Welsh Affairs committee chair: Budget and announcements on nuclear energy

Reacting to the announcements on nuclear energy, including the establishment of Great British Nuclear, as outlined by the Chancellor this afternoon, Welsh Affairs Committee chair, Rt Hon Stephen Crabb MP, said:

“The Chancellor has today given a vote of confidence in nuclear energy. The establishment of Great British Nuclear – following my recent letter calling for it and on the back of evidence to our Committee – will reassure the sector. I hope this is a sign that Wylfa may be given the green light sooner rather than later for a GW scale site.

“There are two potential sites in Wales for small modular reactors, at Wylfa and Trawsfynydd, and I hope these projects are considered for Great British Nuclear’s upcoming competition.

“I also welcome the decision to include nuclear energy in the UK’s green taxonomy, subject to consultation, as this reflects the views expressed to our Committee.”

Further information:

• The Chair of the Committee wrote to the Prime Minister on 3 March with representations made to the Welsh Affairs Committee’s inquiry on ‘Nuclear energy in Wales’.