It is correct that EDF is owned by the French state, but it is not controlled by the French state and, as I say, it does not operate for investment purposes. The amendment specifically excludes that kind of company from its provisions, but, importantly, it includes companies such as the China General Nuclear Power Corporation, which is clearly owned and controlled by a foreign state and operates for investment purposes.
Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Alan Whitehead
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 10 January 2022.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill.
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