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Written question asked by Jerome Mayhew (Conservative) on Monday, 8 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 June 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Sizewell C Power Station: Staff

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to paragraph 3.12 of the National Audit Office report Sizewell C (HC 33), published in May 2026, what the funding model is for the proposed workforce academy.

Answer

The Sizewell C project is being funded through the Regulated Asset Base (RAB) model.

Detailed questions about the delivery of Sizewell C, including funding arrangements for the proposed workforce academy, are matters for Sizewell C Ltd.

Sizewell has said the project will support 17,000 direct and indirect jobs at peak construction, and plans to employ 1,500 apprentices, including at least 540 from Suffolk.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7527
Session
2026-27
Related items
Subjects
Staff Finance Sizewell C power station
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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