It is fair to say that the amendment about putting a statutory net zero duty on Ofgem does not need much studying. On the issue of clean, inexpensive energy, Hinkley Point C is now going to cost £33 billion. We know that Sizewell C will cost in the order of £35 billion if that follows, and the existing clean-up for nuclear radioactive waste is in the order of £230 billion, so where on earth does nuclear fit into the definition of clean and inexpensive?
Energy Bill [Lords]
Proceeding contribution from
Alan Brown
(Scottish National Party)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 9 May 2023.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Energy Bill [Lords].
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