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Nuclear Power

Commons · Question 4251 · Tabled 4 Sep 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 12 Sep 2024

Question

Asked by Jerome Mayhew

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential contribution of nuclear energy to his net zero goals in 2050; and if he will provide a roadmap for the deployment of nuclear assets.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 12 Sep 2024

Nuclear energy, as one of the most reliable, secure, low-carbon sources of home-produced energy, is an essential part of our journey to net zero. Our manifesto made it clear that we support new nuclear, both large-scale, such as Hinkley Point C and Sizewe...