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NDM8617 Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Celebrates the role nuclear power plays in creating well-paid and high-skilled jobs, whilst delivering cheaper, cleaner and more secure energy, working towards net-zero targets.

2. Welcomes the UK Government’s continued commitment to the UK’s trident deterrent.

3. Further welcomes the UK Government’s commitment to deliver a new gigawatt power plant at Wylfa in North Wales and work with industry to deliver existing projects at Hinkley Point and Sizewell.

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to work with the UK Government to expand nuclear power in Wales.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

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To propose that the Senedd:

1. Supports the role that nuclear power plays alongside renewables in the Welsh Government’s plans for a green and fair transition to a low-carbon economy, ensuring all new power generated in Wales is zero emission.

2. Calls on the incoming UK Government to work in partnership with the Welsh Government to fully explore all options for a new station at Wylfa and future opportunities for Trawsfynydd, recognising the critical importance of collaboration in relation to relevant devolved powers. 

3. Welcomes the proactive role of the Welsh Government, working with the UK Government, industry and partners, to support nuclear power in Wales in order to maximise the socio-economic benefits for Wales.

If amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will be de-selected.

Amendment 2 Heledd Fychan (South Wales Central)

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To propose that the Senedd

1. Celebrates that Wales has the natural resources to be at the forefront of the production of clean, renewable energy.

2. Believes that, properly funded, the proposed redevelopment of the Wylfa site could generate high-skilled jobs for Ynys Mon.

3. Calls on the next UK Government to:

a) devolve full powers over the Crown Estate to Wales, to ensure that our communities are able to fully benefit from offshore renewable energy developments as viable alternatives to new nuclear power stations; and

b) ensure that the development of the Wylfa site is fully aligned with the needs of the local community.

The item started at 16.28

Voting on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time.

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM8617 Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Celebrates the role nuclear power plays in creating well-paid and high-skilled jobs, whilst delivering cheaper, cleaner and more secure energy, working towards net-zero targets.

2. Welcomes the UK Government’s continued commitment to the UK’s trident deterrent.

3. Further welcomes the UK Government’s commitment to deliver a new gigawatt power plant at Wylfa in North Wales and work with industry to deliver existing projects at Hinkley Point and Sizewell.

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to work with the UK Government to expand nuclear power in Wales.

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

Delete all and replace with:

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Supports the role that nuclear power plays alongside renewables in the Welsh Government’s plans for a green and fair transition to a low-carbon economy, ensuring all new power generated in Wales is zero emission.

2. Calls on the incoming UK Government to work in partnership with the Welsh Government to fully explore all options for a new station at Wylfa and future opportunities for Trawsfynydd, recognising the critical importance of collaboration in relation to relevant devolved powers. 

3. Welcomes the proactive role of the Welsh Government, working with the UK Government, industry and partners, to support nuclear power in Wales in order to maximise the socio-economic benefits for Wales.

A vote was taken on amendment 1:

Amendment 1 was agreed.

As amendment 1 was agreed, amendment 2 was de-selected.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Supports the role that nuclear power plays alongside renewables in the Welsh Government’s plans for a green and fair transition to a low-carbon economy, ensuring all new power generated in Wales is zero emission.

2. Calls on the incoming UK Government to work in partnership with the Welsh Government to fully explore all options for a new station at Wylfa and future opportunities for Trawsfynydd, recognising the critical importance of collaboration in relation to relevant devolved powers. 

3. Welcomes the proactive role of the Welsh Government, working with the UK Government, industry and partners, to support nuclear power in Wales in order to maximise the socio-economic benefits for Wales.

The motion as amended was agreed.