Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 24
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We were concerned by the number of issues still to be resolved in the time...
Conclusion
We were concerned by the number of issues still to be resolved in the time available. We enquired about progress regarding Hunterston B, the first station expected to transfer, especially as discussions around pension contributions can take time to sort out. The witnesses told us they were in discussion as to which staff would come across but it was still too early understand the potential pension liabilities as it was not yet certain which workers will want to move over to the NDA or where within the organisation would best suit their skills.41 34 Qq 10, 53, C&AG’s report paras 12, 4.4 35 Qq 53, 54; C&AG’s report para 12 36 C&AG’s Report, para 12, 2.19–2.20 and 4.2–4.5 37 Qq 53, 57, 58 38 Qq 65, 67; C&AG’s Report para 4.6 39 Qq 53, 55, 67, 68 40 Q 68 41 Qq 65, 68, 70, 75 16 The future of the Advanced Gas-cooled Reactors
Government Response
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HM Government
Not Addressed
6.2 EDF and NDA are currently working together to deliver detailed transfer plans for the AGR stations, starting with Hunterston B, with an anticipated delivery date of May 2023. Accordingly, the department would request a revised implementation date for this recommendation of May 2023. 6.3 A sufficiently detailed transfer plan for Hunterston B will be available in May 2023, but necessary work will need to take place to support detailed transfer plans for the subsequent stations, which will be completed in the years thereafter. The department proposes sharing the detailed Hunterston B plan with the Committee when completed, with a summary of progress of plans for the remaining stations at that time.