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Proceeding contribution from Lord Whitehead (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 22 January 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Energy Bill.


Energy Bill

The hon. Gentleman has made the case that, without much greater certainty about the disposal of nuclear waste, it would be invidious to encourage nuclear generators to go ahead with building a new generation of nuclear power stations. Does he accept that a decision to replace any nuclear power stations that are going out of commission by 2025 has to be made by 2010 at the latest? Does he therefore rule out new nuclear power stations for the next 20 years or so or until his policies on waste are implemented? If so, does he suggest that the next generation of power replacement should be wholly renewable?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
470 c1385 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Climate change Carbon dioxide Biofuels Carbon capture and storage Environment protection Energy Electricity generation Energy supply Infrastructure Fuel poverty Imports Fossil fuels EU emissions trading scheme Oil Natural gas Nuclear power Nuclear power stations Microgeneration Waste disposal Social tariffs Carbon emissions Storage Renewable energy Wind power
Legislation
Energy Bill 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk