wales, the UK Government should place a requirement on developers for a minimum level of local content during the project. (Paragraph 68) Commitment from the UK Government
Government Response 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 Hinkley Point C.
Government Response
Rejected
HM Government
Rejected
With the UK Government’s long-term plans for deployment of civil nuclear to up to 24GW by 2050, strengthening domestic capabilities and capacity is a high priority. The launch of GBN should help stimulate further investment in UK capability. The local and UK content in supply chains of UK projects is a commercial decision for developers to make. However, we welcome companies supporting local regions as EDF did at Hinkley Point where over £4.1 billion has been spent with suppliers in the Southwest to date and EDF anticipates that 64% of the construction value of the project will be spent with UK firms.