Safe New Nuclear Generation In Wales And The UK

EDM number 1632 in 2006-07, proposed by Albert Owen on 06/06/2007.

That this House notes that safe nuclear generation has made a valuable contribution to the Welsh economy for over four decades; understands the need to dispose safely of existing nuclear waste; acknowledges that private operators of any new build nuclear power stations will have responsibility for decommissioning and waste issues; welcomes the Energy White Paper and consultation on nuclear energy; believes that the existing site at Wylfa on Anglesey, subject to the required criteria, should be considered because of the benefits to the local and Welsh economy; further notes that five out of six candidates in the recent Welsh Assembly election in Ynys Môn, including the successful candidate, the Leader of Plaid Cymru, pledged support for a new Wylfa B station; and believes that to fulfil security of supply and low carbon electricity generation in the future then new nuclear build is vital as part of a diverse energy mix for Wales and the rest of the United Kingdom.

This motion has been signed by a total of 10 MPs, 1 of these signatures have been withdrawn.