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Annual Energy Statement

I welcome the idea of an annual energy statement and, indeed, much of this statement's content, particularly what I think is a step forward—the assertion that new nuclear will play a part in meeting our energy needs. Given the coalition's differences as was—or perhaps as still—who has ministerial responsibility for driving forward the civil nuclear programme? Given my experience of working with three Secretaries of State, and given the complexities of the matter, I know that one needs a Secretary of State who is determined to drive the programme forward.