Written question asked by Lord Jenkin of Roding (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Wilcox (Conservative) on Monday, 4 April 2011.

Nuclear Research

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions took place on a framework programme for nuclear research and training activities for 2012–13 at the European Union Competitiveness Council on 9 and 10 March; and what contribution they made to those discussions.

Answer: The Commission presented proposals for a Euratom framework programme for nuclear research and training activities for 2012-13 at the Competitiveness Council on 9 March. The UK representative welcomed the proposals and wanted to see rapid progress towards agreeing them in council. The UK representative added it would be important to ensure sufficient funding on JET was made available for 2012-13, and that progress on putting in place contractual arrangements for JET funding in 2012 should begin without delay. The presidency said it would facilitate swift progress on adoption of the Euratom framework programme proposals. In respect of progress on ITER, there was recognition of the need to work with the European Parliament to reach a decision on additional funding for ITER.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 7891; 726 c337WA
Session: 2010-12
Subjects: EU action Nuclear power Training Research Fusion reactors EU Competitiveness Council
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk