The explanation that Centrica gave was not that there was insufficient public support—that was expected, as the contract for difference negotiations are ongoing—but that there would be escalating costs and a worsening prospect of a return on investment because of the history of plants going over budget and over time.
New Nuclear Power
Proceeding contribution from
Martin Horwood
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 7 February 2013.
It occurred during Backbench debate on New Nuclear Power.
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