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Third Report - Nuclear energy in Wales
Welsh Affairs Committee
HC 240
Published 3 May 2023
Recommendations
4
Rejected
Para 29
Encourage Hitachi to sell Wylfa Newydd site or join a consortium for future nuclear development.
Recommendation
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 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 on broader access to potential sites, while also developing a new National Policy Statement for future nuclear deployment.
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Conclusions (1)
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Conclusion
Rejected
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 …
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.