Government’s ‘bold’ nuclear power plans are a ‘want checklist’, say MPs

MPs additionally known as for Government to supply “robust estimates” in regards to the “value for money” of the venture, together with the worth of the development threat being assumed by taxpayers and billpayers.

Campaigners in opposition to a large nuclear energy plant venture in Suffolk welcomed the committee’s name for readability.

A spokesperson for the Stop Sizewell C marketing campaign mentioned: “We’re appalled that the committee has ignored legitimate concerns about whether nuclear can deliver reliable, affordable electricity.”

The group mentioned it supported “the committee calling for the Government to publish Sizewell C’s cost and value for money, as doing so will expose just how unjustifiable this slow, risky, expensive project is”.

A Department for Energy Security and Net Zero spokesperson mentioned: “We have already made clear we will publish a nuclear roadmap and consult on alternative routes to market by the end of the year.

“Nuclear has an important function to play in reaching web zero and boosting power safety – simply final week we launched Great British Nuclear which is able to assist generate billions for the UK financial system and assist hundreds of jobs.”