Energy White Paper And Nuclear Power

EDM number 1574 in 2006-07, proposed by John Barrett on 24/05/2007.

That this House notes the publication of the Government White Paper on Energy and the consultation document, the Future of Nuclear Power, which include support for a new generation of nuclear power stations; acknowledges the grave need to cut carbon emissions and the importance of securing a long-term stable energy supply; nevertheless, does not consider that nuclear power is the best way to meet these challenges; believes that prohibitive cost of construction and decommissioning, the lack of a viable solution to the disposal of nuclear waste and the security implications of nuclear power stations underline that the case for nuclear power has not been made; is particularly concerned that investment in new nuclear build would channel investment away from crucial renewable energy projects; and calls on the Government to reject proposals for a new generation of nuclear power stations and instead invest the money in additional energy efficiency initiatives and renewable sources of energy generation.

This motion has been signed by a total of 38 MPs.