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Sizewell C Power Station

Commons · Question 5090 · Tabled 10 Sep 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 18 Sep 2024

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Asked by Wera Hobhouse

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for public expenditure of the provision of a further £5.5 billion for additional development support for the proposed new nuclear pow

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Answered by Michael Shanks, 18 Sep 2024

While working towards a final investment decision on Sizewell C, we have established a new subsidy scheme of up to £5.5 billion to ensure the government can provide the project with the necessary financial support to remain on track. Decisions about provi...