Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy

Inquiry5

The Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee has been set up by the Senedd to look at policy and legislation, and to hold the Welsh Government to account in specific areas. These areas include business, economic development, skills, international trade, agriculture, fisheries and food.

The Committee undertook a one-day inquiry into Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy on 26 October 2023.

Terms of reference

In particular, the Committee considered:

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>>>What potential economic impact could new nuclear developments in north Wales have on the regional economy?

>>>What can be done to ensure that any new nuclear projects maximise local employment and local or Wales-based supply chains?

>>>What challenges could current skills shortages pose and how can these challenges be overcome?

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Report

The Committee published its report Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy on 21 February 2024 (PDF 1,044KB)

Welsh Government response – 09 April 2024 (PDF 272KB)

UK Government response – 10 April 2024 (PDF 147KB)

The report was debated in Plenary on 17 April 2024.